Skip the Line: Highgate Ostrich Farm Tour

Experience the excitement of a Highgate Ostrich Farm Tour. Learn about ostriches, feed them, and witness crafts using their feathers, eggs, and leather. Don’t miss the thrilling ostrich derby!

Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Highgate Ostrich Show Farm - Our Traditional Ostrich Tour is not only enlightening but also fun for the whole family. Learn all about ostriches, feed one by hand, and watch as our staff expertly demonstrate the various crafts using the ostrich’s exquisite feathers, eggs, and leather. Sit on or even ride an ostrich. You will be in awe with the…
What's Included
  • All taxes, fees, and handling charges included
  • Access to all activities
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional Information

Join us for our Classic Ostrich Experience, an educational and entertaining event for all ages. Get to know everything about ostriches, have the unique opportunity to feed one directly, and observe our skilled employees as they show off the artistry possible with the fine feathers, eggs, and leather of an ostrich. Don’t miss out on our popular ostrich…

Location
Highgate Ostrich Show Farm
Scenic Cape Route 62, Volmoed
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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N570rlmiguell
Mar 16, 2026
Enriching experience! - An amazing experience! Johnatan was an excellent guide, very knowledgeable and funny. Highly recommend the tour and their shop!
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Maxbanks
Feb 19, 2026
A great place to spend and hour or two if you like ostriches. - Such an interesting place to visit to learn about ostriches and be able to interact with them. Lots of ostriches related products to be able to purchase at the end of the tour. Our guide was amazing and incredibly personable.
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Wouterv441
Feb 3, 2026
Very informative - Samantha gave us a very extensive private tour in Sud Afrikans. Professional and clear. Easy to find and helpful staff!
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Suzy
Jan 26, 2026
Really interesting visit - Ben our guide was fantastic, really knowledgeable and so informative . Right length of tour - it was very hot but not too far to walk. Fascinating to learn about the ostriches.
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Danielle186338
Jan 9, 2026
Gorgeous ostrich farm with nice cafe! - This place is a must-visit! We took the tour and Ben was an amazing host. He told us interesting facts at every stop, and encouraged us to interact with the ostriches and ask questions. We had such a great time — we got to cuddle the chicks and feed the retirees. These birds are bold! Not shy at all, so it’s a super activity for people who like to feed animals and get up close.
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Nicolaswo5431sm
Dec 2, 2025
Great experience - It was a great and personal experience. Our Guide was very helpful! We would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone! Learned a lot about ostriches.
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Paradise68647386552
Dec 2, 2025
Refreshing, comprehensively informative tour - WE WOULD BOOK AGAIN BECAUSE... In the beautifully located farm we got a guided tour even for two people because in named time slot there were no more tourists. We have learned a lot about ostriches, but also about their breeding and commercial use. On weekdays, the local production also shows the processing of ostrich feathers and unfertilised eggs. Highlight: You can't buy much corn that the animals peck out of their hands.
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Companion51822909247
Nov 30, 2025
An exhilirating tour of Ostriches! - We had the privilege of participating in the Ostrich farm tour, and this was definitely the highlight of our weekend stay in Oudtshoorn. The tour was so interactive and fun! We got to feed the Ostriches, as well as hold a bucket in front of us whilst several ostriches pecked at the bucket with their necks craning around us! We stood on an Ostrich egg and held a baby ostrich. Our Tour Guide was excellent. He kept us entranced and entertained and made us feel comfortable and not rushed. This is definitely a not-to-be-missed experience!!!
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Martine-run
Nov 5, 2025
Friendly and informative tour - Great visit led by Jonathan who gave clear explanations, anecdotes, gave us the opportunity to feed the ostriches and approach the babies ostriches. Nice activity whether you are an adult or younger.
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Slaebegniesse
Mar 15, 2026
Anticipation not fulfilled :-/ - Had expected more after reading the reviews. It wasn't very busy. Our guide obviously had little desire (tour duration 45 min.) with only 2 people without ostrich babies to touch or get to know. No feeding of the animals with the purchased maize (R 3). The workshop was logically unoccupied on Sunday. The explanations about animals were routine and ok. The shop is well equipped, the small outdoor bar with seating sells chilled drinks. The two tour groups had more experiences. Too bad, price/performance was not right for us!
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From $12
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).