Rietfontein Ostrich Palace

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In the early 1900s, Oudtshoorn became South Africa’s ”Ostrich Capital” and Rietfontein was the first ostrich farm. The farm was established by the Potgieter Family in 1879 and by 1910 it was the world’s biggest, carrying 10 000 birds. Today it is still a working ostrich farm, and Kobus and Elmare Potgieter look forward to welcoming guests on a guided tour or to view the exterior of the Victorian Feather Palace. Guests can enjoy country-cooking and South African hospitality at the restaurant from 08h30 – 16h45. Accommodation comprises peaceful and secluded cottages on the farm on a bed-and-breakfast basis, with dinner on request. Rietfontein is within easy driving distance of the famous Cango Caves, the dramatic Swartberg Pass to Prince Albert and the Indian Ocean.

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3	Unit/Rooms	15:00 Check In 10:00 Check Out
1	Emma Cottage
	Includes: B & B The Emma Cottage was once the ironing room "strykkamer" & dairy room "melkkamer" on the farm. In 2004 Senta Berger the famous German actress filmed a South African Film at Rietfontein. Thereafter we decided to renovate the building into a cosy & comfortable cottage for our guests.	Rates on request.
1	Hoepoe Unit
	Includes: B & B The Hoepoe unit comprises of 1 x twin room ensuite and 1 x double room ensuite. The original building was also used for a dairy and a tool store "gereedskapkamer". We renovated this unit in 2005.	Rates on request.
1	Ostrich Unit
	Includes: B & B The Ostrich Unit comprises of 2 x en-suite twin rooms with shower & bath and 1 x en-suite double room with shower & bath The original building of Ostrich Nest was run of the original homes on Rietfontein. Where the third generation Potgieters (the 3 Potgieter brother) grew up. JE Potgieter later built the Ostrich Palace in 1909, which today homes the fifth generation of Potgieters.	Rates on request.