ATV Riding in Oudtshoorn: Family-Friendly Klein Karoo Adventure

Ride your own quad bike across Klein Karoo farm trails

ATV riding at Perdeskoendraai Farm in Oudtshoorn puts you on a quad bike for a 30-minute guided ride across dusty trails and rocky outcrops in the Klein Karoo. Safety gear and helmet are provided, a guide leads the whole group, and children from age 4 are welcome. The ride is built around family fun and exploring the area's unique flora and wildlife on your own terms.

The experience

You arrive at Perdeskoendraai Farm in Oudtshoorn and get a short safety briefing from the guides before anyone mounts a bike. They walk through the basics of handling the quad (throttle, brakes, steering), and answer questions. Everyone gets a helmet and any other safety gear they need. Then the group sets off together across the farm trails, with the guide leading and keeping pace with the slowest rider so nobody gets left behind.

The 30-minute ride takes you through dusty trails, rocky outcrops and winding paths that cut through the Klein Karoo's landscape. You'll pass indigenous plants and have a real chance of spotting wildlife native to the region. The trails wind through the farm itself, so you're riding on working land, not a manicured circuit. Dust is part of the experience: buffs and glasses are available at reception if you want them, though they're not included in the ride price.

The whole thing is designed so families can ride together and make memories without anyone worrying about logistics or safety. Kids from age 4 can join, though they'll need to be comfortable on a bike and able to follow instructions. Parents ride alongside their children, so you're all moving through the Klein Karoo at the same pace.

What’s included

• Quad bike and helmet for each rider.
• safety briefing and instruction from an English-speaking guide.
• 30-minute guided ride across farm trails.
• safety gear as needed for the ride.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day10 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 17:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Under 4: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 26 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by WildX Adventures (Cape Town)

Is this one for you?Book this if you're spending a free afternoon in Oudtshoorn with family and want everyone riding their own bike together. The 30-minute length fits between other activities, and the guide keeps the pace steady so kids and adults move through the Klein Karoo as one group.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 12 years). Under 4: they can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the Klein Karoo landscape actually like when you're riding through it?

The Klein Karoo is semi-arid bushland with rocky outcrops, dusty trails and winding paths lined with indigenous plants. You'll pass through working farmland, so the terrain changes between open stretches and more vegetated sections where wildlife is more likely to appear.

Do I need any riding experience to book this?

No experience is necessary. The guides give everyone a safety briefing and instructions on how to handle the quad before the ride starts, and they keep the pace manageable for all skill levels.

What happens if I'm not comfortable riding after the briefing?

The guides cover everything you need to know before you set off, and the ride is fully guided so you're never alone on the trail. If you have concerns during the briefing, tell the guides. They can answer specific questions or adjust how they explain the controls.

Is there transport from Oudtshoorn town to the farm?

Transport to Perdeskoendraai Farm is not included in the ride price, so you'll need to arrange your own way there. The farm is located in Oudtshoorn in the Klein Karoo region.