Bird Watching in South Africa, Western Cape, Oudtshoorn

The Feather Palace Guest Farm is situated on the N12, 22km from Oudtshoorn and 14km from De Rust. The main house, a National Monument, is a restored 1900 Feather Palace. A peaceful farm environment with magnificent views of the Swartberg Mountains.

Swartberg Country Manor is a working ostrich farm, located in the Cango Valley (Little Karoo), north of Oudtshoorn at the foot of the picturesque Swartberg Mountains. 14 en suite guest rooms, conference facilities, 4x4 mountain trips, mountain biking, hiking and stargazing events.

Rietfontein, the world's oldest working ostrich farm, established in 1879, offers you daily guided ostrich tours, restaurant specialising in ostrich dishes, curio shop and conference facilities. Rietfontein is on the Route R62 between Oudtshoorn and Calitzdorp.

6.5km from Oudtshoorn en route to the famous Cango Caves. Luxury, air-conditioned, tented en suite accommodation overlooking our spectacular 5ha natural waterhole filled with hippo. Personalised service, superb buffet and à la carte menu. Excellent conference facilities and weddings.

Luxuriously renovated farm cottages. Activities include mountain biking, 4x4 trails, swimming, tennis, bird-watching and rock art viewing. Enjoy the tranquil atmosphere of the scenic red stone hills. A working ostrich farm between Calitzdorp and Oudtshoorn on the picturesque route to the Cango Caves. Meals on request.

Approximately 10km from the Cango Caves, next to the Koos Raubenheimer Dam. Surrounded by the well-known Swartberg Mountains. Fully-equipped chalets, modern 4-bed log cabins, caravan stands with power points and a youth centre for 100 people. Catering for large groups on request. Conference facilities. Voted Top 100 Resort.

Individually decorated en suite bedrooms, all with fine antiques, private entrances, TV, air-conditioning, minibar and coffee trays. Join a private farm tour, admire the beauty of the sunset on the verandah or relax at the salt-water pool. Excellent country-style breakfasts and local cuisine dinners by prior arrangement.

Working ostrich and wine farm. Cosy, country guest house offering four en suite double rooms and four twin en suite rooms, all with private entrances. Guests can enjoy a farm tour at 16h30 daily. Romantic candlelit dinners. Children welcome. Laundry service.