Day trip from George to Oudtshoorn
Get an early start after a good night’s rest. You will need lots of energy and time to take full advantage of all that this day trip to Oudtshoorn has to offer.
Your day will be filled with the most wonderful fun filled activities and breathtaking Karoo views.
Directions from George: Take the N12 from George to Oudtshoorn
The Drive will take about 45 min to Oudtshoorn and all the destinations in the area is in a radius of about 2-25km in and around Oudtshoorn. You will travel approximately 85-90km to reach your destination and all activities. And then 45 min to drive back to George again. Oudtshoorn forms part of the well known Route62.
On this day trip you will have a numerous of options and variety incl:
- Cango Caves
- Ostrich Farms
- Wilgewandel Camel Riding and activity Farm
- Cango Wildlife Ranch
On the way you will be able to stop next to the road for a picnic on this scenic road to Oudtshoorn. Be sure to pack some snacks for the road as you will definitely without a doubt stop more than once to admire the Karoo and its charms. You will also see a number of road stalls on the N12 to Oudtshoorn – be sure to make a stop and experience this truly unique Karoo and local flavour of what they have to offer.
At the head of the Picturesque Cango Valley lies the wonder of the Klein Karoo the Cango Caves.
The Vast underground caverns that make up the caves lie in a limestone ridge where water over thousands of years has created this magnificent masterpiece. Cango Caves is the only Show Cave in South Africa which offers a choice of Standard (easy) or Adventure Tours. All tours are informative and led by professional guides -the standard tour last approximately one-hour and for the more daring, the adventure tour is a 90-minute tour which sees visitors negotiating the Devil’s Chimney and crawling through the Devil’s Postbox
Standard Tours
Opening Hours from 9:00am till 16:00
Tours Depart every hour on the hour
Duration: 60 min
Price: Adults: R 120 & Children R75
Adventure Tours:
Opening Hours from 9:30 – 15:30
Tours depart every hour on the half hour
Duration: 90 min
Price: Adult: R 180 & R110
Enquiries:
Tel: +27 44 272 7410 | Fax: +27 44 272 8001 | Email: reservations@cangocaves.co.za | Website: www.cangocaves.co.za
You can choose from a wide variety of Ostrich Show Farms in the Oudtshoorn Area including:
- Chandelier Game Lodge and Ostrich Farm
- Safari Ostrich Show Farm
- Cango Ostrich and Show Farm
At Safari Ostrich and Show Farm you will view the Welgeluk Homestead, also called a “Feather Palace”. Today a National Monument, it serves as a reminder of the riches once associated with the “feather boom”.The Welgeluk Homestead National Monument – is a highlight and must see at the Safari Ostrich Show Farm.
Enquiries: Tel: +27 (0)44 272 7311 | Fax: +27 (0) 44 272 5896 | E-mail: safariostrich@mweb.co.za Website: www.safariostrich.co.za
Chandelier Game Lodge and Ostrich Show Farm is the only ostrich show farm in South Africa where guests can stay in luxury en suite tented chalets within walking distance from these amazing birds. Guests are invited to participate in the daily activities on the working ostrich show farm, like feather clipping etc. Ostrich riding is also available for the brave, while the professional jockeys at Chandelier compete in the famous Chandelier ostrich race. Guides are multi-lingual and tours are conducted in five languages, if arranged in advance. Chandelier Game Lodge and Ostrich Show Farm is Next to the N12 (Route 62) 7 km outside Oudtshoorn located between the lush green Garden Route and the wide-open spaces of the Klein Karoo, with the Outeniqua and Swartberg mountain ranges as backdrop offering a wide variety of activities events & wedding venue as well as holiday accommodation.
Enquiries:
Tel: +27 44 272 6794 | Fax: +27 86 614 0854 | Cell: +27 82 450 2110
Email: chandelier@absamail.co.za | Website: www.chandelier.co.za
Cango Ostrich Show Farm is located in the lush Cango Valley, Schoemanshoek, 14km outside of Oudtshoorn on the main route towards Cango Caves, easy to find, making your trip more time efficient. They have an exclusive style and they ensure each person individual attention. They pride themselves on Service Standards and Hospitality.
