Oudtshoorn
in Eden District Municipality of Western Cape, South Africa

How to get there and get around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-33.600 and 22.200 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -33° 36' 1" and E 22° 11' 58"
Currency and Currency Code:
Rand - ZAR
Spoken languages:
Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English, Tswana, Southern Sotho, Tsonga, Swati, Venda, South Ndebele
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 12:59 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
UTC/GMT offset: 2 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:41 am and 6:29 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
22.212 and -159.413 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Kilauea
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for South Africa in Southern Africa

Safety Score: 3,4 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to South Africa.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning South Africa. Last Update: 2024-03-29 07:25:35

Delve into Oudtshoorn

Oudtshoorn in Eden District Municipality (Western Cape) with it's 61,507 habitants is located in South Africa about 651 mi (or 1,047 km) south-west of Pretoria, the country's capital town.

Current time in Oudtshoorn is now 12:59 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Africa / Johannesburg with an UTC offset of 2 hours. We know of 6 airports close to Oudtshoorn, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in South Africa is Oudtshoorn Airport in a distance of 1 mi (or 1 km), South-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Prince Albert, George, Mossel Bay, Ladismith and Knysna. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 23°C / 73 °F

Morning Temperature 17°C / 63 °F
Evening Temperature 21°C / 69 °F
Night Temperature 18°C / 64 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 57%
Air Pressure 1019 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 9 km/h (6 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 91% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

27°C (81 °F)
24°C (75 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

33°C (91 °F)
18°C (64 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Monday, 1st of April 2024

19°C (66 °F)
14°C (56 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

De Oude Meul Country Lodge

Address
0,5 mi
On Route to Cango Caves
6620 Oudtshoorn
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Queen's Hotel

Address
0,6 mi
5 Baron Van Reede Street
6625 Oudtshoorn
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Turnberry Boutique Hotel

Address
0,7 mi
130 St John Street
6620 Oudtshoorn
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Villa Rustique Guesthouse

Address
0,7 mi
2 Raubenheimerstreet
6625 Oudtshoorn
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: 7:30 - 7:30
Weekend: 7:30 - 22:00


Gumtree Guest House

Address
0,9 mi
139 Church Street
6625 Oudtshoorn
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Riverside Lodge

Address
0,9 mi
84 Church Street
6620 Oudtshoorn
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Adley House Guesthouse

Address
0,9 mi
209 Jan Van Riebeeck Road
6625 Oudtshoorn
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Oakdene Guest House

Address
1,2 mi
99 Baron Van Reede Street
6625 Oudtshoorn
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Aloe Manor

Address
0,5 mi
54 jan van riebeeckweg
Oudtshoorn
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Mooiplaas Guesthouse

Address
0,9 mi
Volmoed
6620 Oudtshoorn
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Riding an ostrich in Oudtshoorn South Africa

Published: March 02, 2008
Length: 26:22 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Giovanni Croes

Isabella riding on an ostrich in South Africa.


Spa Oudtshoorn at Rosenhof | 044 272 2232

Published: July 22, 2014
Length: 28:51 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: spa oudtshoorn

Spa Oudtshoorn at Rosenhof Click here for packages. This Spa in Oudtshoorn make it easy when you know=how to find yourself. http://www.rosenhof.co.za/pages/wellnessFitness.htm Spa Oudtshoorn.


Oudtshoorn (Fly Fishing) weekend

Published: March 12, 2012
Length: 58:34 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: mbkaroo

When i heard we have to go to Oudtshoorn, in the Little Karoo, for the weekend, i decided that there must be new water to test. So obviously, the fly rod was packed. there was a rumor about...


Wilderness + Oudtshoorn / South Africa

Published: October 02, 2009
Length: 58:05 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Andre Fricke

Video's meiner Reise durch Südafrika. In diesem Kapitel ist die Region der Kleinen Karoo, Wilderness und Oudtshoorn zu sehen. Mehr Video's bei http://www.andre-f.net.


Chandelier Ostrich Farm Oudtshoorn Ostriches Western Cape

Published: August 12, 2010
Length: 05:43 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: RoomsForAfrica

Chandelier Farm is an Ostrich Show Farm in Oudtshoorn in the Western Cape. Learn about the history of the Ostrich Feather boom, you can even ride an ostrich! Copyright to http://www.roomsforafri...


Oudtshoorn 2008 RC Scale Model Airplane Skydiving

Published: November 13, 2008
Length: 24:16 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: videokfm

Oudtshoorn 2008 RC Scale Model Airplane Skydiving,also vintage WW1 scale model airplanes.


Cango Wildlife Ranch - Oudtshoorn, Western Cape, South Africa

Published: October 26, 2010
Length: 42:16 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: TripAdvisorTRIPWOWa

http://tripwow.tripadvisor.com/tripwow/ta-00a1-1348-d62c?ytv2=1 - Created at TripWow by TravelPod Attractions (a TripAdvisor™ company) Cango Wildlife Ranch Oudtshoorn Free-roaming animals...


Buffelsdrift Game Lodge and Wildlife Safari - Africa Travel Channel

Published: May 03, 2008
Length: 13:24 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Africa Travel Channel

http://www.africa-24.com Africa Travel Channel: Buffelsdrift awaits the discerning visitor. In true African safari style, the accommodation offerings consist of 25 luxury en-suite tents, complete...


OUDTSHOORN farm- OSTRICHE RIDE, South Africa

Published: November 20, 2013
Length: 22:17 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Petra Brusakova

Oudtshoorn farm in South Africa Funniest ride I have ever done. Highly recommended once in a life time! Ride an ostrich YES!!!!!! www.EyesIntoAfrica.com.


Oudtshoorn Model Plane airshow 4th October 2014

Published: October 05, 2014
Length: 18:09 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: C de Bruin

Model Plane airshow at Oudtshoorn on the 4th October 2014.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Cango Wildlife Ranch

The Cango Wildlife Ranch is a wildlife ranch 3 kilometres north of the town of Oudtshoorn in South Africa. Established in 1977, the Cango Wildlife Ranch is internationally recognised as one of South Africa’s premier attractions in the Western Cape, providing visitors with a world-class experience like no other. They are situated on the road to the Cango Caves near Oudtshoorn, on the well-established Garden Route and Route 62.

Located at -33.5661, 22.2136 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Conservation in South Africa

CP Nel Museum

CP Nel Museum is an ostrich museum on 3 Baron van Rheede Street in the town of Oudtshoorn in South Africa. The building, formerly the Boys High School of Oudtshoorn, was designed in 1906 by a local architect Charles Bullock. Its green domed sandstone facade is considered one of the finest examples of stone masonry anywhere in South Africa. The school hall was designed in 1913 by J.E. Vixseboxse. The museum was named in honour of its founder Colonel C. P Nel.

Located at -33.5919, 22.2019 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
School buildings completed in 1906, School buildings completed in 1913, Natural history museums in South Africa, Museums in the Western Cape

Roman Catholic Diocese of Oudtshoorn

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Oudtshoorn is a diocese located in the city of Oudtshoorn in the Ecclesiastical province of Cape Town in South Africa.

Located at -33.5861, 22.2044 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Roman Catholic dioceses in South Africa, Religious organizations established in 1874, Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 19th century

Districts of the same city

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Oudtshoorn, Оудсхорн, OUH, 奧茨胡恩