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  Oudtshoorn, Western Cape - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Oudtshoorn is the largest town in the Little Karoo region of South Africa.
The area in which Oudtshoorn is situated was originally inhabited by the Bushmen, as evidenced by the many rock paintings that are found in caves throughout the surrounding Swartberg mountains.
The Oudtshoorn of today is a large and modern town that relies mostly on tourism, farming and the ever-present ostrich industry for most of its economic activity.
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 Oudtshoorn safari : CC Africa safaris in Oudtshoorn - Oudtshoorn, Garden Route...
The Swartberg Pass, between Oudtshoorn and Prince Albert, is one of the most sensational drives in southern Africa, declared a national monument.
The Klein Karoo National Arts Festival in Oudtshoorn is the annual gathering in March/April, of more than 100 000 lovers of the various arts, for a week of dancing, films, cabaret, classical music, comedy, contemporary music, open air concerts, plays, literary art and poetry.
Even in the sporting field, Oudtshoorn is the hub of the region, offering a challenging modern 18-hole golf course with full amenities, as well as squash courts, bowls, athletics, tennis, cricket, rugby, olympic standard swimming pools, motorsport and miniature aircraft.
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 Oudtshoorn Accommodation | Accommodation Oudtshoorn, 10 Accommodation Establishments in Oudtshoorn
Altes Landhaus is in the tranquil Schoemanshoek Valley, 13 km from Oudtshoorn and near to the Cango Caves.
De Opstal is situated in the picturesque Schoemanshoek Valley, 12 km from Oudtshoorn en route to the Cango Caves.
Rosenhof Country House is situated in Oudtshoorn on the outskirts of town, en route to the Cango Caves and ostrich farms.
www.portfoliocollection.com /destinations/oudtshoorn/hub.aspx   (563 words)

  
 Armoria civica - Oudtshoorn
It nonetheless became powerful in the Netherlands, and Oudtshoorn is one of two towns in South Africa that incorporate the bars dancetty of Rhede into their arms, the other being Paarl, which lies at the foot of the Klein Drakenstein mountains, named after Hendrik Adriaan van Reede tot Drakestein, Lord of Mijdrecht.
The plumes signify the importance of the ostrich feather trade to Oudtshoorn, especially in the late 19th century and the first decade of the 20th.
Oudtshoorn was uniquely placed to benefit from the trade, because its hot, dry climate combined with a ready availability of irrigation water.
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 Oudtshoorn Accommodation : South Africa
Rosenhof Country House is situated on the outskirts of Oudtshoorn en route to the Cango Caves and Ostrich Farms.
Stone Breaker Lodge is situated in the tranquil Schoemanspoort, 15km from Oudtshoorn en route to the Cango Caves, Ostrich/Crocodile farmsand Swartberg Pass.
Kleinplaas is an affordable gem in Oudtshoorn, the heart of the Klein Karoo, and is situated along the scenic mountain route to the Cango Caves.
www.gardenroute.org /oudts/accom/index.htm   (2537 words)

  
 Route 62 ~ Oudtshoorn
Oudtshoorn is the hub of the region for the sport enthusiast, offering a challenging modern 18 hole golf course, with full amenities and squash courts.
This magnificent residence is situated on the highest hill in Oudtshoorn and the views are extraordinary.
Montana is located in the heart of the Schoemanshoek-Valley, 14kms from Oudtshoorn, on the road to the Cango Caves and the Swartberg Pass.
www.route62.co.za /oudtshoorn.htm   (3091 words)

  
 Oudtshoorn Accommodation - Garden Route
The small village of Oudtshoorn is located in the Klein Karoo about 50 km from the large coastal town of George along the Garden Route.
Oudtshoorn is spread along both banks of the Grobbelaars River, a tributary of the Oliphant's River, and its fertile valleys are encompassed by the Outeniqua Mountains to the south and the Swartberg mountains to the north.
Oudtshoorn has many great attractions, the Cango Caves: is one of the worlds great natural wonders, sculptured by nature through the ages.
www.gardenroute-direct.com /oudtshoorn/accommodation/1   (364 words)

