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About Oudtshoorn
Oudtshoorn is the largest town in the Klein Karoo. Its history is a fascinating tale of the rise and fall of the ostrich feather industry. Today it is a prosperous and hip town that celebrates its diverse heritage and culture. It offers the visitor so much to enjoy - with its galleries, guest houses, ostrich farms and wine farms. There is something for everyone to enjoy and soak up in this big sky country with its vast veld and dramatic scenery! And if that weren't enough (bo en behalwe) - unwind and chill out - in the relaxed and friendly local atmosphere! 
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The Swartberg Mountains
You can enjoy magnificent scenery as you drive its spectacular and historic passes. The Swartberg Pass is one of the last great passes (in the world) built in the nineteenth century by famous engineer and road builder Thomas Bain. Meiringspoort is another spectacular drive with incredible rock formations. And Seweweekspoort pass runs through a gorge that rises up to 2 000 m on either side of the narrow road.
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The Cango Caves
An underground wonderworld, 20 millions years in the making. Situated about 300 km east of Cape Town and 29 km to Oudtshoorn in the foothills of the magnificent Swartberg mountain range. It is one of the world's great natural wonders with its fascinating and impressive limestone formations in a wide variety of colours.
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The Khoi and San People
Today only a few groups of these people live in parts of the Kalahari. But they have left us a legacy of their rock art which depicts a courageous and tough people who could live in harmony with nature without destroying it.
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