Oudtshoorn – main activities in one day.

Cango Caves:

Start at the Cango Caves at 09:00 (for the standard tour) or 09:30 (for the adventure tour)
It takes about 30 minutes to drive to the Cango Caves, so you should try to depart from Oudtshoorn about 08:15. It is a scenic tar road through the foothills of the Swartberg Mountains with a lot of curves and bends.
You can give yourself about 90 minutes duration for the adventure tour and 60 minutes for the standard tour. (Keep in mind that they have a curio shop and restaurant as well – so you can give yourself about an hour for site-seeing at the Cango Caves).
Health Problems Adventure tour - not suitable for people with claustrophobia or those who suffer from back ailments, high blood pressure or pregnant women.
Wheelchair Friendly Areas
Only in Cango Caves Building
Tours not wheelchair friendly
Clothing
We advise you to wear comfortable clothes and shoes for the tour.

From there – visit Wilgewandel Holiday Farm (2km from the Cango Caves) Be prepared to spend about 2 hours at Wilgewandel Holiday Farm.

Wilgewandel Holiday Farm:

Camel rides: We have seven very friendly and well-trained dromedary camels that can't wait to offer you a ride. Their names are: Joshua, Moses, Vossie, Abraham, Nelson, Thabo and Josef.
18 hole Ghwarra-Ghwarra Golf:
Fun and entertaining putt-putt for young and old alike.
Donkey cart rides:
This traditional way of transportation is a lot of fun.
Foefie slide:
100 metres long and 6 metres high across our farm dam (zip line).
Farm atmosphere:
We pride ourselves on creating a healthy farm atmosphere where you can relax and enjoy the fresh air.
Animals to feed:
In true farm style we have a variety of farm animals to feed. These include rabbits, a pig, billy goats, donkey, ostriches and sheep. (Touch farm).
Bumper boats:
This is a very nice and safe activity to do with your kids. Or have a drink on the veranda while you watch them have a go at each other.
Curios and gifts to buy:
Our curio shop has a large variety of local wines, homemade goodies, gifts and curios. Cold drinks, ice-cream, sweets, biltong, and lots of special gifts are available.
Hiking trails:
For the more energetic we've got a 30-60 minute hiking trail.
Mountain bike trails:
About 5 km long; bring your own bike.
Trampolines
Quad Buggies
Fun obstacle / teambuilding course
Plenty of GREAT photo opportunities
Restaurant:
We have a well appointed, fully licensed family restaurant where you can enjoy home cooked meals at affordable prices.

From there you can decide to visit one of the Ostrich Show Farms: Ostrich Tours

Cango Ostrich Show Farm – 12km from Wilgewandel ( en-route to the Cango Caves)
Highgate Ostrich Show Farm - ?km from Oudtshoorn – on the Volmoed road towards Mossel Bay.

Cango Ostrich Show Farm:
The farm is privately owned and managed. The farm environment is visitor- & disabled friendly and easily accessible. Exciting guided tours - 45 minutes duration, daily from 09H00 till 17H00.Touch, feel, sit on or even ride these magnificent birds Wine house, curio shop and restaurant (pre-book only)

What you will experience:

the eggs, incubators and chicks (in season)
to hug and kiss our super friendly female - Betsie
to feed the ostriches by hand
to sit on the ostriches
and for the daring type, to ... Ride the ostriches (weight limit 75kg) and to stand on the eggs (the ultimate weight test).

Highgate Ostrich Show Farm

AN OSTRICH EGG IS EQUIVALENT TO 24 CHICKEN EGGS
During your visit experience the world's largest bird which lays the largest egg, has the most beautiful feathers and eyes that make you want to fall in love and hug them. At Highgate you can enjoy riding the birds at your own risk, stand on their eggs, touch the birds and cuddle the chicks all in approximately 1 1/2 hours. Professional multilingual guides take you on a conducted tour where you will learn about the birds, experience laughter & beauty situated in a valley surrounded by thousands of ostriches and majestic mountains. We cater for disabled visitors. Stroke a cheetah

Cango Wildlife Ranch:
CLOTHING Depending on the time of your visit, you will need to dress accordingly.

We recommend the following attire:

Comfortable walking shoes
Light clothing and a hat (especially during summer)
Umbrella (winter months)
and never forget your sunscreen!!

WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU ARRIVE AT THE RANCH
Upon arrival you will be greeted by your guide who will inform you of when your tour will start. During your wait (which will not be more than half an hour ) you can view our snake park, lorikeet aviary, wallaby walkabout, kids zone, visit any one of our curio shops or have a bit to eat at one of our restaurants. Your guided tour will take you through the Valley of Ancients with its variety of animals and reptiles then off to Cheetah land where you will meet our big cats. A tour will last anything from 45 – 60 minutes. We recommend visitors set aside at least 2 hours to experience everything we have to offer. After your tour you are welcome to walk around and perhaps re-visit some of the enclosures for extra pictures.

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