'''Oudtshoorn''' is situated in the Western Cape in South Africa and world-known for its ostrich farms and the nearby Cango Caves.

Get in

By Plane

There is no airport in Oudtshoorn. The nearest airports are in George (very small, local flights only), Port Elizabeth (domestic flights only) and Cape Town (domestic and international flights).

By Bus

The main bus companies serve Oudtshoorn on regular schedules.

By Car

It`s a scenic drive on the R62 from Montagu and the trip from George over the Outeniqua pass offers some spectacular views. Worth the drive!

By Train

Up until a few years ago there was a regular train service east to Port Elizabeth as well as south to George, Knysna and Cape Town. However, these trains have been stopped and as of early February 2007 there are no scheduled passenger trains to or from Oudtshoorn.

Get around

See

  • Cango Caves. 27 (0)44 272-7410. ttp://www.cangocaves.co.za/. The number one caves to visit in Garden Route and visit the Tsitsikamma National Park. Cape Town is also not far away (go there via the scenic R62).