Skip the Line: Highgate Ostrich Farm Tour Ticket

4.7 (146 reviews) Western Cape, South Africa
Duration1h 15m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Our Traditional Ostrich Tour is not only enlightening but also fun for the whole family. Learn all about ostriches, feed one by hand, and watch as our staff expertly demonstrate the various crafts using the ostrich’s exquisite feathers, eggs and leather. Enjoy the our famous ostrich derby where the local jockeys will entertain you!  Guests can visit Curio Shop and The Pepper Tree Restaurant for meals and drinks

Duration: 1h15

Options

10:30 Start time

Our Traditional Ostrich Tour is enlightening and fun for the whole family. Learn all about ostriches, feed one by hand, learn about crafts and have the opportunity to sit on an ostrich.

8:30 Traditional Ostrich Tour

Our Traditional Ostrich Tour is enlightening and fun for the whole family. Learn all about ostriches, feed one by hand, learn about crafts and have the opportunity to sit on an ostrich.

12:00 tour option

Our Traditional Ostrich Tour is enlightening and fun for the whole family. Learn all about ostriches, feed one by hand, learn about crafts and have the opportunity to sit on an ostrich.

13:00 tour option

Our Traditional Ostrich Tour is enlightening and fun for the whole family. Learn all about ostriches, feed one by hand, learn about crafts and have the opportunity to sit on an ostrich.

14:30 tour option

Our Traditional Ostrich Tour is enlightening and fun for the whole family. Learn all about ostriches, feed one by hand, learn about crafts and have the opportunity to sit on an ostrich.

16:00 Start time

Our Traditional Ostrich Tour is enlightening and fun for the whole family. Learn all about ostriches, feed one by hand, learn about crafts and have the opportunity to sit on an ostrich.

09:00 Start time

Our Traditional Ostrich Tour is enlightening and fun for the whole family. Learn all about ostriches, feed one by hand, learn about crafts and have the opportunity to sit on an ostrich.

14:00 Start time

Our Traditional Ostrich Tour is enlightening and fun for the whole family. Learn all about ostriches, feed one by hand, learn about crafts and have the opportunity to sit on an ostrich.

11:00 Traditional Ostrich Tour

The Premier Meal Option is a generous 4 course meal with cheese platter where you can taste and enjoy ostrich and egg and meat, like youve never tasted before

12:30 tour option

Our Traditional Ostrich Tour is enlightening and fun for the whole family. Learn all about ostriches, feed one by hand, learn about crafts and have the opportunity to sit on an ostrich.

15:30 tour option

Our Traditional Ostrich Tour is enlightening and fun for the whole family. Learn all about ostriches, feed one by hand, learn about crafts and have the opportunity to sit on an ostrich.

13:30 tour option

Our Traditional Ostrich Tour is enlightening and fun for the whole family. Learn all about ostriches, feed one by hand, learn about crafts and have the opportunity to sit on an ostrich.

11:30 Start Time

Our Traditional Ostrich Tour is enlightening and fun for the whole family. Learn all about ostriches, feed one by hand, learn about crafts and have the opportunity to sit on an ostrich.

10:00 Start time

Our Traditional Ostrich Tour is enlightening and fun for the whole family. Learn all about ostriches, feed one by hand, learn about crafts and have the opportunity to sit on an ostrich.

09:30 Start time

Our Traditional Ostrich Tour is enlightening and fun for the whole family. Learn all about ostriches, feed one by hand, learn about crafts and have the opportunity to sit on an ostrich.

15:00 Start time

Our Traditional Ostrich Tour is enlightening and fun for the whole family. Learn all about ostriches, feed one by hand, learn about crafts and have the opportunity to sit on an ostrich.

What's included

  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • All activities
  • Food and drinks, unless specified

What to expect

  1. Highgate Ostrich Show Farm
    Admission ticket included
    Our Traditional Ostrich Tour is not only enlightening but also fun for the whole family. Learn all about ostriches, feed one by hand, and watch as our staff expertly demonstrate the various crafts using the ostrich’s exquisite feathers, eggs, and leather. Sit on or even ride an ostrich.  You will be in awe with the beauty of your surroundings, with the Klein Karoo valley and the picturesque Swartberg Mountains. 

    Experience the world’s largest bird, the ostrich, which lays the largest egg, has the most beautiful feathers and eyes that make you want to fall in love and hug them.

    Each ostrich tour has 2 parts – the main yard and the farmlands.
    • In the main yard, you will be shown different ostrich feathers, the incubators and how they work, gizzard stones, and you can feed the ostriches yourself!
    • The farmlands are where you will be shown the anatomy of an ostrich, visit the breeding pairs nest and for the brave, you may even get the chance to ride one!The highlight of our tours is when we end off with a traditional ostrich race performed by our professional jockeys. You can take part in our ostrich derby as a spectator along the longest Ostrich race track in the world ! 

    Conclude your tour with a traditional ostrich meal.  Meals are served in The Pepper Tree Restaurant located in our historic homestead, with magnificent views of the Klein Karoo valley and picturesque Swartberg Mountains. Guest have the choice between a Classic Meal or a Premium Meal.

    The Classic Meal Option is a generous 3 course meal where you can taste and enjoy ostrich egg and meat, like you’ve never tasted before. Menu options available on request.

    The Premier Meal Option is a generous 4 course meal with cheese platter where you can taste and enjoy ostrich and egg and meat, like you’ve never tasted before. Menu options available on request.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Location Name: Highgate Ostrich Show Farm, Oudtshoorn
Location Address: Volmoed, Oudtshoorn

South 33° 39' 28'' East 22° 8' 9''

Directions: FROM CAPE TOWN

Take the N1 to Worcester.

From there, take the Route 62.

Just before you reach Oudtshoorn, turn right to Mossel Bay (R328).

Over the Olifants River Bridge, up a hill and turn right to Highgate Ostrich Show Farm Drive 2 km and Highgate Ostrich Show Farm will be on your left.

FROM GEORGE/KNYSNA/PORT ELIZABETH

Drive the N2, turn towards George.

Take turn off to Oudtshoorn.

Drive into Oudsthoorn.

Turn left at first traffic light, on R62.

Turn left to Mossel Bay (R328).

8 km, turn right to Volmoed.

Highgate Ostrich Show farm is 2 km on left.

FROM CAPE TOWN ON THE N2

Take the N2 from Cape Town direction George / Oudtshoorn.

The sign board will say George/PE. Turn left to Hartenbos / Oudtshoorn.

Follow sign boards to Oudtshoorn.

Drive over the Robinsons pass

About 10 km before Oudtshoorn, sign boards on the left. Turn left to

Highgate Show Farm.

FROM OUDTSHOORN

Take Voortrekker Road (R62) west in direction of Cape Town, Calitzdorp,

Mossel Bay.

Just at the outskirts of Oudtshoorn turn left (R328) to Mossel Bay.

Go over the Olifants River Bridge, up the hill and turn right to Highgate Ostrich Show Farm.

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please wear comfortable clothes, hat and sunblock

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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