Five Shy are based on one of the most beautiful cattle and alfalfa (lusern) farms in Oudtshoorn, home of, the original meerkat conservation site.
Come join in and take the educational tour with me and the meerkats. They are incredibly adorable and
All Information and photos on this site are from my own(me JD)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.
See you soon.
Absolutely amazing, I actually cried! To watch Meerkats that close up in the wild where they belong,... - Michelle Cope.
Michelle Cope
Absolutely amazing, I actually cried! To watch Meerkats that close up in the wild where they belong, was just awesome. The guide we had was phenomenal, the detail he knew about the Meerkats and in particular this group was fantastic. I felt like I'd be dropped into the middle of a nature documentary!
Michelle Cope experienced the Wild Meerkat Adventure Tour
ILARIA GUARRACINO
The experience was amazing. My husband and I have always liked meerkats, but seeing them in person is something else entirely. the coffee at the meeting point was a welcome treat given the early wake-up call. our ranger was great, explaining a lot about the environment we were in as well as the life and behaviour of the meerkats. it was great to see them come out one by one and interact with each other! I recommend this experience to everyone. ilaria and Gianluca
ILARIA GUARRACINO experienced the Wild Meerkat Adventure Tour
Helena Ruiz
The Wild Meerkat Adventure Tour has been one of the most wonderful experiences of my life. I'm a big fan of meerkats, so I couldn't miss out on visiting them during my trip to South Africa. I set off for Oudtshoorn by car very early in the morning and arrived at the farm at 6 am. All guests were welcomed with a warm drink and a small snack. After the little breakfast, we made our way into the field with folding chairs. Our two guides explained interesting facts about the meerkats and how they managed to get so close to them. Shortly after seven o'clock, the first meerkat appeared, followed by 11 of the 14 members of the family. It's up to you how long you want to stay with the meerkats. I enjoyed two hours with them. I recommend anyone who is fascinated by these small animals to take the tour and enjoy the memories for a very long time.
Helena Ruiz experienced the Wild Meerkat Adventure Tour
Olivia Kosman
We loved this acitivity! It was a fantastic experience to observe the animals from such a short distance. Our guide told us a lot about meerkats. And the story of how he accustomed the animals to humans was also totally exciting. The team does a great job and the activity was a unique experience. I don't think you often get the opportunity to get so close to the animals and observe them in their natural habitat. In addition, we were lucky because of the weather and were able to observe the animals for a very long time. I can recommend this tour to anyone who loves meerkats.
Olivia Kosman experienced the Wild Meerkat Adventure Tour
