Oudtshoorn Information

The largest living bird on earth is synonymous with the history of Oudtshoorn.

Ostriches made the town famous, made people rich, made history here. The legends of the ostrich barons are alive and invite you to come and experience a bit of what their world was like.

Of course, it is today arguably most well known for the annual Afrikaans music festival, which attracts very large amounts of tourists from far and wide and ensures a major boost for the economy.

It also boasts a very large wine industry, and for wine lovers the long trip is worthwhile just to enjoy the taste of some of the best wines you will ever drink!

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Useful Information

All the major banks are available in Oudthshoorn, including numerous ATM's.

Important Numbers:

Fire Brigade: +27 44 203 3147

Traffic Dept: +27 44 203 3133

Get your bearings:

 

Latitude 52.1333

Longitude 4.6667

Altitude (feet) -6

Latitude (DMS) 52°7'60N

Longitude (DMS) 4°40'0E

Altitude (meters) -1

Time Zone (est) UTC +1 (+2DT)


 

Where to Eat in Oudtshoorn

Buffelsdrift Game Lodge - a la carte menu overlooking a waterhole for game viewing

Headlines Restaurant - original ostrich cuisine

The Colony Restaurant - a la carte menu

Wilgewandel Restaurant - delicious homecooked meals

Bernhard's Taphuis

De Fijne Keuken

De Oude Pastorie

Dry Docks


 

Friedl's Coffee Bar & Restaurant

Jemima's

Kalinka's Russian Coffee Shop

Montagu House Restaurant

Paljas Restaurant

Rock Art Cafè

Saddles Steak Ranch



Santa Fe Spur

Swiss Bistro

The Godfather Restaurant