De Hoop Nature and Marine Reserve, a World Heritage site in the Overberg region of the Western Cape is full of surprises. Picture: Supplied
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“If you go down to De Hoop today, you're sure of a big surprise...”
De Hoop Nature and Marine Reserve, a World Heritage site in the Overberg region of the Western Cape is full of surprises!
A stunning blend of land, pristine beaches, coastal fynbos, a vlei, teeming animal and bird life and one of the best land-based, whale-watching areas in the world, the reserve is the quintessence of natural unspoiled beauty and diversity.
And in its heart, The De Hoop Collection with its distinctive brand of comfort, sustainability and cultural richness offers charming Cape Dutch-inspired accommodation – from affordable self-catering chalets and cottages to more upmarket suites and fully catered lodges and the Fig Tree Restaurant with an impressive Wine Cellar housed in a repurposed grain silo, that overlooks the birdlife-rich vlei.
There are activities galore - biking on well-marked trails (you can rent a bike or bring your own); there’s tennis and/or boules, an eco-boat cruise on the vlei, guided marine walks at Koppie Alleen - unspoiled, with rock pools teeming with anemones, mussels and colourful starfish and perfect to swim in, guided bird-watching walks, walks through the coastal fynbos – up close with herds of bontebok antelope and other diverse wildlife, while rare Cape vultures soar overhead, nature drives with an experienced guide, and of course the whales.
There’s also De Hoop Collections’ new hiking trail experience, the De Hoop Trail – Vlei to Whales, with De Mond Villa - an exclusive, off-the-grid blend of luxury and comfort, recently restored five-bedroom villa, located on the edge of the Ramsar-listed wetland serving as the trail’s primary accommodation.
Augmenting De Hoop’s delights and surprises is the newly opened Origins of Early Southern Sapiens Behaviour Exhibition housed at De Hoop Collection.
Highlighting the archaeological heritage and diverse marine environment of the Southern Cape coastline and human evolution, the exhibition is open to the public and will be managed by De Hoop Collection for the next three years.
A place of beauty, delights and surprises.
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Accommodation is subject to availability at the time of booking.Terms and conditions apply.
De Hoop Collection is a member of Cape Country Routes.
Prize: Two-night midweek stay accommodation for a couple sharing a suite on a dinner bed and breakfast basis.
Ts & Cs – prize to be used between 1 May and 31 August 2025, excludes items of a personal nature, drinks, gratuities, park fees and transport.
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