Oudtshoorn Area

Oudtshoorn at a glance

Oudtshoorn, the main town in the Little Karoo area, has about 60,000 residents. It serves as a hub for the trading of agricultural products such dairy, alfalfa, fruit, vegetables, and tobacco, but it is most known for its vast ostrich farms and the ostrich feather business. The ostrich farming and tourism sectors are the town's two main economic drivers. Visits to Oudtshoorn are definitely worthwhile because of the town's many well-known attractions, such as Cango Wildlife Ranch, Oudtshoorn, and Cango Ostrich Farm.

Being a generally safe town, Oudtshoorn is an excellent area to raise a family. There are stunning mountain ranges all surrounding Oudtshoorn. Residents of Oudtshoorn often live a country lifestyle with a strong emphasis on the environment because of the town's breathtaking natural surroundings. The South African Southern Coast has seen an increase in the inward flow of new residents who are interested in agricultural, commercial, residential, and development land since property values have been on the rise.

A brief history of the area

The village of Oudtshoorn was first established in 1847 on the farm Hartebeest Rivier, and it was founded as a kerkplaats (church farm) by the Dutch Reformed Church in 1853. Baron Pieter van Rheede van Oudtshoorn, who arrived in South Africa in 1741 and was appointed Governor of the Cape in 1772, is honoured by the name of the town.

Distance from key points (Airport/CBD)

Oudtshoorn is connected to various regions of the Western Cape province through roads and a railroad. George Airport (GRJ) is the closest airport to Oudtshoorn. George Airport is 48.1 kilometres away from Oudtshoorn.

Climate

Temperatures in Oudtshoorn may go quite close to 40 °C. Fortunately, the temperature drops significantly after nightfall. Oudtshoorn can experience significant cold throughout the winter evenings and early mornings. From around 10 am to about 5 pm, it soon warms up, but dress for the chilly evenings.

Schools in the area

Learners of various ages can attend school at reputable institutions. Wesbank Primary School, Van Reede Primary School, and Pinehurst Oudtshoorn High are just a few of the educational institutions in Oudtshoorn.

Healthcare in the area

Residents in Oudtshoorn have access to a few top-notch medical centres nearby. Some of the medical facilities to visit include Oudtshoorn Hospital, Medi-Clinic-Klein Karoo, and Oudtshoorn District Municipality Clinic.

Shopping centres

Residents of Oudtshoorn may shop at places such as the Langenhoven Lifestyle Centre, Cape Karoo Ostrich Emporium, Queens Mall, and Bridgton Mall.

Restaurants

The majority of restaurants are found along Baron van Reede Street, which is a pleasant neighbourhood to stroll around. Ones that are particularly popular with the locals are Nostalgie Restaurant, La Dolce Vita, Karoopot Restaurant, Route 62 Bar and Grill, and Santa Fe Spur Steak Ranch.

Special attractions 

Stargazing is a popular pastime for both visitors and locals in Oudtshoorn. The Karoo's low concentration of air pollution makes it possible to view more stars and shooting stars since they are more visible and brighter.

The Highgate Ostrich Show Farm, which was founded in 1938 and is encircled by the scenic Swartberg Mountains and the Klein Karoo region, is the first and most authentic ostrich show farm in the world. In addition to being educational, the tours provide guests with a chance to get up and personal with ostriches. Here, you may learn everything there is to know about ostriches, feed one yourself, and see craftsmen explain how to use the ostrich's gorgeous feathers, eggs, and leather in numerous crafts.

The Cango Caves are situated in Precambrian limestones near Oudtshoorn, in the foothills of the Swartberg range. The main cave is one of the most visited tourist attractions in the nation. Only roughly a quarter of the huge network of tunnels and chambers-which extends for more than 4 km-is accessible to tourists, who can only enter the cave in groups under the guidance of a guide. The Middle and Later Stone Ages, when the caverns were used for a prolonged period of antiquity, are shown by cave paintings and artefacts.

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