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‘Ostrich farm and meerkat sanctuary’

Welcome to the world of the Meerkats!
De Zeekoe Guest Farm in South Africa’s Garden Route is an ideal haven for explorers, wine enthusiasts, hikers and lovers of the natural world with its Meerkat magic conservation project underpinning everything the resort strives for. This fully functioning farm is an eco paradise to treasure, and the perfect eye opener to South Africa’s off the beaten track appeal.

In Our Opinion


‘Farm life at De Zeekoe is completely naturalistic, staff extend their welcome to guests to share these amazing experiences with nature, making you feel really proud to have shared in the knowledge that you are part of a wider programme of conservation’

• Located just a 10 minute drive from Oudtshoorn and perfectly suited to explore the Garden Route and the Klein Karoo
• Half way between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth
• Situated on the R62 wine route
• Safari Ostrich Farm: Situated across the road
• Cango Caves: 30 minute drive
• Grundheim Wine Cellar: 30 minute drive
• Quad biking and abseiling close by

Choose from the following room types:

Standard Room

• Double or twin bedded
• Balcony
• En-suite bathroom
• Views over the gardens and Swartberg mountain range

Luxury Room

• Double or twin bedded
• Balcony
• En-suite bathroom
• Views over pool, Olifants river bed and the Outeniqua or Swartberg mountain range

Deluxe King Suite

• Luxury open plan bathroom
• Indoor fireplace
• Patio with sun loungers
• Views of the Swartberg mountain range

• Meerkat magic conservation programme ( see Special Features )
• Salt water swimming pool
• Weddings
• Conference facilities
• Wine cellar
• Walking trails
• Bicycle hire
• Canoeing

Children's Facilities


• The resort is child friendly

All meals are provided in a sociable setting of shared community. Guests can request picnic baskets for days spent out of the resort.

Meerkat Magic: This 2000 hectare nature reserve is run by nature conservationist Grant McIlrath whose documentaries have been screened by the BBC. His aim is to study and protect the animals as they live freely in their natural environment. The wild meerkats are observed by guest parties in their and tours begin shortly before sunrise. No tracking devices are used on the animals. Other animals within the nature reserve include the bat-eared fox, porcupine, aardwolf and aardvark. 

Map of De Zeekoe Guest Farm

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