Oudtshoorn: Kliplokosie Heritage & Ostrich Farm Experience｜South Africa

Join RJ Tours for an unforgettable Klein Karoo adventure that combines local heritage, stunning landscapes, traditional craftsmanship, and authentic farm experiences.

Your journey begins at historic Kliplokosie near Volmoed, a unique settlement that showcases the remarkable skills of local stonemasons. Here, you will learn about the generations of craftsmen who carefully shaped and built homes using natural rock sourced from the surrounding mountains. These skilled artisans used traditional building techniques passed down through families, creating strong, beautiful stone houses that have stood the test of time and remain an important part of the Klein Karoo's architectural heritage.

As you explore the area, your guide will share stories of the stonemasons' lives, their craftsmanship, and how locally quarried stone was transformed into homes, farm buildings, boundary walls, and other structures that helped shape the rural communities of the region. The stone houses of Kliplokosie reflect the resourcefulness and resilience of the people who settled here, blending perfectly with the natural landscape of the surrounding mountains.

The tour then continues to the renowned Safari Ostrich Farm, where you will enjoy a guided tour of a working ostrich farm. Discover the history of the ostrich industry, learn about modern farming practices, and experience these remarkable birds up close.

After the tour, relax and enjoy a delicious lunch at the farm's restaurant while taking in the spectacular views of the Klein Karoo.

This unique experience offers a wonderful combination of local history, traditional stone craftsmanship, cultural heritage, spectacular scenery, and authentic Klein Karoo hospitality—providing visitors with a deeper understanding of the people, traditions, and landscapes that make the Oudtshoorn region so special.