OUDTSHOORN ACTIVITIES
(OUT OF TOWN)
KLEIN KAROO DAY TOURS
About Us
Klein Karoo Day Tours specializes in private day tours of the Klein Karoo. We with our clients explore the many wonders that the Klein Karoo has to offer.
Our Tours:
Klein Karoo Day Tours have several tours for guests to enjoy as well as plenty to do on our stops.
SWARTBERG PASS – FULL DAY TOUR
Highlights
- Travel by luxury Hyundai H1 or Toyota Fortuner
- Experience an Ostrich Farm tour at De Denne
- Exploring the Cango Caves
- Picnic on the Swartberg Mountain Pass
- Coffee in Prince Albert
- Meiringspoort Waterfall
Duration:
Full Day – 8 hours
Full Description
- You will begin your morning with a complimentary pick-up from your Hotel or Guest House in Oudtshoorn and taken to De Denne where the tour starts.
- Your tour will begin with an Ostrich farm tour, you need to put on some comfortable shoes as we will do it farmstyle. Take your camera with as there will be many special moments to capture, especially when you see the chicks hatch. This you do not want to miss.
- Travelling along the R328 towards the Swartberg Mountain Pass we have a stop at the Cango Caves, here you can experience the true beauty of these magnificant caves. The herritage tour will offer you quite some interesting facts, explaining how the caves was discovered as well as give you a feeling of how it was years back.
- Heading up the Swartberg Pass you will have one of the greatest views of the Klein Karoo! Here we unpack the picnic basket, pour you a glass of wine and let you to enjoy the peaceful and tranquil atmosphere.
- After a lazy lunch we drive down the other side of the mountain towards Prince Albert, ringed by vineyards, fruit and Olive farms. True Karoo hospitality at its best. You are more than welcome to shop at the Curio shops before we enjoy a decent cup of coffee at one of the local coffee shops.
- Heading back towards Oudtshoorn we have a quick stop at the Meiringspoort waterfall. Meiringspoort is one of the most beautiful passes. The rock formations are so intimidating yet so breathtaking beautiful, definately one of passes you will not forget. The crystal clear water flowing over the rocks into the pool invites you to dive in, but be aware the temparature of the water maybe on the cold side – even during Summer time.
- Meiringspoort is now part of a World Heritage Site, it has been flooded several times in the 140 years since it has been established.
- After all the exercise we get into the vehicle and headed back to Oudtshoorn through a small town De Rus (here time stood still for a while) appreciating the diversity of farming on the R62.
- We round off your day with an easy drive back to your Hotel or Guest House.
What is included:
- Transportation by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Farm Tour fees
- Cango Caves fees
- Picnic and beverages on Swartberg Pass
- Coffee at Coffee shop in Prince Albert
- Registered Guide
- Complimentary bottled water
SWARTBERG PASS – HALF DAY TOUR
Highlights
- Travel by luxury Hyundai H1 or Toyota Fortuner
- Experience an Ostrich Farm tour at De Denne
- Visit the Rus and Vrede Waterfall
- Exploring the Cango Caves
- Picnic on the Swartberg Mountain Pass
Duration:6 hours
Full description
- You will begin your morning with a complimentary pick-up from your Hotel or Guest House in Oudtshoorn and taken to De Denne where the tour starts.
- Your tour will begin with an Ostrich farm tour, you need to put on some comfortable shoes as we will do it farmstyle. Take your camera with as there will be many special moments to capture, especially when you see the chicks hatch. This you do not want to miss.
- Rust-en-Vrede is an isolated, beautiful waterfall hidden in the hemm of the Swartberg Mountains. The footpath leading to this Gem blooms with wild flowers, ferns and undergrowth. While walking down the trial, complete peace and tranquility will fill your soul, and allow time to stand still for a while. Then the surprise, the waterfall! What a lovely sight! Water from a natural spring rippling over the rocky edges of the mountain, falling down into a natural sparkling pool enviting you to step in.
- Rust-en-Vrede is a safe sanctuary for indigenous plants and animals, please do take care of the environment leaving only your foorprints behind.
- Travelling along the R328 towards the Swartberg Mountain Pass we have a stop at the Cango Caves, here you can experience the true beauty of these magnificant caves. The herritage tour will offer you quite some interesting facts, explaining how the caves was discovered as well as give you a feeling of how it was years back.
- Heading up the Swartberg Pass you will have one of the greatest views of the Klein Karoo! Here we unpack the picnic basket, pour you a glass of wine and let you to enjoy the peaceful and tranquil atmosphere.
- After a lazy lunch we head back to Oudtshoorn.
- We round off your tour with an easy drive back to your Hotel or Guest House.
What is included:
- Transportation by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Farm Tour fees
- Cango Caves fees
- Picnic and beverages on Swartberg Pass
- Registered Guide
- Complimentary bottled water
WINE TASTING & WINE TOUR
Highlights
- Travel by luxury Hyundai H1 or Toyota Fortuner
- Experience an Ostrich Farm tour at De Denne
- Explore Calitzdorp, the Port Capital of South Africa
- Wine tasting at De Krans Wine Cellar
- Brandy & Witblits tasting at Grundheim Distillery
Duration:6 hours
Full description
- You will begin your morning with a complimentary pick-up from your Hotel or Guest House in Oudtshoorn before being taken to De Denne Farm where the tour officially starts.
- Experience a Klein Karoo Ostrich farm when pariticipating in our farm tour. Put comfortable shoes on and bring your camera with as you will be walking inbetween the Ostrich camps. We are going to do it farm style.
- Travelling on the R62 from Oudtshoorn to Calitzdorp, the flora and scenerey will tell you you are in the Klein Karoo.
- Wine tasting at De Krans, widely known as one of the leading producers of port-style wines. This Cellar has won 700 medals and awards since 1980. You will not be disappointed. A lovely lunch in the vineyards to finish of the wine tasting.
- Heading back towards Oudtshoorn we will do a quick stop at Grundheim, here you have to be daring or just brave. These mampoer and witblits are certainly not for the faint hearted. Potstill Brandy, Witblits (with a definate bite & grip), liqueurs and Gin are Grundheim’s trademarks. Definately a unique experience, you can not leave without a gift or two for someone special or just: To Me From Me gift
- Your day will be rounded of by an easy drive back to your Hotel or Guest House
What is included:
- Transportation by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Farm Tour fees
- Wine and Brandy tasting fees
- Lunch in the vineyards
- Registered Guide
- Complimentary Bottled water
SEWEWEEKSPORRT HERITAGE TOUR
Duration
Half Day Tour (92 to 6 persons)
Situated within a world heritage area, Seweweekspoort is an eco-cultural gem with breathtaking geology which boasts the highest mountain peak in the Western Cape.
Get in Touch
Telephone: +27 44 272 7411
Fax: +27 83 236 3456
Email: info@kleinkaroodaytours.co.za
Website: www.kleinkaroodaytours.co.za
ADDRESS
Decimal Degrees (WGS84)
Latitude: -33.657917
Longitude: 22.1319
Degrees, Minutes & Seconds
Latitude: S33 39 28
Longitude: E22 07 54
GPS
Latitude: S 33 39.475
Longitude: E 22 07.914