Welcome to the Klein Karoo

Volmoed, Oudtshoorn, Dysselsdorp, De Rust

The towns of Oudtshoorn and De Rust are in the Klein Karoo between the Swartberg and Outeniqua mountains. Oudtshoorn is the ostrich capital of the world. The world’s biggest bird is just one of the many attractions in this area of exceptional contrasts and natural beauty. The region is home to the spectacular Cango Caves, Africa’s largest show cave system; an ecological hotspot where three distinct plant biomes (succulent karoo, cape thicket and fynbos) converge; and the Swartberg mountain range, which is part of the Cape Floral World Heritage Site.

Oudtshoorn

The ostrich capital of the world is an adventure, culture and environment destination in the Klein Karoo – the unique semi-arid landscape that lies between the Swartberg and Outeniqua mountain ranges.

De Rust

De Rust is a small village with a total population of approximately 3566 at the last count in 2011, 93% of whom speak Afrikaans, but English is also widely spoken. As you can imagine, most villagers will be able to give you information of what to find where

What’s Happening in The Klein Karoo

Latest News

CANSA

Sep 7, 2020 | News

Shades of pink Virtual Pink/Blue Run/Walk DATE: 24 September 2020TIME: 06:00 - 18:00PRICE: R50 for one race, R100 for more than one race T’S & C’S APPLY EFT Payments: CANSA, ABSA account 9062416313 E-mail proof of payment to aodendaal@cansa.org.za Dress code:...

Garden Route International Film Festival

Sep 7, 2020 | News

Drive-in Cinema Oudtshoorn DATE: 1st & 2nd October 2020 TIME: 8 pm Place: Wesbank Primary School T’S & C’S APPLY Bookings opening soon on webtickets Contact Details Tel: 082 475 1212E-pos: admin@gardenrouteinternationalfilmfestival.com Website:...

A 2 Zebra Adventures

Sep 4, 2020 | News

Birds of a feather wine together @ Louvain Guest Farm DATE: 3 October 2020TIME: 06:15 AMPRICE: R550 per person T’S & C’S APPLY Contact Details Tel: 082 926 9648E-pos: Lynette@a2zebraadventures.comWebsite:...

Heart of the Ostrich Industry

Oudtshoorn is the ostrich capital of the world and visitors to this town, set against the backdrop of the Swartberg and Outeniqua Mountains, can expect to have an encounter with this amazing bird.

Mermaids of the Klein Karoo

Just outside the little town of De Rust, between the Klein and Groot Karoo, is the famous Meiringspoort (canyon) with its windy river and equally windy road cutting through the gorge. According to legend, the rock pools are home to a beautiful dark-haired mermaid.

Explore the Swartberg Pass

The enigmatic bulk of the Swartberg Mountain excites the adventure in everybody visiting the Klein Karoo. The mountain range is the barrier between the Klein Karoo and the Central Karoo, the gateway to the vast Karoo.

Klein Karoo Contact Details

Oudtshoorn & De Rust, Cango Caves

Tourism Offices

Oudtshoorn & De Rust

Tel: +27 (0)44 279 2532
E-mail: info@oudtshoorn.com

Address:
80 Voortrekker Street, Oudtshoorn, Western Cape, 6625

GPS Coordinates: 33° 35' 33" S - 22° 12' 6.6" E

Cango Caves

Tel: +27 (0)44 272 7410

Address:
Cango Valley Road, Oudtshoorn, Western Cape, 6625

GPS Coordinates: 33° 23' 33.8" S - 22° 12' 53.7" E