Oudtshoorn Central, Oudtshoorn

Oudtshoorn is the busy, vibrant commercial centre of the Little Karoo. It is synonymous with superior ostrich related merchandise, feathers, art, culture and the renowned Cango Caves. This modest Karoo town has transformed over the years to become a flamboyant and cosmopolitan town with unique character.

Oudtshoorn is the jewel on Route 62, longest wine route in the world, a paradise for outdoor lovers. With so many ecological, geographical and botanical assets, the Klein Karoo is one of nature’s greatest masterpieces. Breathtaking mountain ranges surround this beautiful town, which provide endless opportunities for adventure, contemplation and rejuvenation, with sunshine almost every day of the year. Once a year, in March and April, it kicks up its heels when the Klein Karoo Art Festival, a whirl of entertainment, theatre, art and craft, comes to town.

With property prices following an upwards trend along the South African Southern Coast, this area has also experienced an increasing inward movement of new residents, interested in agricultural, commercial, residential and development property. Oudtshoorn has always been on the map, a precious gem, still in the polishing process.

The people of Oudtshoorn enjoy meeting visitors and go out of their way to make everyone feel welcome. It’s the kind of place where you’ll want to relax and soak in the peace of the Klein Karoo.

With its great variety of interesting curio shops that specialise in ostrich products, excellent restaurants and accommodation to suit every taste and budget, the town itself is rich in culture, with museums, galleries and historic buildings at every turn. In June Oudtshoorn hosts a large ‘Youth Festival’.The town bills itself as ‘The Ultimate Destination’.