
Mooiplaas Guesthouse is a stylish and luxurious four-star guesthouse situated on our family run working ostrich farm just south of Oudtshoorn, in the heart of the Klein Karoo.
We warmly invite you to come to Mooiplaas! Here you can enjoy the open spaces of the ostrich farm and the spectacular views of the magnificent and ever-changing purple Swartberg mountains.
If you want to relax - this is the place to get away from it all. If you want to have an adventure - stay with us and enjoy the huge variety of unique attractions and activities to see and do in the area.
At Mooiplaas, we are proud of our history and heritage. When you stay with us we extend to you the warm country hospitality that has been part of our rich local culture for generations.
4 brand new Self Catering units in completely refurbished farmhouse!
If you are looking for seclusion and privacy and a place to do your own thing, then you will surely love our new self catering facilities. The house has its own swimming pool and a view that will take your breath away! It’s an ideal escape and perfect too for small groups. Find out more about our self catering facilities >


This is big sky country and is the most diverse region in the Western Cape. It is famous for its friendly people, the mystique of the magnificent landscapes, scenic routes through picturesque towns, world famous sights, lush vineyards and orchards and the dry open veld that stretches into the distance.
Some of the things we recommend you do are
- Visit Oudtshoorn - the capital of the area
- Cango Caves - 20 million years in the making and one of the world great natural wonders.
- Enjoy three spectacular passes in the Swartberg mountains. Swartberg pass, Meiringspoort, Seweweekspoort pass.
- Walk with meerkats
- Enjoy our Private Ostrich Farm Tour
- Adrenaline sports are plenty in this area
- Learn about our local culture
More about the area | More on things to do in the area | Need help with itineraries - here are some of our recommendation

- What a fabulous place! I had a super time, the trip to the ostrich farm and holding a baby ostrich was a highlight!
Lucy Shaw, London England, 7 April 2013
- Dit was nou ’n heerlike, kort verblyf! Pragtige plek, beslis op ons lys vir die toekoms. André, jy is die perfekte gasheer en ’n groot inspuiting vir Mooiplaas. Groot waardering vir mooi oase wat julle geskep het Hanlie.
Baie liefde Fanie & Bettie, Bloemhof (Noordwes), 31 March 2013
- We had and Amazing stay here: I loved the baby ostriches, I just need to take 1 home :-) PLEASE? We will definitely recommend Mooiplaas, its friendly staff, delicious food and amazing atmosphere. The lightning we saw on the first day was more than excellent!
Daisy Blijdorp, Hout Bay - Cape Town, 28 March 2013
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