Attractions in Matjesrivier
Distances are from the town centre.
Swartberg Experience - nr Oudtshoorn, Klein Karoo
The Swartberg Experience is a captivating journey through one of South Africa’s most stunning landscapes, where dramatic mountain passes, rich biodiversity, and cultural heritage converge. Whether ascending the historic 1881 Swartberg Pass - a UNESCO World Heritage Site - with its panoramic vi...
Swartberg Pass - nr Prince Albert, Western Cape
The brilliant engineer and road builder, Thomas Charles Bain (1830 - 1893), built seventeen mountain passes in the Cape Province. The Swartberg Pass is one of the most spectacular and well known mountain passes in South Africa, linking Prince Albert and Oudtshoorn. The pass was declared a Nationa...
Cango Caves - nr Oudtshoorn, Western Cape
The Cango Caves near Oudtshoorn are a natural wonder located in the Swartberg mountain range in the Western Cape, South Africa. These limestone caves are renowned for their vast chambers, impressive stalactite and stalagmite formations, and overall geological significance. The caves were first ex...
Swartberg Nature Reserve - nr Oudtshoorn, Klein Karoo
The Swartberg Nature Reserve is a breathtaking mountainous conservation area situated just north of Oudtshoorn and south of Prince Albert between the Great Karoo and Klein Karoo in the Western Cape province. Covering a significant portion of the Swartberg Mountain range, the reserve is recognized...
Fransie Pienaar Museum, Prince Albert, Karoo
The Fransie Pienaar Museum is a charming house museum located at 42 Church Street, Prince Albert, celebrating the local cultural and natural history of the area. It features an eclectic mix of antiques, paintings, and artifacts, including displays on the late 19th‑century gold rush, furniture, Vi...
Greylands Private Nature Reserve - nr Oudtshoorn
Greylands Private Nature Reserve is a serene and secluded wildlife sanctuary located near Oudtshoorn in the Western Cape, South Africa. Nestled in the Little Karoo region, this reserve offers visitors a unique opportunity to experience the natural beauty of the Karoo landscape, with its semi-arid...
Cango Wildlife Ranch - nr Oudtshoorn, Western Cape
In 1977 South Africa saw the establishment of the first crocodile show farm, Cango Crocodile Farm just outside the town of Oudtshoorn in the Western Cape. Nine years later, in 1986 Andrew and Glen Eriksen purchased the Cango Crocodile Farm and the whole business changed. They concentrated more on...
Klein Karoo National Arts Festival - Oudtshoorn
The Klein Karoo National Arts Festival (KKNK) is a major annual cultural event held in Oudtshoorn, situated in the Klein Karoo region of the Western Cape, South Africa. Established in 1995, the festival is one of the largest and most influential arts festivals in the country, celebrating a wide a...
C.P Nel Museum - Oudtshoorn, Western Cape
Housed in one of Oudtshoorn’s most striking sandstone buildings, the C.P. Nel Museum offers a captivating window into the town’s heyday during the great Ostrich Feather Boom of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Stepping inside feels like entering a lovingly preserved chapter of l...
Oudtshoorn Golf Club - Oudtshoorn, Karoo
The Oudtshoorn Golf Club, located in the heart of the Karoo in the Western Cape, is a historic and scenic golf course that offers a unique golfing experience in the semi-arid landscape of Oudtshoorn. Established in 1922, the course is one of the oldest in the region, boasting a relaxed atmosphere...
Weltevrede Fig & Guest Farm - nr Prince Albert, Western Cape
Weltevrede Fig & Guest Farm is a tranquil retreat located near the charming town of Prince Albert in the Western Cape. Nestled at the foot of the Swartberg Mountains, the farm is renowned for its fig orchards and offers guests an authentic farm stay experience. It provides the perfect escape for ...
Safari Ostrich Show Farm - Oudtshoorn, Klein Karoo
The Safari Ostrich Show Farm in Oudtshoorn offers visitors an engaging experience centered on South Africa's iconic ostrich. Established in 1956, this working farm and attraction provide insights into the life cycle, habits, and cultural significance of ostriches in the region, known as the ostri...