Meerkat Adventures
Meerkat Adventures (De Zeekoe)
Sit at the burrows of wild meerkats at dawn and watch them emerge, bask in the sun and stand guard. It is the most popular nature experience in the Little Karoo.
Meerkat encounters are led by conservation staff at De Zeekoe farm, west of Oudtshoorn. You set out before sunrise and bring a folding chair to sit by the burrows of a wild meerkat group that has grown used to people. When the sun rises, the meerkats pop out, stand upright to bask, keep watch, and then fan out to forage. They are often only a meter or two away. The outing lasts about 2 to 3 hours and costs about 800 to 900 rand. Booking in advance is required, and the trip is cancelled in bad weather. You can stay at De Zeekoe farm for easy access to the meeting point. Please stay quiet and do not feed the animals.
Opening hours
Meet before sunrise (around 05:00–08:00, varies by season)
Nearby sights
- Oudtshoorn Ostrich Farms
- CP Nel Museum
- Cango Wildlife Ranch
- Cango Caves
- Swartberg Pass
- Outeniqua Pass
- Montagu Pass
- Botlierskop Private Game Reserve