  
 Oudtshoorn - Tours & Accommodation in Outshoorn South Africa
Situated in the centre of the Klein (“little”) Karoo is Oudtshoorn - the tourist centre of the region and the ostrich capital of South Africa.
During Victorian times, Oudtshoorn was the world capital of the Ostrich feather industry.
Oudtshoorn is surrounded by some spectacular mountain passes, such as the Swartberg Pass - arguably the most sensational in South Africa.
www.go2africa.com /top_destinations/oudtshoorn.asp   (528 words)

  
 Accommodation Oudtshoorn Bed & Breakfast BEST LITTLE GUEST HOUSE Western Cape South Africa
Oudtshoorn is the principle town of the Little Karoo, founded on the late 1850's.
Oudtshoorn achieved its fame as the ostrich feather capital of the world in the late 1800's, when ostrich feathers became the height of fashion in Europe.
Oudtshoorn is an ideal base for exploring the many interesting and varied attractions within the immediate area.
www.wheretostay.co.za /bestlittleguesthouse   (418 words)

  
 Routes Travel Info Portal: Oudtshoorn
Oudtshoorn is named after Baroness Gesina EJ van Reede van Oudtshoorn, wife of George E Bergh, who was the superior administrative officer in the area at the time
The Cango Caves, 30Km north of Oudtshoorn, consists of more than 30 interconnected caves and named after the San name for the mountain, Kango, which means Water.
Oudtshoorn was established in 1847 on the farm Hartenbeesrivier, owned by CP Rademeyer.
www.routes.co.za /wc/oudtshoorn/index.html   (312 words)

  
 South African Travel Information Oudtshoorn Tourist Information South Africa Western Cape Oudtshoorn Climate De Rust ...
Oudtshoorn is the ideal venue for any conference or event, and a great place to retire to.
Oudtshoorn is weaved into the heart of the welknown Klein Karoo and in this spectacular region lies the picturesque little towns that give life to the environment, namely:
Oudtshoorn is divided into four main sectors with Wesbank being the elite part of town.
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 Oudtshoorn Accommodation / Accommodation in Oudtshoorn, Garden Route
Visit Oudtshoorn, the principal town of the Little Karoo, where you will be welcomed with hospitality which has become synonymous with the people of the Klein Karoo.
Klein Karoo is an oasis-like setting in a fertile valley cupped by the Swartberg and Outeniqua mountain ranges, and originated as a settlement along the Grobbelaars Rivers which meanders southwards from the Swartberg, providing fertile soil and water for irrigation.
Oudtshoorn is situated on the edge of the Garden Route, between the Outeniqua and Swartberg Mountain Passes.
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 Oudtshoorn - Garden Route, South Africa
It is the visitors who ensure the survival of the farms, which have economically seen much better times.
In the years before the First World War, more than 100,000 ostriches were bred on the farms of the Oudtshoorn area.
Oudtshoorn would just be a small sleepy town behind the mountains, if it wasn't for the two big ostrich show farms, which attract entire busloads of tourists every day.
www.southafrica-travel.net /eastcape/eouhoorn.htm   (190 words)

  
 Oudtshoorn Accommodation / Oudtshoorn Hotels / Oudtshoorn Bed and Breakfast and Accommodation Guide, Garden Route
Lying in the foothills of the Outeniqua Mountains in a region of incomparable beauty, Oudtshoorn is an attractive holiday resort with beautiful beaches and numerous vantage points from which to watch the whales and dolphins.
Oudtshoorn Accommodation: "A Stay to Remember" - Baron's Palace Hotel in Oudtshoorn reveals to her guests an era of affluence and opulence.
Oudtshoorn: Adley House, because of its popularity, now has 14 rooms and has become a 4 star Guest House with all the necessary amenities - a retreat for you to enjoy.
www.gardenroute-venues.co.za /accommodation/oudtshoorn.htm   (572 words)

