Cango Caves - 14km from De Poort Country Lodge, at the head of the picturesque Cango Valley, lies the spectacular underground wonder of the Klein Karoo - the Cango Caves. Situated in a limestone ridge parallel to the well known Swartberg Mountains, you will find the finest crystalline limestone caverns, with their vast halls and amazing, towering formations.

Cango Wildlife Ranch - 13km from De Poort Country Lodge, lies the Cango Wildlife Ranch and Valley of Ancients, an endangered species breeding facility extraordinaire. The oldest and biggest cheetah contact centre offers visitors the rare opportunity of interacting with our hand reared cheetahs and getting actively involved in saving this species and others from extinction.

Cango Ostrich Show Farm - Ride an Ostrich, feed an Ostrich and learn about Ostriches.

Wilgewandel Camel Rides - Situated 13km from De Poort Country Lodge - ideal for a picnic and a perfect place to keep the children busy.

Rus & Vrede Waterfall - Situated 14km from De Poort Country Lodge - An exciting walk to a beautiful waterfall in the heart of the Klein Karoo.

Swartberg Pass - The Swartberg Pass, a National Monument, is the last of the great passes built in the nineteenth century and is of great historic interest. It is a gravel road (in good condition) and offers the most spectacular views of the Little Karoo and the Great Karoo.

Museums (CP Nel, Le Roux Town House, Arbeidsgenot) - Ask your hosts about these museums, as well as the historical "feather palaces" in and around Oudtshoorn.