Enquiries:
Tel: +27 (0)44 272 4623 | Fax: +27 (0)44 272 8241 | Email: cango.ostrich@pixie.co.za Website: www.cangoostrich.co.za
The tours are about 45min to 1 Hour and prices are in range of about R 50-100 for a basic tour
Most basic tours include the following:
• Touch, feel, sit on or even ride these magnificent birds
• Wine house
• The farms boasts fantastic curio shops
• Restaurants
Wilgewandel is located 25km from the Cango Caves and will for sure offer a fun filled visit for all ages.
At Wilgewandel Holiday Farm we have a wide variety of fun activities for young and old at rock-bottom prices!! We cater for children’s parties, special functions and school groups.
Activities include the following: Camel rides, 18 hole Ghwarra-Ghwarra Golf, Donkey cart rides, Animals to feed, Bumper boats, Curios and gifts to buy, Hiking trails, Mountain bike trails, Trampolines, Quad Buggies and much much more – you will not go home disappointed, but just check the weather for this activity when you plan your day trip. Wilgewandel also offers 3 Star Accommodation on the Farm. Entrance to Wilgewandel Holiday Farm is free. Camel Rides cost only R35 per Adult and R20 per child.
Activity prices range between R5 and R50
Enquiries: Tel: +27 44 272 0878 / 8119(a/h) | Fax: +27 44 272 0878 | Email: info@wilgewandel.co.za | Website: www.wilgewandel.co.za
Dive with Nile Crocodiles!
Cango Wildlife Ranch is situated on the outskirts of town en-route to the Cango Caves and open 365 days of the year. This will definitely intrigue anyone, both young & old! At Cango Wildlife Ranch you can go on a guided tour to see various endangered animals and learn about over 90 species of animals. For Adventure seekers they offer a thrilling face to face encounter where you can dive with Nile Crocodiles, meet an ambassador cheetah or even hold a python! Exciting right?
The current rates are:
Adults R170.00
Children R125.00 (5-13 years)
Valid until 1 December 2019
Natural Encounters Rates:
Cheetah Encounter: R 240 per adult | 14 years and older, must exceed 1.5m
Lemur Encounter: R 240 Adults | R 175 Kids | 5 years and older with a paying guardian / 14 years and older without
Croc-Cage Diving: R 240 Adults | R 175 Kids | 5 years and older with a paying guardian / 14 years and older without (closed in winter months)
Snake Encounter: R 240 Adults | R 175 Kids | 5 years and older with a paying guardian / 14 years and older without
Tegu Encounter: R 240 Adults | R 175 Kids | 5 years and older with a paying guardian / 14 years and older without
Serval Encounter: R 240 Adults | R 175 Kids | 5 years and older with a paying guardian / 14 years and older without
All Encounters are subject to availability. Please contact us prior to your visit to avoid disappointment.
Cango Wildlife Ranch also boasts with two onsite restaurant for breakfast, lunch or something in between, as well as a FarmYard & KidZone to keep your kids engaged.
A must see for every animal lover.
A Must see for the Whole Family !
No visit to Oudtshoorn is complete without having visited the Cango Wildlife Ranch.
Enquiries
Tel: +27 44 272 5593 | Fax: +27 44 272 4167 | Email: info@cango.co.za | Website: www.cangowildlife.com
After a wonderful day of seeing a whole world inside a little town you can now return to George with a magnificent sunset, stunning Photos and wonderful memories with the family
See you back in Oudtshoorn soon to see the rest
More to do in the area:
- Prince Albert, just on the other side of the Swartberg Mountain; a very charming Karoo town with its rustic look and authentic white gabled houses will steal your heart for ever, about 40km drive by car.
- Swartberg Pass, about 10km from Wilgewandel Holiday Farm promises awesome views of the Klein Karoo and the Swartberg Mountain.
- The Gamkaskloof better known as ‘The Hell’ is about one and a half hours drive from Wilgewandel. Experience an unspoilt Karoo valley in the heart of the Swartberg Mountains.
- Rust and Vrede Waterfall, on the way back to Oudtshoorn at the turn off to the Cango Mountain Resort will lend some personal spending time in unspoilt nature.
- Le Petit Karoo Ranch, 10 km from Wilgewandel promises horseback rides in the Klein Karoo.
- Buffelsdrift Game Lodge, 20km from Wilgewandel. You can go on a ‘bush drive’ and even feed elephants.
- The Meerkatman is 40km from Wilgewandel.
- CP Nel Museum, 27km from Wilgewandel, Experience the romance of a bygone era
Come and visit and experience the unexpected pleasures of the Klein Karoo.
