This guide to Oudtshoorn reveals the history of a small Karoo town associated with large, flightless birds and famous mysterious caves; where Ostrich barons built grand homes, Jewish immigrants and Polish refugees settled, and where South Africa's first national anthem was written. It showcases the austere beauty of the surrounding mountain passes, the area's wide variety of wildlife, as well as the agriculture and vegetation of the region. Contemporary attractions and activities, such as the increasingly popular arts festival, the KKNK.