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Spend 75 minutes among ostriches at Highgate: feed them by hand, learn about feather and egg crafts, and finish with a traditional ostrich meal against Swartberg views. This family-friendly farm tour mixes animal interaction with local history and a spirited ostrich derby.
Spend 75 minutes among ostriches at Highgate: feed them by hand, learn about feather and egg crafts, and finish with a traditional ostrich meal against Swartberg views. This family-friendly farm tour mixes animal interaction with local history and a spirited ostrich derby.
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Operated by Highgate Ostrich Show Farm · Oudtshoorn, Western Cape
The farmyard opens like a stage: long-necked ostriches stride through sunlit dust, their eyes tracking visitors with uncanny calm while the Swartberg Mountains hold the horizon steady. Walkways lead from a shaded homestead to the farmlands where incubators hum and feathers are displayed; the air alternates between the chirp of farm life and the low thrum of tourist chatter.
easy.
1–1.5 hours.
Accessible to most fitness levels; involves brief walking on flat farm paths and some uneven farmland surfaces.
Yes—staff supervise feeding in the main yard and provide safe feed; never feed birds outside guided times or with outside food.
Riding is offered under staff supervision and typically limited by age, size, and temperament of the bird—ask on arrival for current restrictions.
Meals are optional; tours conclude at The Pepper Tree Restaurant where Classic and Premier meal options are available for purchase or pre-booking.
Main yard areas are relatively flat but some farmland sections have uneven ground; contact the farm for specific accessibility accommodations before visiting.
Ostrich farming transformed Oudtshoorn’s economy during the late 1800s feather boom; many historic homesteads and farms still reflect that prosperity.
Farms operate as managed livestock environments; visitors should follow rules to reduce stress on birds and avoid bringing food or items that could harm wildlife.
Highgate Ostrich Show Farm operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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