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- • Experience Wild Meerkat Tours at Sunrise
- • Enjoy a 2-3 Hour Guided Tour of Meerkat Burrows
- • Get Close to the Cutest Wild Meerkats in Their Natural Habitat
Why We Love This Unique Experience
Experience the magic of the wild with the Wild Meerkat Adventure Tour, a must-do for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts. Set in a stunning natural environment, this captivating experience allows participants to witness the charming antics of wild meerkats in their natural habitat. Perfect for those looking to appreciate the beauty of the animal kingdom, this tour promises an unforgettable connection with nature.
The adventure kicks off at sunrise, maximizing the chances of spotting these playful creatures as they emerge from their burrows to greet the day. Each tour lasts between 2 to 3 hours, during which guests can enjoy a warm cup of coffee while settling in with a lightweight aluminum chair for optimal viewing. Experienced tour guides will share their insights as participants quietly observe meerkats foraging, playing, and interacting. These delightful animals are wild and unhandled, creating a unique opportunity to witness their natural behaviors up close. Remember to bring a camera to capture these stunning moments!
Whether looking for an exceptional treat for a loved one or a unique way to connect with nature, the Wild Meerkat Adventure Tour makes for a fantastic gift. Ideal for birthdays, anniversaries, or any special occasion, this experience offers a delightful blend of education and fun that will be cherished for years to come. Share the magic of the wild and create unforgettable memories with this one-of-a-kind adventure!
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Experience Overview:
Wild Meerkat Adventure TourThese tours only commence at sunrise (Contact US on 084 772 9678 one day in advance to confirm final start time for your activity) are dependent on fair weather, since these little creatures will not venture outside their burrows on rainy days
The most popular of our activities we offer are without a doubt the daily wild habituated meerkat tours. (No tours on rainy days & Christmas day).
Meerkats are part of the so-called Shy 5 which also includes the bat-eared fox, the aardvark, porcupine and aardwolf. The meerkat tours last between 2-3 hours and booking is essential. Upon arrival at the meerkat burrows, guests are treated to a hot cup of coffee, after which they are issued with a lightweight aluminum chair to sit in while observing the meerkats as they come out of the burrow into the sunshine and then go about their daily routine of foraging and frolicking. These habituated wild animals are never fed or handled by humans.
Tours are presented by experienced tour guides. It is a fantastic experience & unique privilege to get this close to these little creatures in the wild.
The day before the booked tour, the guides have 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…
No children under the age of 10 years allowed as you have to sit very quietly in order not to scare the little creatures. Pictures may be taken So please bring your Camera.
Details & Important Info
Additional Experience Details & Important Information
Sunrise tours only. All tour are sunrise and weather dependable thus start time can only be confirmed one day in advance. It is preferred that you contact us via mobile as we are often in the field and not able to check on our emails as regularly as we would like.
Our contact number is 084 772 9678.
All participants must be capable to walk at least 1km.
Cancellations & Refunds
Reservation Changes, Cancellations & Refunds
All ticket sales are final and not refundable. Reservations cannot be changed, rescheduled or refunded once confirmed. Reservations may be re-scheduled by the operator of the activity due to reasons such as weather, minimum participation requirements, mechanical issues or other interruptions beyond their control.
All gift certificate sales are final and not refundable. Gift certificates can only be exchanged prior to redemption.
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Five Shy Meerkats
Welcome to Five Shy MeerkatsBased in Oudtshoorn, South Africa. Situated in the northern part of the Garden Route, with a lot of fun activities, natural wildlife and the home of Meerkat Adventures. We are based on one of the most beautiful cattle and alfalfa (lusern) farms in Oudtshoorn, home of, the original meerkat conservation site.Let our generation preserve the last frontier. All Information and photos on this site are from my own research and are based on findings and information from seven or eight groups of meerkats that I have worked with around Oudtshoorn in the Little Karoo (South Africa). You must understand that I have only been researching meerkats since late 2008 when I noticed that the meerkats that I was observing every day we're living in an unnatural meerkat habitat.Meerkats and other animals are sold on the black market worldwide as pets. All baby animals are so adorable until they grow up. These animals are not so cute anymore and are then abandoned or kept in very small cages. Meerkats are born with one or two main instincts (digging and marking their territory and mob members). All these are seen as very bad behavior. Especially if they dig up your carpets and furniture and urinate on your furniture and person. The rest of their behavior, like what to eat and how to raise their babies are all shown to them by their parents. Remember, that pets are a full-time responsibility, and they cannot be shoved onto someone else when you go on holiday. They always end up at some rehab center or animal sanctuary, all of which costs a lot of money to maintain. In the case of meerkats, there is no real meerkat sanctuary in Africa and all orphaned meerkats end up in zoos where these establishments are forced to put them in very small enclosures that are not suitable for active roaming animals
Product SKU: ZA-20257-0001
Oudtshoorn Meerkat Sunrise Tour Experience
WC
people
1 participant
hours
- • Experience Wild Meerkat Tours at Sunrise
- • Enjoy a 2-3 Hour Guided Tour of Meerkat Burrows
- • Get Close to the Cutest Wild Meerkats in Their Natural Habitat
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