Current Meerkat Compound cottages and courtyard

Our story

About Us

A stopover with old-world charm

Meerkat Compound is situated within walking distance of the centre of Kakamas. We offer nine fully equipped self-catering cottages for groups of two to five people, with a combined capacity of 27 guests.

We create green Meerkat footsteps with gas stoves, and energy saving geysers and cooling systems. The antique furniture lends an Old World charm. You can enjoy a meal in our dining room, watch DStv in your cottage or have a braai and just relax.

Be sure not to miss us, right across the well known Pienk Padstal on the N14 as you enter Kakamas from Upington. “Well priced and very nice”.

Current cream and charcoal cottage exterior
Garden and braai area at Meerkat Compound Swimming pool and garden at Meerkat Compound Cottage exterior under the trees at Meerkat Compound

What guests say

4.7 / 5 147 reviews on LekkeSlaap
4.5 / 5 105 reviews on Google
Swimming pool and garden at Meerkat Compound
  • Cleanliness4.7
  • Service4.7
  • Value for money4.7
  • Safety4.7
  • Location4.6

“Very comfortable. Everything we needed. Thanks to the host for his advice! Our second visit to Meerkat Compound (and I am sure won't be the last)…”

Veronica ALekkeSlaap · April 2025

“We stayed in unit 2 and loved it. Clean, neat, well equipped, good aircon, lovely pool. Marius was attentive, brought us lovely grapes from the area and provided wood for our braai. Ideal self catering base for a tour of the area.”

Marlene van ZylGoogle review

“Friendly service, clean, comfortable. Lovely place to stay in. Everything you need and more.”

Herman RLekkeSlaap · April 2025

“The owner was able to provide accommodation at short notice. Rooms are spacious and are properly cleaned every day. A small splash pool to break the heat at the end of the day. To be recommended.”

Willem van WykGoogle review

Good to know before you book

  • Type: Self catering
  • Capacity: 27
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 19:00
  • Check-out: 10:00
  • Award: Afristay Best Value Self-Catering Establishment Award Winner.
  • Languages: English, Afrikaans

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3-star Tourism Grading Council certificate

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