Oudtshoorn Offers Unique And Interesting Attractions In The Western Cape

O udtshoorn is known as the       provide visitors with an           ostrich capital of the          opportunity to learn more about    world due to the large          ostriches. Be sure to stop by one  number of ostriches which make        of the many shops located on the   their home in this region. A          farms; many of which specialize    number of ostrich farms are           in fine ostrich feather and        situated in Oudtshoorn, producing     leather products.                  feathers of extremely fine                                               quality that are sought after         If you happen to be in the region  around the world. The ostriches       in April, you will be treated to   are just one of the many              a veritable feast of South         attractions in the area; however.     African music, culture and                                               cuisine during the Klein Karoo     Oudtshoorn is situated in a           Nasionale Kunstefees; the Small    unique position as the commercial     Karoo National Arts Festival.      center of an ancient plain            During this nine day festival      between the Swartberg and             there numerous opportunities to    Outeniqua Mountains, the Klein        enjoy art galleries and craft      Karoo. As a result of this unique     markets as well as to see a        position, every road emerging         variety of international and       into the region passes through        local acts from dozens of          some of the most picturesque          different venues. During this      scenery in the area.                  time is an excellent opportunity                                         to soak up local culture at many   While you are in Outdtshooorn,        of the local pubs and restaurants  you will certainly want to stop       as well as temporary venues that   by one of the prize winning show      open just for the festival.        ostrich farms; Safari, Highgage,                                         Congo and Oudtshoorn; where           Experience a bit of local history  demonstrations and daily tours        with a visit to Cango Caves; the   oldest and most popular sight in      For a more laid-back and relaxing  Klein Karoo. There, you will find     day, be sure to visit one of the   three systems of fabulous             wine estates in the local area.    limestone caverns. The longeest       Some of the finest wines in the    cavern, Cango Three, spans            region are produced here. In       approximately 1600 m. Inside the      fact, Outdtshoorn, along with the  cavern you will be treated to         Klein Karoo Wine Route, actually   spectacular sights including          form part of the longest wine      stalagmites, stalactites and          route in the world, Route 62.      helictites. Visitors may choose       More than a dozen wineries are     from two different tour options,      open for purchases and tastings.   including a 90 minute Adventure       You will find that the wines of    tour that follows a route that        Klein Karoo offer a somewhat       passes directly through the           distinctive character, especially  mountain.                             some of the fine dessert wines                                           which are produced in the region.  Throughout Outdtshoorn, you will                                         find a number of outdoor              With a wide variety of outdoor     recreational activities and           recreational activities,           attractions including birding,        astounding natural beauty,         mountain biking and walking           interesting and unique curio       trails. If you happen to be a 4x4     shops and fine accommodations and  enthusiast, you will certainly        restaurants, Oudtshoorn is the     delight in Klein Karoo's rugged       perfect destination for travelers  terrain.                              of all budgets and tastes.                                                About the Author We are your source for Cape Town Accommodation, Cape Town Hotels, Bed and Breakfast in Cape Town, and more for your next vacation to the Western Cape. Published At: www.Isnare.com