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The Klein Karoo
Oudtshoorn, a town steeped in history
The town itself is a treasure of interesting historical facts and -buildings.
Tantalize your tastebuds in the Klein Karoo
Oudtshoorn and De Rust offer a variety of the finest taste experiences well worth trying.
Kick off your shoes in and around De Rust
In some cases, the magic lies in the residents and sometimes the setting, the architecture or the atmosphere which do the trick.
Outdoor experiences for all ages
There is so much to see in the Klein Karoo and so much to learn that it would probably fill several books.
mount your bicycle and explore
Cyclists have so many options of routes that one would need several pages to describe each one.
Going somewhere slowly
When visiting Oudtshoorn time should be taken to experience the natural beauty of the Klein Karoo.
Weddings & Celebrations
“My recent trip to Oudtshoorn delivered on all of these and I remarked more than once that this is a perfect place to celebrate.”
Accommodation for all budgets
I am rather fond of travel quotes. “Round the corner there may wait, a new road or a secret gate” written by Tolkien this is one of my favorites.
Family travel starts here
If travel is not a reward for working but rather education for living, surely this would encourage us to do more exploring and adventuring, right?
Calling all Foodies
Follow the R62 to Oudtshoorn and De Rust to one of South Africa’s food-lovers paradise. After a long hot road, one deserves an ice cold beverage and there is plenty of choice around here.
A road trip to De Rust
At a time when the world has gone mad, there is something about sitting behind the wheel with a windscreen full of blue sky and scattered clouds that makes one wonder why we don’t explore more.
Long Weekend Escape
With the long weekends approaching you may still be looking for a family escape in a place where you can breathe fresh small-town air, explore, and indulge in some of the best wine and food around.
Birding in the Klein Karoo
I have never been a bird watcher who chases a variety of birds when I go out birding. I am one that enjoys watching the birds go about their daily lives. Sometimes I am lucky enough to catch them doing something interesting. Because of this I stop for every single bird I see even for something as common as a sparrow or a dove.
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.
To Hell and Back
The hell is situated in the heart of the Swartberg Mountain. Its actual name is Gamkaskloof, referring to the Gamka River that runs through the valley. The valley was, according to legend, discovered by a farmer looking for lost livestock in 1830.
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.
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.
Klein Karoo Contact Details
Oudtshoorn & De Rust, Cango Caves
Tourism Offices
Oudtshoorn & De Rust
Tel: +27 (0)44 279 2532
WhatsApp message only: +27 (0)71 686 9795
E-mail: enquiries@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 / +27 (0) 82 303 0029
Address:
Cango Valley Road, Oudtshoorn, Western Cape, 6625
GPS Coordinates: 33° 23' 33.8" S - 22° 12' 53.7" E
