A Guide to Accommodation, Activities, Restaurants & Businesses in Oudtshoorn, South Africa

Oudtshoorn is situated in the Klein Karoo in the Western Cape Province.  Oudtshoorn is known as the Ostrich capital of the region.  These large flightless birds are world famous for their beautiful feathers, soft leather, large eggs and healthy fat-free meat  – all of which are exported all over the world.

Oudtshoorn is surrounded by mountains on all sides with the Klein Karoo as an oasis in a fertile valley surrounded by the Swartberg and Outeniqua mountain ranges.  

Every road leading into Oudtshoorn follows a gloriously picturesque pass, all of which present travellers with a stunningly scenic drive through this unspoilt area of natural beauty and rare fynbos, the Protea being the most Popular.

Oudtshoorn offers visitors first class hotels, lodges, guesthouses, Bed and Breakfast's, as well as camping options. If you are looking for accommodation in Oudtshoorn, then our accommodation section has you covered. The town provides its visitors with many activities and attractions, some of which are detailed below:

• Ostrich show farms
• The magnificent Cango Caves
• Hot air ballooning
• Mountain biking and Quad biking
• Nature reserves
• Wildlife ranches
• Geo-heritage sites
• Museums​

Outdshoorn boasts the most sunny days per year in the whole country! So summer or winter, the traveller is greeted by sunshine, blue skies and the warm friendly hospitality of the town’s residents.

The economy of Oudtshoorn relies mainly on agriculture and tourism - its major attractions being the natural environment (including Cango Caves, the largest show cave in Africa), events like the Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees (KKNK), endurance races like the Cango Marathon, the "To Hell And Back" mountain bike race - and, of course, the ostrich!

The best thing about Oudtshoorn is that it is just an hour's drive from other major centres - Mossel Bay or George.

Oudtshoorn has some fine local wines and excellent cuisine at any of the many restaurants to be found in and around the town. For the adventurous diner - delicious, healthy Ostrich meat is available at all restaurants!

See our business directory for a list of businesses in Oudtshoorn, or add your own free business listing.