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Over the past few years South Africa seen an increase in tourist from India. With the special dietary requirements for Indian food there were not a lot of options for Indian guests to eat in the Oudtshoorn area. With this in mind we at Safari Ostrich Farm were eager to

While the hop plant, Humulus lupulus, has its origins in Northern Europe, we in South Africa has been farming with hops successfully for the last 80 years. Hops are one of the key ingredients in beer, bringing aroma and flavour as well as preservative qualities. Hops contain alpha acids, which

Honeybush is part or South Africa’s unique fynbos biome. The name Honeybush probably owes its name to the yellow, honey-scented flowers that cover the bushes during spring. The bushes grow wild in the Western and Eastern Cape provinces in South Africa. All 23 known honeybush species belong to the genus

The most popular of De Zeekoe’ s activities are without a doubt the daily wild habituated meerkat tours. These tours that commence only at sunrise are dependent on fair weather, since these little creatures will not venture outside their burrows on cold and rainy days. (No tours on rainy days

The Spekboom, Portulacaria, is composed of Portulaca + aria suggesting a similarity to the genus Portulaca. The word afra is in reference to the fact that the plant occurs in Africa.  The Spekboom is an attractive, evergreen succulent shrub and can also grow into a small tree that can reach

During the period between 1858 to 1861 a total of 3832 immigrants were recruited in England, Scotland and Ireland for the Cape Colony to alleviate the shortage of skilled workers. John Thomas Cooper from Nottingham England were a stonemason and he set foot in Cape Town in 1859. In 1860

When it comes to bringing a piece of South Africa home with you, few places offer the eclectic charm and authenticity quite like Safari Ostrich Showfarm in Oudtshoorn. Nestled amidst the picturesque landscapes of the Cape Country Routes, this hidden gem invites travelers to immerse themselves in a world of

South African’s traditional snack Biltong, a traditional snack is a form of dried cured meat. Various types of meat are used like beef and game e.g. Springbok, Kudu, Gemsbok and Ostrich. Biltong is typically made from row strips of meat following the grain of the muscle or flat pieces sliced

Excitement is running high at Safari Ostrich Showfarm as staff members find themselves swept up in Springbok fever! With the Rugby World Cup Final just around the corner, anticipation is building to a crescendo among both fans and employees alike. As proud supporters of our national team, Safari Ostrich Showfarm

In the vast array of avian wonders, the ostrich stands out as a remarkable creature, defying conventional expectations with its extraordinary abilities. While most birds take to the skies, the ostrich, native to the sprawling landscapes of Oudtshoorn in South Africa, dazzles with its unique attributes. Oudtshoorn: The Ostrich Capital

We are grateful to everyone whose popped cents and rands into our school donation blikkie at Safari Ostrich Farm. We have raised R14000 for our community school which will go towards the children’s schooling needs. Safari Ostrich Farm look after our children from our local community school. The school is