Cango Caves and Ostrich Farm tour from Oudtshoorn with lunch

Walk into a vast cave hall, then feed ostriches from a tractor

A full-day tour from Oudtshoorn combines two Klein Karoo landmarks: Cango Caves, one of South Africa's Seven Wonders, where you descend 90 minutes into Van Zyl's Hall and see 150,000-year-old rock formations; and Safari Ostrich Farm, the only tractor tour on a working ostrich farm in the country, where you spend an hour in close contact with the birds. Lunch at a local restaurant with ostrich or lamb is included, plus air-conditioned transport and a live guide in English or Dutch. Children from age 3 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Cango Caves2h · entry included
2. Oudtshoorn1h 30m

Cango Caves, Ostrich Farm, and Lunch

• Visit Cango Caves and explore formations
• Take guided tractor tour at Ostrich Farm
• Enjoy lunch with ostrich meat or Karoo lamb

The experience

Van Zyl's Hall is the centerpiece: a cave chamber 107 meters long, 54 meters wide and up to 17 meters high, reached by descending a flight of stairs from the entrance. Inside, you'll see named formations (Cleopatra's Needle, a 10-meter spike estimated at 150,000 years old; the Organ Pipes; the Ballerina; the Frozen Waterfall) each one a different mineral deposit shaped over millennia. The caves lie 30 kilometers outside Oudtshoorn and are one of the Seven Wonders of South Africa, an archaeological and historical landmark of the Klein Karoo region.

After the caves, the tour moves to Safari Ostrich Farm, 6 kilometers outside town. This is the only tractor tour on an ostrich farm in South Africa. You'll spend an hour on the working farm in a guided encounter with the birds: learning about the world's largest living bird species and handling them up close. The tractor keeps you at a safe distance while letting you interact directly, a setup no other ostrich farm in the country offers.

Lunch happens in Oudtshoorn at a local restaurant where you can sample ostrich meat as part of a Karoo plate, or choose Karoo lamb, with vegan and vegetarian options available. Bottled water is provided throughout the day. The tour runs about 5.5 hours total, with travel time between sites separate from the time spent at each activity. An air-conditioned vehicle and a live guide in English or Dutch are included in every booking.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned vehicle with live guide in English or Dutch.
• entry to Cango Caves with 90 minutes underground.
• one-hour tractor tour at Safari Ostrich Farm with interactive bird contact.
• lunch at a local Oudtshoorn restaurant with ostrich or Karoo lamb (or vegetarian option).
• bottled water throughout the day.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except SaturdayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Under 3: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish and Dutch

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 11 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

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

Operated by Via Tours and Shuttles

Is this one for you?The tour involves stairs into the caves and tractor movement on the farm, so a moderate level of fitness helps you enjoy both stops comfortably. If you want to see two major Klein Karoo landmarks in a single day without arranging separate transport, this fixed itinerary fits the schedule.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Dutch.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years). Under 3: 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 exactly is inside Van Zyl's Hall at Cango Caves?

Van Zyl's Hall is a massive underground chamber 107 meters long, 54 meters at its widest and up to 17 meters high, filled with mineral formations named after their shapes: Cleopatra's Needle (a 10-meter-high spike roughly 150,000 years old), the Organ Pipes, the Ballerina and the Frozen Waterfall. You walk through the cave on a guided tour lasting about 90 minutes from the entrance.

Can I actually touch the ostriches on the farm tour?

Yes, the Safari Ostrich Farm tour is built around interactive contact with the birds. You ride a tractor through the working farm for an hour with a guide who teaches you about ostriches and facilitates close encounters. It's the only tractor-based ostrich farm tour in South Africa.

What are the lunch options, and is it included?

Lunch is included at a restaurant in Oudtshoorn. You can sample ostrich meat as part of a Karoo plate, choose Karoo lamb, or pick from vegan and vegetarian options. Drinks at lunch are available as an add-on choice at checkout.

How long does the whole tour take?

The tour runs about 5.5 hours total. That includes 90 minutes at Cango Caves, an hour at Safari Ostrich Farm, and lunch in Oudtshoorn, plus travel time between sites. An air-conditioned vehicle with a live guide in English or Dutch is provided throughout.