  
 Oudtshoorn Klein Karoo Western Cape South Africa
Oudtshoorn is situated in the Klein Karoo 55 kilometres from the large coastal town of George.
The town is spread along both banks of the Grobbelaars River, a tributary of the Oliphant's River, and its fertile valleys are encompassed by the Swartberg mountains to the north and the Outeniqua Mountains to the south.
Century Manor epitomises Oudtshoorn's colourful history as the Ostrich Capital of the world.
www.oudtshoorn.info   (164 words)

  
 Accommodation Oudtshoorn Klein Karoo Accommodation Route 62 B&B Oudtshoorn Property Adventure Oudtshoorn Guest House   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Oudtshoorn has a fine, dry climate and is the perfect base
Oudtshoorn is a perfect base for active people.
Meiringspoort and Rust en Vrede Waterfall are also great examples of natural attractions in the Oudtshoorn area.
www.oudtshoorn.com   (426 words)

  
 Mooiplaas Guesthouse - Accommodation in Oudtshoorn
Mooiplaas Guesthouse is situated on Mooiplaas farm (meaning "Beautiful farm") in the heart of the Klein Karoo, just outside Oudtshoorn.
Oudtshoorn, popularly known as the Ostrich Capital of the World, is famous for the Cango Caves.
Something not to be missed is a tour at one of the two Ostrich Showfarms where a ride on an ostrich can be arranged.
www.places.co.za /html/9317.html   (271 words)

  
 Oudtshoorn Accommodation | Oudtshoorn Accommodation, Garden Route
We are situated in the beautiful Schoemanspoort, halfway between Oudtshoorn and the world famous Cango Caves on the R328.
ADLEY HOUSE - Oudtshoorn Accommodation: Adley House is 100 years old, built in 1905 by Sidney Herbert Adley during the ostrich feather "boom" period.
VILLA ORA - Oudtshoorn Accommodation: Villa Ora invites you to experience her elegant style, excellent facilities, superior comfort, but most of all to enjoy the warm hospitality of her people.
www.sa-venues.com /accommodation/gr_oudtshoorn.htm   (521 words)

  
 Web Development Oudtshoorn Klein Karoo Website Construction Route 62 Graphic Design Oudtshoorn South Africa
Oudtshoorn Overnighter is situated near all attractions in Oudtshoorn.
Oudtshoorn Eiendomme is die grootste en oudste verhuringsagentskap in Oudtshoorn.
Oudtshoorn Properties is the largest and oldest rental agency in Oudtshoorn.
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 Gardenroute - Oudtshoorn - Today
Visiting Oudtshoorn - this initially of course means to marvel at the ostrich farms, crocodile ranches and the Art Nouveau-feather palaces.
If however you want to do justice to Oudtshoorn as the centre of the Klein Karoo then you should also visit some of the other attractions in the surrounding area.
From Oudtshoorn you can undertake a tour of approximately 200 km which brings you via De Rust through the grand gorge of Meiringspoort.
www.gardenroute.de /html/oudtshoorn-today.html   (310 words)

