Five Shy Meerkat Tours
Original Tours Since 2004
The most popular of our activities we offer are without a doubt the daily wild habituated meerkat tours. These tours that commence only at sunrise are dependent on fair weather, since these little creatures will not venture outside their burrows on cold and rainy days. (No tours on rainy days & Christmas day).
Have a look at our meerkat videos and direct meerkat website.
GENERAL GUIDELINES:
Sunrise tours only. Bookings are essential.
The day before the booked tour, JD has to go out and search for the meerkats. Upon his return from the field, he will then inform us of the meeting point and time. Please note that the starting point for these tours is roughly 16 km from the main house and requires self-driving.
No children under the age of 10 years allowed, as you have to sit very quietly in order not to scare the little creatures. Babysitters can be organised at an additional fee.
Pictures may be taken with guide’s permission.
Please note: we have a cancellation policy.







Guest Reviews
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EXCELLENT Based on 313 reviews Linda Mertz18/05/2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. It's in the middle of nowhere. Beautiful nowhere. Lovely well appointed rooms. Great views/ grounds. I love the swing on my deck and just listening to nature. Love also that they are trying to be sustainable/use local products. The buildings are lovely. Especially like the liquor that is in the room. Not sure what it is exactly but it's good!! Also book the Meerkats! Alan Blake11/05/2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Nicely presented rooms and great service. Theo was very helpful with his advice on the area and the Meerkat Experience we were doing at dawn the following day. Unfortunately only stayed one night - would definitely stay again. Sophie Sadek27/03/2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had the best stay here we could wish for. Check-in was swift and super friendly. Rooms were immaculate! Cozy bedroom with the most comfortable bed and mosquito net, beautiful bathroom with full bath, shower and separate toilet. Stunner of a balcony! Pool is a bit chilly, but wonderful views all around and plenty of comfortable sunbeds. Dinner was lovely, again - super friendly staff and tasty courses. Meerkat tour nearby is on the property of the Zeekoe so you get a nice discount for booking the activity through them which is an absolute must - these guys are just too cute to miss. Bert ter Wal21/03/2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Omdat wij op doorreis waren, hebben we maar één nacht doorgebracht bij De Zeekoe. We kregen een prachtige kamer met terras en uitzicht op de bergen, we hebben hiervan genoten. Zowel het diner als ontbijt de volgende ochtend heeft uitstekend gesmaakt. Directie en personeel zijn heel vriendelijk en samen met de locatie heeft De Zeekoe een onuitwisbare indruk bij ons achter gelaten. Als we in de gelegenheid zijn, komen we graag terug voor een langer verblijf!