New Developments @ De Zeekoe

2009-08-04

We are proud to announce that our 5 superior suites are complete.
We now have 16 rooms at the main house and 4 waterfront cabins at the lake. Each with a spacious bedroom, en-suite bathroom with separate shower, outdoor shower and patio with beautiful views. Each room is tastefully decorated by Paula herself. Our dining & conference room is also completed and we have hosted 5 successful functions. The guests can enjoy breakfast on the patio with stunning views and dinner outside with a breathtaking sunset. We are also aiming to get 5*
(stars) for this new development.

All our other rooms have also undergone a series of upgrades/ renovations and are all fresh and inviting.

CONFERENCE & WEDDING VENUE PACKAGES

Conference and wedding packages are now available and can be viewed on our facilities page.

ECO FARM TOURS & HORSERIDING

We have started with 3 new outdoor activities.

Farm tours @ R100.00 pp: DW, our guide, tells guests all about the farm, from ostriches to the overlapping flower zones.

Horse Riding is available as well, even for the inexperienced riders!
DW’s horses are very well trained and what better way to explore the area than on horseback? 2-3 hour tour at R350.00 pp.

Last but not least, guests can now enjoy a sun downer cruise on the Olifants river with a glass of wine and some of our home-made cheese.

INDABA 2009

Paula and Sarita attended the Indaba held in Durban during May.
Good business was done and the Indaba was found to be a very successful one.

To all of you we met there or bumped into….. thank you for your time.
Some of the guesthouse owners had the opportunity to chat with the well known Johan Rademan of RSG-Radio station. This interview was broadcast on RSG On the 23rd May.

WINTER SPECIALS

Stay for 3 nights and the 3rd night you get 50% off the accommodation.
Stay for 4 nights and stay the 3rd night free. Also look out for our special advertisement in “Die Burger and Die Rapport”.

KKNK FESTIVAL 2009

We participated in the “DE KAT Warmhartfees”. We put up our “open air”
dining room and kitchen to prepare a 5 course dinner for 14 guests.
(see left) The main road, Baron Van Reede str was blocked off to all traffic. Half of the funds went for the underprivileged children “huis Triomf” in Oudtshoorn. It was a huge success. Look out for De Zeekoe in their new issue for June or July.

MEERKAT MAGIC

During the severe drought earlier this year, the meerkats have been struggling to survive - they have moved to the military base which is next to the De Zeekoe Reserve. The 4 babies born in August 08 – only 2 are now alive, the 5 born in November 08 – only one is still alive.
All together 9 meerkats have died including the dominant female, which is very sad!! But, things are looking better. The meerkats are doing well after good rains and they are back on the De Zeekoe Reserve. We are happy to say that the tours are still running. Tours are now R750.00 pp for guest staying at De Zeekoe. Should you book directly with Grant other fees will apply (R1200 pp).

Please do take note of the following:
Our fax number has changed to 044 2728534

KEEP WARM THIS WINTER!

KIND REGARDS
PAULA POTGIETER AND THE DE ZEEKOE TEAM