Oudtshoorn - Alfred&

Oudtshoorn

Tailor-made Oudtshoorn Holidays

A serendipitous combination of back-to-the-land rural living, flightless big birds and subterranean stalagmite-rich chambers, Oudtshoorn’s striking semi-desert hinterland is vastly different to the nearby coastline. It’s also the majestic gateway to the Swartberg Pass, so be prepared for an epic gravel road journey cutting through colossal cinnamon coloured sandstone towers where the views, the vertigo and the elements have you feeling like you’re teetering on the edge of the world.

Testament to the geographical variety of the region, you can taste local ostrich eggs, take a wine tasting tour and travel underground to millions of years old caves all on the same day. The Cango Caves are the trump card; remarkable, devilishly tight spaces dripping in geological formations so beautiful that, if you didn’t know their history, you’d think they were theatrical art installations. Just as raw and real, Oudtshoorn’s wide open spaces are home to hundreds of ostrich farms where locals carve out livelihoods in the arid heat. Back in the 1900s, it was ostrich plumes that made this town its money, and the boom of the birds can still be in the numerous Victorian ‘Feather Palace’ houses.

Our local Oudtshoorn experts will introduce you to remote and mesmerising spots that ruffle the feathers, stir the soul and stay in the heart for years to come.

Plan your holiday withAlfred&

Your journey will start with one of our UK team – someone like Andy, who's travelled extensively in South Africa. They’ll shape your ideas into the trip of a lifetime. But they won't do it alone. They'll draw on the expertise of our contacts on the ground, connecting you to the people who'll make your holiday one you'll always remember - ex banker who can show you the hottest foodie spots in Cape Town, the award-winning young sommelier who can introduce you to Stellenbosch's finest wines and the walking safari ranger who can guide you to the best game.

Andy Fulker

South Africa Travel Expert for Alfred&

Andy Fulker’s travels have taken him all across South Africa, from the Western Cape to KwaZulu-Natal. He loves its year-round variety, which means you can experience something new and different every time, from fine dining in Cape Town to bush walks in the Kruger. His best adventure so far is cage diving with great white sharks from Gansbaai.
Ntobeko Ntshingila

Duty Manager at Three Tree Hill Lodge

Ntobeko has been part of the Three Trees family for 13 years and describes it as a lovely journey with lots of room for growth and experience. She has her own family, including a daughter of 18, and a son, aged three. She lives in a nearby village with her parents, four siblings and three nephews. When not spending time with her family she manages her broiler chicken business, which brings her extra income.
Zolani Mofu

Senior Safari Guide Kariega Game Reserve

Zolani Mofu was born and grew up in Paterson in the Eastern Cape. He holds the Field Guide Association of South Africa (FGASA) Level 2, Skippers Category R, Track and Sign Level 1 and is a Lead Trails Guide. When he isn’t showing guests the wildlife of Kariega Game Reserve, Zolani loves spending time outdoors and enjoys photography and hiking.
Rupesh Kassen

Founder and guide of Eat Like A Local

Rupesh Kassen abandoned his decade-long career in banking to move to East Africa, where he trained and worked as a chef. He later became immersed in South Africa’s food scene and worked as a food critic before setting up Eat Like A Local in Cape Town. Rupesh now offers guided food tours to showcase the city and its diverse culture and history through food.
Fundi Ziqubu

Sommelier

Fundi was born in Durban and fell in love with wine when it was introduced to her by a few Capetonian friends. On discovering her passion she got the chance to study wine with the department of tourism in collaboration with the Sommeliers Academy. Being appointed sommelier at Lanzerac was a career highlight and in 2019 Fundi was named most up-and-coming wine steward by the Distell Inter-Hotel challenge.
Cheryl Blackburn

Owner and guide, Three Tree Hill Lodge

Being born in the Kruger National Park instilled in Cheryl a love of nature and wildlife. Having lived and worked as a guide in the Kruger reserve, and also in Botswana, she eventually got the opportunity to run her own lodge, with her growing family, in the lush KwaZulu Natal Drakensberg region. She still finds time to guide guests on foot, tracking white rhino in the neighbouring Spioenkop Game Reserve.