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| Oudtshoorn | ||
| province | Western Cape | |
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| Residents | 61.507 (2011) | |
| height | 319 m | |
| Tourist info web | www.oudtshoorn.com | |
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Oudtshoorn is a city in the Western Cape Province in South Africawhich also became known as the center of ostrich breeding.
background
The city of Oudtshoorn lies in the Little Karoo between Outeniqua Mountains on the coast and the Swartbergen in the North. In the semi-desert region, sheep are bred in addition to ostriches. At the beginning of the 20th century, ostrich feathers were very much appreciated in the fashion Ostrich barons earned huge sums of money and gave it to building Feather palaces out again.
getting there
By plane
By train
By bus
The Bazbus stops on its route between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth or vice versa if requested in George, from where a shuttle can throw organized.
George can also be reached by minibus taxi, which is about 55 km and takes about 40 minutes. The minibus taxi station is at the back of the Spar supermarket on Unie Street. Only local destinations are written, but the location of the next vehicle in the direction of George is easy to find out.
In the street
By boat
mobility
Tourist Attractions
- 1 C.P.Nel Museum, 3 Baron van Rheede Street, Oudtshoorn,. Tel.: 27 (0)44 272 7306.
, with exhibits from the heyday of ostrich farming. A special feature: there is a synagogue in the museum building. There are more worth seeing in the immediate vicinity of the museum Feather palaces. - One of them, that 2 Le Roux Dorpshuis, 146 High Street,. can be visited with the entrance ticket to the C.P.Nel Museum. It still has furniture from the turn of the century.
activities
- 1 Safari Ostrich Show Farm. When you visit one of the ostrich farms you can get information about the characteristics of these animals, about the products such as ostrich eggs and feathers. In some farms there are specimens of the various subspecies in addition to the ostrich native to South Africa.
shop
- Ostrich leather is not cheap, but it is of very high quality.
kitchen
There are different restaurants in the city. Jemima's is a very special restaurant with a good kitchen. Rather in the upper price segment (still very cheap for Europeans).
nightlife
accommodation
There are many different types of accommodation in Outdtshoorn. You can find everything from hotels to guesthouses. However, it is advisable to switch to pensions, as these often offer more for the money. You also have direct contact with locals or with people who have found Africa as a new home.
Learn
Work
security
When it comes to safety in this city, the same applies as in the rest of South Africa, be careful and don't walk around with expensive jewelry and photo equipment. Do not leave any valuables clearly visible in the car. There is a police school in Oudtshoorn, so there is always a lot of police on the go. Common sense always helps.
health
Practical advice
trips
- Cango Caves
- The scenic one Swartberg Pass through the Swartberg Mountains direction Prince Albert. The actual pass road is not paved and is therefore recommended for more experienced drivers. But it offers beautiful views of the valleys and plains.
literature
Web links
- http://www.oudtshoorn.com/ - Oudtshoorn official website
