Highgate Ostrich Farm
Mar 2nd, 2009 | By Lalakoi | Category: Oudtshoorn Attractions and Activities, Oudtshoorn Things to DoHighgate Ostrich Farm
Highgate Ostrich Farm
Highgate Ostrich Farm, just outside of Oudtshoorn in the Little Karoo of South Africa was the first ostrich Show Farm in the world and was opened to the public in 1937. Since then the farm has received thousands of visitors from all over the world. The show farm is under the personal supervision of the Hooper family. The Highgate reception area is shaded by pepper trees and in their shade visitors are entertained by a farm choir composed of members of staff
Highgate Ostrich farm specialize in offering groups a conducted tour of the farm including lunch and dinner. Meals are served in their historic homestead, which has a magnificent view of the Little Karoo valley and picturesque Swartberg Mountains. Their world famous Highgate Choir entertains visitors whilst they enjoy ostrich egg and meat dishes accompanied by local wines. There is also a barbecue area that can seat approximately 450 people and is surrounded by a wonderful collection of cacti.
During your visit, experience the world’s largest bird which lays the largest egg, has the most beautiful feathers and eyes that want you to hug them. The professionally trained staff shows visitors the various aspects of the ostrich industry. The tour covers the manufacturing of feather products, artificial and natural incubation and the anatomy of these magnificent birds.
At Highgate you can enjoy riding the birds at your own risk, stand on their eggs, touch the birds and cuddle the chicks all in approximately 1 ½ hours.
Highgate is home to one of the largest and most interesting curio shops in South Africa. Original local curios are made by craftsmen on the farm and the manufacturing of certain items can be seen whilst visiting us.
