De Zeekoe Guest Farm
Oudtshoorn Bed & Breakfast Accommodation
The name De Zeekoe, is derived for the Dutch name for the farm, Zeekoegat, which literally means “hippo waterhole” over a century ago, these odd-looking, water-loving creatures used to frequent the riverbed that still runs through the farm to this very day.
Situated only 7km outside Oudtshoorn, in the Garden Route’s Klein Karoo, surrounded by the famous Swartberg and Outeniqua mountains, is one of the world’s 17 “hot spots” with 3 overlapping flower zones.
De Zeekoe’s unique charm & extraordinary activities attracts guests of a different kind. People from all walks of life visit this stylish lucerne farm in search of a unique experience. Guests can choose between various accommodation types, ranging from stylish rooms at the main house to luxurious cottages with own private pool. The idyllic setting indeed has something to offer for everyone – from the daring adventure-seekers to those who just yearn for a quiet getaway. This hidden gem has spectacular views with 168 bird species (download bird list) and not the “big 5” but the “shy 5”. De Zeekoe offers a unique in the world opportunity to walk with Wild Meerkats (Five Shy meerkats) and to be part of the shy 5 experience!
Our experienced team, dedicated to satisfy your needs, will ensure a pleasant stay at De Zeekoe. All our facilities and activities will be handled professionally from start to finish. We look forward to welcoming you to our guest farm.
About Oudtshoorn
Oudtshoorn is the ostrich capital of the world. The world’s biggest bird is just one of the many attractions in this area of exceptional contrasts and natural beauty.
The region is home to the spectacular Cango Caves, Africa’s largest show cave system; an ecological hotspot where three distinct plant biomes (succulent karoo, cape thicket and fynbos) converge; and the Swartberg mountain range, which is part of the Cape Floral World Heritage Site.
De Zeekoe is only a 10 min drive from Oudtshoorn and perfectly based to explore the scenic attractions of the Klein Karoo as well as the natural beauty of the nearby Garden Route.
Social Awareness
We employ and give housing to 20 families on the farm. We aim to positively raise the standard of living and uplift the local community. Generations of our employees and their children have been educated by Zeekoegat Primary. Zeekoegat Primary currently schools 120 primary children and 90 pre-primary children and has been open since 1938. De Zeekoe-trust’s long term goal is to rebuild the whole school, seeing that the school building has become unsafe and unstable. The trust was formed by the adjoining landowners of Safari Ostrich Show Farm.
Through Social Upliftment and addressing the needs of the community, we hope to give these children the tools and the opportunities to improve their lives as well as give them a solid education built on a solid foundation.
With this project we hope to address the needs of this community through the following Key Aspects:
- Improved Medical Health Care and Education.
- Sports and Recreation which will help keep the children busy after school and help develop hidden talents.
- Improve the current Feeding Scheme, many rely on the feeding scheme as their one good meal a day.
- Skills Development for the unemployed.
- Financial Aid for high achieving students, who want to study further but don’t have the finances.
If you are interested in supporting this project, or would like more information, please visit the Zeekoegat School Project website.
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