De Hoop Nature Reserve

Safari Lodge | Overberg | South Africa The De Hoop Nature Reserve is situated in the Western Cape province of South Africa. It is in the Overberg region, near Cape Agulhas, the southernmost point of Africa.

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Overview

There is a variety of accommodation options at the De Hoop Collection. The most basic option is the campsite rondavels, which have two beds and an outside bathroom.

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Highlights & What to Expect

  • This reserve is known for the abundance of Fynbos vegetation found here, and there are no dangerous predators. Thus, guests can freely hike through the reserve to connect with nature.
  • Walk alongside some massive eland or watch some mischievous baboons.
  • The area is also known for some of the best land-based whale watching in South Africa. Guests will be amazed by the appearance of these oceanic giants when visiting during whale-watching season.
  • The main attractions are the nature reserve and the coastline.
  • Guided tours from the De Hoop Collection are available for hiking, birding, or whale watching.
  • Many bird species can be observed in the Fynbos and around the unique wetland.

Location & Setting

De Hoop Nature Reserve is east of Cape Agulhas, a mere three-hour drive from Cape Town. It is one of the most impressive coastal reserves in South Africa and provides an ideal halfway destination between Cape Town and the Garden Route. The closest towns are Bredasdorp and Swellendam.

Rooms

De Hoop Collection offers accommodation to all budgets. There are several "Melkkamer" houses. A few cottages have three bedrooms, a kitchen, a lounge, and a braai area. Then there are the suites, the most luxurious units available, with king-size beds and en suite bathrooms. Most rooms overlook the magnificent wetland.

Facilities

Fig Tree restaurant offers indoor and outdoor dining areas a short walk from rooms and suites. There is a tennis court, swimming pool, and boules courtyard. The southernmost Cape vulture colony can be observed just outside the reserve, where the local farmers have made a "vulture restaurant." A few local wine farms are accessible from the De Hoop Nature Reserve.

Amenities

Rooms

45

Bar

Restaurant

Swimming Pool

Wifi

Activities

Game Drives

Bird Watching

Bush Walks

Water Safari

Bush Picnics