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Highgate Ostrich Show Farm

P.O.Box 94, Oudtshoorn 6620, South Africa
27 (0)44 272 7115
Ranked #12 of 14 attractions in Oudtshoorn
3.5 of 5 stars 10 Reviews
Type: Farms
Description: Incubators, baby chicks, ostrich rides and feather crafts are among the attractions at this family-friendly farm.
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Petersfield, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

This is a super place to visit. We were there 9 years ago and loved it. Very nice small groups taken round by knowledgable guides. I do hope it is able to open again very soon

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Brockhampton, United Kingdom
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2012
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we understand that the Farm has been closed for the past year with no opening date in sight. Check before you drive out .

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New Delhi, India
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71 reviews 71 reviews
Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
100 helpful votes 100 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 September 2011

We took this Ostrich show farm out of the three as it was on our way in from Cape Town via R 62 on self drive . A hot cup of coffee revived us from the long drive . Then came the very interesting and well presented tour . You are encouraged to do everything hands on and ask as... More

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Shanghai, China
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2011
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They don't have any idea for protecting visitors.Riding ostrich is too risky. There is no responsibility for the injured visitors. I recommend you to visit new place to experience ostrich.

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Rockhampton, Australia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 September 2010
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When we arrived at the show farm in late afternoon we were greeted by a staff member at the gate. We were a few minutes late for the tour but they allowed us to join rather than wait for the next one. We were showed the eggs, leather and feathers, and watched a staff member make a feather duster from... More

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Sussex, UK
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65 reviews 65 reviews
Reviews in 44 cities Reviews in 44 cities
53 helpful votes 53 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2010
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Arrived late morning and given tea/coffee to await other visitors before making up a small group of about a dozen. Enthusiastic guide showed us around and explained all about the birds in great detail. We were invited to feed some and ride on others! My lady enjoyed herself greatly by being the sole volunteer to stand on the eggs and... More

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pitsburg
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 December 2009

They don't care about your safety. I could be dead while I rode their ostrich because the staffs misguided the ostrich and there were no protection from the risk. Even though they encourged me to ride, they told me that "who enforced you to ride?" after the severe accident happened.

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Los Angeles, California
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90 reviews 90 reviews
Reviews in 63 cities Reviews in 63 cities
72 helpful votes 72 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 September 2008
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I had a good time at the Highgate Ostrich Farm. I’ve never been to any other ostrich farm, so I can’t really compare it to any other ostrich farm; we were there pretty early in the morning, so as we drove up, we were greeted by a guide, and we were given a private tour of the farm. We were... More

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Cologne, Germany
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2011
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Frankfurt am Main, Deutschland
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Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 July 2010
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