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Top 9 Outdoor Activities in Oudtshoorn, Western Cape
Oudtshoorn, the "ostrich capital of the world", is a town in the Western Cape province of South Africa, located between the Swartberg mountains to the north and the Outeniqua Mountains to the south. Two ostrich-feather booms, during 1865-1870 and 1900-1914, truly established the settlement. With approximately 60,000 inhabitants, it is the largest town in the Little Karoo region. The town's economy is primarily reliant on the ostrich farming and tourism industries. Oudtshoorn is home to the world's largest ostrich population, with a number of specialized ostrich breeding farms, such as the Safari Show Farm and the Highgate Ostrich Show Farm.
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1. Klein Karoo Day Tours
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
Klein Karoo Day Tours specialises in private day tours of the Klein Karoo. We with our clients explore the many wonders that the Klein Karoo has to offer. Choose between a half day or full day tour, depending on the time you have available to explore the Swartberg Mountain Pass.
2. Swartberg Game Reserve
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Swartberg Game Reserve is 4500 hectare in size with animals in their natural environment. We offer Giraffe Walks and other wildlife experiences.
3. Robinson Pass
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5.0 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By CliveR253 - Mossel Bay, South Africa
This hike starts at the top of Robinson Pass, between Oudtshoorn and Mossel Bay. It’s rated as ‘moderate’ difficulty, which it probably is if you are not 57 years old and moderately unfit, like I am. I would rate it a tough walk. Don’t try it alone, the trail is remote and you are almost always the only people on the trail. Wear good non-slip adventure type shoes, a hat and take a hiking stick. You walk through quite a lot of brush, so I would recommend long pants. I carried a couple of bananas, a roast beef and mustard sandwich and 2 liters of water. It’s about 13km long and is going to take you the best part of a day to complete. Start early, you will want to tarry to take photos. I did 5km in and turned around to go back. Thank god I had my trusty walking stick. In some parts I had to clamber over rocks. I would advise against taking the hike after it rained. The trail can get greasy and slippery. The mountains leach water and it stays wet on the sides where the sun does not reach. If you fall off the trail, it’s a long way down. The sides of the mountains are pretty steep - say 60 or 70 degree slopes. It’s a beautiful trail and is still recovering from fire a huge fire in 2019. The flora is breathtaking, I have ever seen such a variety of plants in such a small area. The mountains are majestic and the rock formations are a sight. Didn’t see them but the trail is used by Klipspringer buck, I saw old and fresh spoor. A curious lack of birds, I only heard them singing 3 or 4 times and didn’t see any on my walk. I highly recommend this trail. It’s a challenging hike and the beauty is breathtaking.
4. True South Travel
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5.0 based on 14 reviews
True South Travel is an Oudtshoorn based eco-operator specialising in the Swartberg Mountains Tours We offer half-day and full-day guided tours and scenic leisure hikes in the Swartberg Mountains We also offer our renowned “High 5” Stargazing experience introducing guests to the Southern Celestial night sky. Visit: www.hopefoundation.co.za for information on our social programs.
5. Swartberg Pass
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4.5 based on 1,633 reviews
Reviewed By Curiosity28698317309 - Cape Town Central, South Africa
True! one of South Africa’s most beautiful mountain passes, once entering from Prince Albert side you enter into a majestic red Canyon inspired by amazing layered strata and majestic Mountain View’s. As you travel along this well maintained gravel road you ascend into the clouds and look down over a gorgeous scenic, fertile valley below. Along the way stop for your favorite cup of aromatic coffee to take in the fresh mountain zephyrs and watch the ever changing cloud formations as they dance along the mountain tops and pour through the valley openings. Have a farm breakfast at Kobus se gat or stop to view the local talents of Rogers art and photography gallery, where you can enjoy a latte while you watch the swallows build their mud homes beneath the eves of this historical building. A must for sight seers or the avid adventurer.
6. Waterval Rust en Vrede
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4.5 based on 92 reviews
Reviewed By 84margitk
A very recomendable thing to visit. From the gate (entrance fee 61 Rand for 1 to 4 people) it's a 2.5 km drive on a gravel road, then 300 m walking over various bridges - this es fun! At the parking there is a picnic area. Friendly staff at the gate.
7. Cango Caves Estate & Zipline
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4.5 based on 62 reviews
Less than 1 km from the world renowned Cango Caves lies the Cango Caves Estate. At the Estate you will find the Cango Caves Zipline. Come and enjoy two twin lines stretching over a combined 900-meter course, taking you form the Cango Caves to the valley below, accompany by our friendly and knowledgeable Guides. Sit back and enjoy the ride and let the Guides do all the breaking work for you, all play no work. Slide down and take in the beautiful fauna and flora of the Swartberg Mountains and Karoo area. Ages 5 and up. Tours depart every ½ hour; advance bookings are essential.
8. NOVA Hot Air Balloons - Oudtshoorn
A flight in a Hot Air Balloon is like nothing else you’ve ever experienced. No other form of flying comes anywhere close to its calm, serene nature. Experience the quiet stillness of the morning sunrise whilst soaring among bird and cloud alike. This truly is what dreams are made of. Come experience NOVA Hot Air Balloons, the first of its kind on the Garden Route.
9. Swartberg Mountain Tours
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5.0 based on 59 reviews