  
 Ostrich Farms, Oudtshoorn
A number of ostrich farms in Oudtshoorn offer visitors a conducted tour lasting one or two hours on which they learn all about ostrich breeding.
They will be shown round the breeding houses, they will discover how hard the shells of ostrich eggs are (well able to stand the weight of a man) and with luck may see the ostrich chicks emerging from the egg.
And when in Oudtshoorn visitors should not miss the opportunity of sampling the delicate lean meat of the ostrich, for example in the Godfather Restaurant.
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 Polish Children's Home, Oudtshoorn, South Africa, 1942-1947
In February 1944 Polish schools in Africa were reorganized and fifteen girls and the mother of one of the girls were transferred to a newly-established secondary school for girls in Digglefold, Southern Rhodesia, four boys sent to a secondary school for boys in Livingstone, Northern Rhodesia and one girl to Lusaka, Northern Rhodesia.
In a related (undated) list of adults who are leaving Oudtshoorn we find the mothers of two (and possibly three) of the students accompanying the students to the secondary schools in the capacity of teachers.
A comparison of surnames of the 500 Polish children in the Oudtshoorn Polish OrphanÕs Home to names in Beider shows that over 50 percent of the names were names known to be used by Jews in Poland (Indicated with asterisks after the surname in the table).
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 Oudtshoorn
Oudtshoorn was named for the wife of the first civil comissioner for the area.
Today, Oudtshoorn is a small city that is commonly visited by tourists who wish to stop at an ostrich farm or visit the Cango Caves.
There was a festival going on the day that we visited and as we drove through the city, we were able to get a good idea of what South Africans do for fun, and it looked a lot like what we in the United States do.
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 Oudtshoorn, South Africa – Go2Africa’s Guide for Garden Route Vacations
Oudtshoorn is the tourist capital of the Little Karoo and the ostrich capital of South Africa, with thousands of the beady-eyed birds all over the place.
With big bodies but small brains, these long-legged monsters eat pebbles to aid digestion and are particularly attracted to the odd earring or glinting necklace from unsuspecting tourists.
Oudtshoorn is also one of our top destinations along the Garden Route.
www.go2africa.com /south-africa/garden-route/oudtshoorn/default.asp   (411 words)

  
 Oudtshoorn Round Table 33
Oudtshoorn Round Table 33 is part of the national organisation known as Association of Round Table of South Africa (ARTSA) a-nd lies within the Southern Cape Area.
Oudtshoorn Round Table was founded in 1953 and recently celebrated its 50th anniversary.
Oudtshoorn Round Table believes in being family centred and, while raising funds and working on projects, the tablers and their wives/partners also have lots of fun!
www.odn33.co.za   (314 words)

  
 Oudtshoorn Accommodation Stonebreaker
Stonebreaker Country Lodge is centrally located in respect of all tourist attractions such as the Cango Ostrich Farm (2 km), Cango Wildlife Ranch (12 km), Swartberg Pass (18 km), Rust -en- Vrede Waterfall (16 km) and Gamkaskloof.
Don't be surprised if from the nearby mountains, you hear the distinct whistle call of the Klipspringers in the moonlight or at sunrise.
Schoemanspoort is half way between Oudtshoorn and the Cango Caves.
www.stonebreakerlodge.com   (249 words)

  
 Oudtshoorn travel guide
Oudtshoorn travel guide - The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and what to see
Oudtshoorn got its wealth from the Ostrich feature industry.
The great Palaces the nouveau riche of the feather boom built for themselves are a distinctive feature of the town.
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 Oudtshoorn : South Africa Gartour
Situated between the majestic Outeniqua and Swartberg Mountains, Oudtshoorn offers a wealth of tourist's treasures.
National monuments form an integral part of the town's setup as does the Ostrich farms and palaces.
Oudtshoorn comes alive when the Klein Karoo National Arts Festival takes place in March/April each year.
www.gartour.com /areas/oudtshoorn/index.html   (125 words)

  
 NA Smit Oudtshoorn Holiday Resort - Accommodation in Oudtshoorn
An oasis in the heart of Oudtshoorn, the ideal venue from where you can explore the world's ostrich capital and the Klein Karoo's many tourist attractions or simply exchange stories around a campfire and relax under the starlit Karoo sky.
The resort offers a relaxed atmosphere in the midst of lovely Karoo gardens, and yet it is within walking distance from the shopping centers in town and a stone's throw from attractions such as Arbeidsgenot, the suspension bridge, the CP Nel Museum and spectacular ostrich feather palaces.
The eight hectare grounds are completely fenced in and speed bumps on the resort's roads ensure that vehicles stay within the speed limit.
www.places.co.za /html/9534.html   (359 words)

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