House Boats Accommodation Near Oudtshoorn Ostrich Farms
*All distances listed are as the crow flies, and not actual travel distances.
Nearby Attractions & Landmarks: CP Nel Museum
Oudtshoorn Ostrich Farms Reviews
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In the late 1800s, European and American fashion trends included ladies hats adorned with bird feathers and the demand was so great that it spawned a huge ostrich feather industry in South Africa. The ostrich bird thrives in semi-arid areas and farms mushroomed in the Oudtshoorn area. Farmers made fortunes on exporting of the feathers, however, the industry collapsed in 1900 after the Lacey Act was passed in America, prohibiting entry of foreign animal products into the country. The Europeans quickly followed and but for a few farmers who held on, the Oudtshoorn ostrich feather industry bubble had burst.
Fortunately those farmers survived because the ostrich is now in demand for vastly different reasons; aside from the bird’s magnificent feathers used for fashion accessories and feather dusters, the meat is lean, low in fats and high in iron, while its skin is used to manufacture high quality bags, jackets and shoes. The full-quill bags are popular... Show more
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Guests truly make their accommodation and integral part of their holiday when they opt to stay in a houseboat. There is a wide variety of options when it comes to Houseboating. For guests with seafaring experience, and a skippers licence, there is the opportunity to commandeer your own boathouse, and enjoy the flexibility and freedom it offers. These smaller boathouses can sleep up-to five people and offer basic amenities for self-catering. For guests wanting or willing to let someone else do the boating there are both economy and luxury houseboating options to choose from. Economy is ideal for larger groups, and guest who want a more hands-on approach to their holiday. Guests preferring smaller groups, or wanting to simply take in the experience, luxury is the way to go. Extra’s on a luxury houseboat include full ensuite cabins, all meals made by the boats chef, and full deluxe amenities.