You’ve probably all heard of people riding horses, camels and perhaps even dolphins, and only in South Africa is it possible to ride an ostrich. It’s actually a well-known activity there, especially in Oudtshoorn, while many beginners are more than welcome to try their luck on their holidays and tours.

Ostrich races are popular and it can be brilliant to watch experienced riders take excellent control of this non-flying bird, while there are many farms in the desert area of Oudtshoorn that offer this activity at a very reasonable price.

It must be said that ostrich riding takes a lot of skill, and it’s always an advantage if you know how the bird thinks and moves, so a little bit of research and reading can be beneficial before you hop on the back of an Ostrich on your South African adventure.