Oudtshoorn Vacations

1. Cango Caves

At the entrance to the picturesque Cango Valley are the Cango Caves, a spectacular underground wonder. Located in a limestone plateau at the foothills of the Swartberg Mountains, here you will find towering formations of breathtaking stalactite caves within huge, natural halls. Cango Caves is the only show cave in Africa offering both easy sightseeing tours, as well as optional adventure tours.

2. Ostrich Show Farms

Numerous ostrich farms can be found in and around the town of Oudtshoorn, an exciting experience to get up close and personal to the world's largest living bird. Watch in awe as ostrich jockeys race each other and hit speeds up to 50 miles per hour on the backs of these mighty birds.

3. Meerkat Safari

During your Oudtshoorn tour, be sure to get up early one day and watch the shifting colors of the local sunrise with a cup of coffee in hand. Take a short hike to the nature reserve, where you can watch the cute meerkats interact, whilst receiving interesting information about these social animals, which are a sight to behold here.

4. Rust en Vrede

Hike a scenic trail that leads to Rust en Vrede Waterfall, which can be found in the sublime nature surroundings of Klein Karoo. Enjoy a picnic or braai (barbecue) beside a cascading waterfall of natural beauty. Once fed, take a scenic walk that carries you over narrow rope bridges, bringing you closer to the wonderful trees and wildlife on offer.

5. Surval Boutique Olive Estate

Include the luxurious Surval Boutique Olive Estate in your Oudtshoorn vacation package, an idyllic retreat full of scenic views of emerald green lands and mountainous skylines. Located 3 miles from capital Oudtshoorn, this nature estate is simply perfect for outdoor activities and indoor indulgences. You’ll be sure to feel amazed by the stunning sunsets and divine dining found here. Less