Oudtshoorn
Known as the ostrich capital of the world, Oudtshoorn is the largest town in the Klein Karoo region of South Africa's Western Cape, set between the Swartberg and Outeniqua mountain ranges. Ostrich farming remains central to the local economy, and several working ostrich show farms are open to visitors. The town also hosts the Klein Karoo National Arts Festival, the most significant cultural festival of the Afrikaans-speaking community in South Africa, and sits close to the Cango Caves.
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- Population73,694
- Nearest water from center 0.3 km0.2 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 3.3 km2.1 mi
Nearest airports
Oudtshoorn: quick answers
Where is Oudtshoorn?
Oudtshoorn is in South Africa.
How do you get to Oudtshoorn?
The nearest airport is Oudtshoorn (OUH), about 3 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Oudtshoorn?
The warmest month is February, averaging 22°C72°F across day and night; the coolest is July, at 12°C53°F. The wettest month is November, with about 51 mm2.0 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Oudtshoorn?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 museums, 12 restaurants, 9 cafés and 10 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Oudtshoorn?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Calitzdorp, Prince Albert and Friemersheim.