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Meerkat Adventures

De Zeekoe Farm, Oudtshoorn, South Africa
+27) (0)84 772 9678
Ranked #9 of 14 attractions in Oudtshoorn
4.5 of 5 stars 11 Reviews
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Kentucky
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012

We were very excited about the chance to see meerkats and Devey didn't disappoint! It exceeded my expectations. We enjoyed watching them "warm up" and then play for nearly two hours! Devey is very knowledgeable and provided terrific information while we waited on the little ones to wake up.

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Waedenswil, Switzerland
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012
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Highly recommend to go on the Meerkat Adventure tour with Devey. It is an early start at 5am when you meet him just outside Oudtshoorn. Together you travel on for another few minutes before the cars are parked. After a coffee everybody gets a camping chair and you walk over to the spot where the Meerkats are sleeping. (Devey always... More

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Altrincham, England
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 November 2011
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There seems to have been a debate about whether Meerkat Adventures offers value for money. Looked at one way, it may seem expensive, but I feel that misses the point. The chances of being able to do this for yourself are virtually nil. You are paying for the specialist knowledge which Devey is able to offer, both in terms of... More

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Lichfield STAFFS
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
65 helpful votes 65 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 November 2011
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I have to agree with some of the comments on here regarding the price; it is very expensive for what it is, given that you have to self drive and you only have one hot drink on offer. However we went and thoroughly enjoyed the experience, Davey was very knowledgeable and knew his stuff. I do think they will out... More

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Berlin, Germany
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 August 2011

The tour was really a unique experience! We really enjoyed the tour with Devey and his little meerkat friends! Devey was really nice and provided us with a lot of interesting facts about meerkats and everything else happining in this area. It was a one of a kind experience to sit just 2-3 meters in front of the meerkats and... More

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birmingham UK
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39 reviews 39 reviews
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35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 August 2011 via mobile
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R2700 for a family of 6 - you must be kidding! We are at the end of a 3 week holiday in SA and have been thrilled with the tremendous value the country has to offer but not in this occasion. There is no transport ( believe it or not you meet the guy at the side of the road!)... More

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Birmingham, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 August 2011 via mobile
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All in all R550 per person to sit in a field and only see the actual meerkats for 15 mins! It was a good experience but completely and utterly overpriced. And for the money you would expect more than meeting him on the side of the road and being made to follow and one measly cup of coffee! If you... More

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Cape Town Central, South Africa
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2011 via mobile

An adventure to experience meerkat society and an insight to understanding their behaviour, which would not be possible but for Devey of Meerkat Adventures -his passion for these creatures and his perserverence in keeping tracks on them and trying to conserve these creatures, his patience in being accepted by them all allowed us a rare and unique VISIT with these... More

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NORTHWEST
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2011
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Having been let down by Meerkat Magic who we had paid R800 up front, we visited the local Tourism office to complain. They told us they no longer had dealings with Meerkat Magic due to numerous complaints and regular unreliability. They gave us details of another Meerkat trip run by Meekat Adventures. Unlike Meerkat Magic who insist on a deposit... More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 December 2010

Had a wonderful time with the very passionate and knowledgeable Devey Glinister watching the meerkats wake up at sunrise and go about their daily business. Devey tracks the meerkats the afternoon before so knows where they (should) be come the followng sunrise, and we set up at the burrow just after sunrise to await their arrival. The first female scout... More

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