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Oudtshoorn

Oudtshoorn

Situated on South Africa’s famous Garden Route, Oudtshoorn is also part of the Klein Karoo in the Western Cape and is known as the “Ostrich Capital”. Mainly an agricultural area, there are a number of farms and smallholdings for sale in Oudtshoorn. The town itself also has a variety of residential homes and apartments for sale. Those who buy property here are attracted to the outdoors lifestyle and enjoy living in a rural atmosphere.

The farms to buy in Oudtshoorn are mainly geared towards the ostrich industry and make a living off the feathers, eggs and strong leathery skin. The feathers were in high demand at the turn of the century, with fashionistas paying a premium to decorate their mansions. The fine architecture can still be seen around the town today. The eggs are so big that they can make an omelette to feed 20 people. Ostrich meat is also known to be low in fat and cholesterol