AMBER LODGE
Accommodation Services in Oudtshoorn

Surrounded by ostrich farms, Amber Lagoon is a green oasis abundant in indigenious and foreign plants, trees and birds. It is here, where backpackers can truly relax and enjoy the real beauty of South African nature. You want to experience something completely different? Please note that all prices are per day and with linen included. cinammon, chocolate, amarula and every other type of filling you can imagine! ) Relax at our big pool and jump in for a swim when the African Sun is burning down on you. Our neighbour will take you on a tour of his farm, where not only ostriches can be seen on the way but also springbok and other wild animals. Enjoy a scenic drive through the Swartberg Mountains over the Pass. A historic donkey trail was used back then and is now re-established for tourists. Mountain bike hire, 4x4 tours in the mountains with picnic or walking in the field. Visit these vast dripstone caverns and admire the beautiful formations created by nature. You will find fascinating stalactites, stalagmites and multiple other formations throughout a standard tour of approx. If you feel a bit more adventurous, then join a tour entering deeper into the mountain including crawling through narrow tunnels and shafts. Visit the reserve located in the Gamka mountains, which is the home to the endangered mountain zebra, an unusual protea, Khoisan Rock Art and marine fossils. Calitzdorp is famous for its wine, especially its Port. And afterwards take a stroll around the small village, admiring the architecture and charm of the old houses. Oudtshoorn is the commercial and tourism center of the greater Klein Karoo region and also the ostrich capital of the world. One of SA's best kept secrets, the poort cuts right through the middle of the Swartberg Mountain Heritage Nature Reserve and crosses the Huis River no fewer than 23 times before it leads you into the beautiful Vleiland Valley. Take in the stunning views along the route or picnic at rest areas surrounded by the magnificent nature.