Do you still remember the meerkat which gained global fame through the movie Life of Pi? Meerkat in South Africa have adventures every day. As a tourist, you could also join them if you have patience as well as love for this cute creature. All you have to do is to get up at dawn and wait a few hours at the plains.
Meerkat hate cold and would only show up when sunshine enters their caves. By that time, your experienced guide would have found the perfect spot to watch them. And you could wait for them on a comfortable chair and to get to know their interesting life in their natural habitat.