De Zeekoe Guest Farm

This lovingly furnished working farm lies, surrounded by a variety of Oudtshoorn Attractions, in the Klein Karoo. All the region’s highlights, such as ostrich farms, the Route 62 (the longest wine route in the world), the historic Cango caves, the Cango Wildlife ranch, stunning waterfalls and museums, all lie but a stone’s throw away from this little gem! 

Only 7kms outside of the ‘Ostrich Capital of The World’, Oudtshoorn, lies the 3,000-hectare working farm – De Zeekoe Guest Farm. The farm offers the ideal location from which to explore the diverse region of Oudtshoorn, which is a must-see, when travelling South Africa’s Garden Route.  The name De Zeekoe, is derived for the Dutch name for the farm, Zeekoegat, which means “hippo waterhole”. Over a century ago, these water-loving creatures used to frequent the riverbed, now dry, but still evident, in the grounds of the farm today. 

Being the only fair-trade registered property of the Oudtshoorn area, the in-house restaurant offers delicious meals, made with fresh farm produce and free-range meat. Further amenities include a cocktail bar, complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the guesthouse, a jungle gym for the younger guests and recycling and solar power facilities. 

Experience + Activities 

Enjoy the unique opportunity to walk with wild meerkats, during an early morning tour, visit the famous Cango Caves, relax by enjoying a treatment at the farm’s Tranquility Spa, or enjoy stargazing tours in the Klein Karoo’s night skies.  

Of course, tours of the surrounding ostrich farms, are the most popular activity in the region. Learn everything there is to know about these giant birds, from seeing their enormous eggs in the incubators, to watching the full-grown birds frolicking in the dust of an arid semi-desert landscape. There are also numerous amazing hiking paths, that range between 5 and 30kms, in the surrounding mountains. 

Accommodation 

Accommodation is offered in 21 homely farm rooms, with 3 interleading options, 1 wheelchair friendly room and 5 further wheelchair accessible rooms: 

• 4 Standard Rooms – Fully equipped rooms, ideal for a one night stay. The rooms have double or twin beds, offer a garden view, air-conditioning and a small fridge. 
• 5 Luxury Rooms – Tastefully decorated rooms, which all open onto cool verandas, from where guests can enjoy a spectacular view of the stunning Outeniqua and Swartberg mountain ranges that tower in the distance. All Luxury rooms are equipped with air-conditioning, fans, electric blankets, fridge, coffee & tea facilities and a hairdryer.  
• 5 Superior Rooms – Meticulous attention was given to even the smallest of details of these rooms – from the ostrich cushion feathers, Persian carpets and soft lighting, to the sandstone tiles in the quaint bathrooms. Enjoy the cosy indoor fireplace and warm blankets in the winter months. Rooms offer an electronic safe, air-conditioning, coffee/tea facilities, a small fridge and a hairdryer. These rooms all have large bedrooms with full en-suite bathrooms and some have open-air showers. 
• 2 Superior Honeymoon Suites – These rooms all have large open plan bedrooms, King-sized beds, indoor fireplaces, a lounge area, a full en-suite bathroom and open-air showers.  These rooms also offer guests majestic views of the mountains. The honeymoon accommodation is equipped with the best amenities, such as hairdryers, small fridges, fresh bathrobes and complimentary wine and sherry. 
• 5 Deluxe Rooms – These rooms each feature a balcony and a spacious bathroom, which includes a walk-in shower and complimentary bathroom amenities. Luxurious furniture, is paired with soundproof walls and a view of the communal swimming pool. The rooms include comfortable couches, warm blankets for the winter months, air conditioning units, a small fridge and a hairdryer. 
• 3 Private Cottages with private pool – These private Cottages are located only a short 5 minute drive from the main house. They offer breathtaking views of the mountains & abundant birdlife, with 162 recorded bird species. Each cottage has been carefully incorporated into the surrounding Karoo-veldt. The 3 cottages are each equipped with a mini-bar, safe, coffee & tea making facilities, indoor fireplace, outdoor fireplace, bathrooms with showers only, heater/air-conditioning units, bath robes, slippers and a private deck. Complimentary Wi-Fi is also available, despite the cottages being removed from the main guesthouse. Please note, that breakfast and dinner is served at the main guesthouse only.