{"title":"Oudtshoorn","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"buffelsdrift-game-reserve-4412","title":"Buffelsdrift Game Reserve","description":"\u003cp\u003eBuffelsdrift sits on a five-hectare waterhole at the foot of the Swartberg Mountains, six and a half kilometres outside Oudtshoorn and three hundred metres from the road to the Cango Caves. The lodge holds more than two hundred and seventeen bird species on the waterhole alone, and hippos in the dam. Buffalo, rhino, and giraffe move through the reserve; more than twenty-three animal species have been recorded on bush safaris.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccommodation is in three categories of luxury tented tent, all en-suite and air-conditioned. Waterhole tents sit right at the edge of the main waterhole, with private sundecks where you can watch animals come down to drink. Horizon View tents sit a few metres back with elevated views over the lodge and Karoo fynbos. Family tents sleep up to five people across two bedrooms with a shared en-suite bathroom, and they are within walking distance of the waterhole.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGuides run bush safaris in open vehicles at dawn and late afternoon, covering animals, birds, and plants. The two-hour night drive uses spotlights to find the reserve's five nocturnal species: caracal, genet, porcupine, aardvark, and aardwolf. Dawn meerkat safaris follow wild habituated meerkats as they emerge from their burrows. Three lions have been at the reserve since January 2017; cheetahs were introduced in April 2020.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe on-site spa looks out over the waterhole and runs a full treatment menu including hot-stone massage, body wraps, and facials. The restaurant serves Karoo cuisine from local produce, with wines from Route 62. George Airport is one hour away; Cape Town is a five-hour drive.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"phasec-create","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43808549437499,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/6776\/2747\/files\/4412_2FLodge-4.jpg?v=1784351105"},{"product_id":"buffelsdrift-game-lodge-4411","title":"Buffelsdrift Game Lodge","description":"\u003cp\u003eFramed by canvas and glass, each tent overlooks a five-hectare waterhole fed by a stream that runs off the Swartberg escarpment above. Thirty-four free-standing units occupy the Klein Karoo bushveld six and a half kilometres from Oudtshoorn, three hundred metres from the tarred road to the Cango Caves. Waterhole tents extend a private sundeck over the water's edge; you can watch elephant and plains game drink without leaving the deck. Horizon View tents sit metres back from the waterhole at a higher elevation. Family tents accommodate five in two rooms linked by a shared en-suite bathroom; Karoo fynbos surrounds each structure. All tents include air-conditioning, en-suite bathrooms, minibars, and Wi-Fi.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBush safaris cover the reserve's animal population as well as bird and plant species; guides adapt routes according to what guests want to see. Two-hour night drives use spotlights to track caracal, genet, porcupine, aardvark, and aardwolf. A dawn meerkat safari begins at the burrows as the animals emerge to warm themselves before foraging. Elephant encounters follow an educational approach; three orphaned elephants rescued after poaching occupy the reserve. Lion feeding sessions take place at an elevated viewpoint above a dedicated enclosure. Free-roaming cheetahs move across open ground; rangers provide context on behaviour and territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe restaurant serves Karoo cuisine using local produce; the wine list draws from Route 62 estates. A wooden deck extends over the waterhole. The on-site spa offers massages, facials, and body wraps with views across the water. A wedding chapel sits above the waterhole. Secure parking, laundry, and twenty-four-hour security are standard.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WETU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43868320727099,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/6776\/2747\/files\/buffelsdrift-game-lodge-cango-caves-road-oudtshoorn-south-africa-01.webp?v=1785179371"},{"product_id":"rosenhof-country-house-7702","title":"Rosenhof Country House","description":"\u003cp\u003eFramed by yellowwood beams and original ceilings from 1852, the main homestead opens onto a rose garden that gave the property its name. Rosenhof Country House stands in Oudtshoorn, a Klein Karoo town en route to the Cango Caves and Swartberg Pass. The five-star guesthouse has been owned and run by Nic and Ferda Barrow since opening in 1992. Fourteen rooms occupy the renovated homestead and separate structures on the grounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwelve courtyard rooms face inward onto a central patio. Each features air conditioning, underfloor heating, satellite television, minibar, safe, and tea facilities. En-suite bathrooms include separate bath and shower, heated towel rails, and hairdryer. Rooms are furnished individually with antique pieces and warm earth tones. Two executive suites stand 100 metres from the main house. The one-bedroom Robin Suite and two-bedroom Finch Suite each provide a separate lounge with fireplace, private parking, and a pool set in its own garden with Swartberg Mountain views. Bird's Cottage holds three en-suite bedrooms on the first floor; one bedroom includes a sitting room with sleeper couch. A shared lounge downstairs opens to a terrace and pool.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Country Kitchen serves a five-course table d'hôte menu that changes daily with seasonal produce. Meals are taken in the dining rooms, on verandas, or beside the pool. A walk-in cellar stocks South African vintages. The wellness centre includes gym, sauna, and spa. The property sits within reach of ostrich farms, the Cango wildlife ranch, and hiking trails in the Swartberg range.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WETU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43868383313979,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/6776\/2747\/files\/7702_2Fbicycle.jpg?v=1785179476"},{"product_id":"de-zeekoe-guest-farm-reserve-4513","title":"De Zeekoe Guest Farm \u0026 Reserve","description":"\u003cp\u003ePersian carpets line the floors of the superior rooms; sandstone tiles cover the bathroom floors. The guest farm sits on Seekoegat, a working lucerne property of 2,000 hectares seven kilometres from Oudtshoorn, between the Swartberg and Outeniqua mountain ranges. Twenty-one rooms spread across the main house; three stone cottages sit a five-minute drive away via gravel track. Superior and honeymoon suites have open-air showers, king beds, indoor fireplaces, and views toward the Outeniqua range. Deluxe rooms are soundproofed and overlook the pool. Cottages are built from rock and set into the Karoo field; each has a private pool, indoor and outdoor fireplaces, and a deck. All accommodation includes air-conditioning, fridges, and Wi-Fi.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGuided meerkat walks begin at sunrise and track wild habituated colonies on the property. Tours run daily in fair weather; the animals stay underground when it rains. The farm records 162 bird species; private guided birding tours operate in season. You can canoe the river when water levels allow, cycle hired bikes across the lucerne fields, or follow self-guided walking trails. De Windpomp Restaurant sources vegetables from the kitchen garden and serves wood-fired pizza, free-range meat, and gluten-free options. The property is solar-powered and malaria-free. Staff speak English and Afrikaans. Secure parking is on-site.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WETU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43868393865275,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/6776\/2747\/files\/de-zeekoe-self-catering-bed-breakfast-oudtshoorn-a-towards-mossel-bay-oudtshoorn-south-africa-01.webp?v=1785179495"}],"url":"https:\/\/plekify.com\/collections\/oudtshoorn.oembed","provider":"Plekify","version":"1.0","type":"link"}