Ostrich Egg Bird Feeders have proved a big hit with our smaller feathery friends. You can sit on our stoep at Safari Ostrich Farm and watch them go about their business while you wait for your tour to begin. We have recorded over 30 different species visiting the eggs to feed. From Sparrows to the…
We at Safari Ostrich Farm, Oudtshoorn, recognise the critical role that we play in providing safe tourism and dining experiences. We pledge to uphold and adhere to the Tourism and Hospitality Industry Standard Protocols for Covid – 19 Operations during the Covid – 19 pandemic. We care about your health whilst you have a…
OSTRICH RUSSIAN BAGUETTE WITH LETTUCE, TOMATO AND BASIL PESTO Serves 6 Ingredients: 500 g KLEIN KAROO OSTRICH RUSSIANS (6 per pack) * 1½ long French bagettes * 3 tomatoes, thinly sliced * butter lettuce * 60 ml basil pesto Method: KLEIN KAROO Ostrich Russians are ready to eat – cold or hot. Heating options:…
Seshweshwe or Seshoeshoe is a printed dyed cotton fabric used for traditional Sotho clothing found in South Africa and Lesotho. The name of this fabric derives from its association with King Moshoeshoe the first from Lesotho. He received the fabric from French missionaries during the 1840s and made it very popular. It is also known…
The summer holidays have arrived and we are getting many visitors to Safari Ostrich Farm for our fun guided tours. I have made a little video to give you a glimpse of what to expect when visiting us- enjoy.
Oudtshoorn, situated in the Klein Karoo, will always be associated with the world’s largest bird, the Ostrich, but it is also home to a great variety of other birds. The focus today is the beautiful Malachite Sunbird also called the green Sugarbird. The Malachite Sunbird is a small nectivorous bird found from the highlands of…
Ostrich meat is red – most people would think it should be white meat like chicken. Ostrich fillet and steak which is very similar to Beef Fillet/Steak and is very healthy. Unlike Beef it is very low in fat and cholesterol. Because Ostrich steak is so healthy as a red meat it has become…
Ostriches are truly unique and amazing animals – note I use the word animals instead of birds. They are of course birds but unlike any other bird in the world. All flying birds have four toes on each foot – part of the reason is to grab prey/food better. All flightless birds have three…
Driving around the Western Cape’s awe inspiring mountain passes , one can’t but be amazed at the genius of Thomas Bain. Thomas Bain (1830-1893) was responsible for 900km of road which included 24 mountain passes built between 1848 and 1888. These passes and roads played a major role in opening up the Cape Colony…
