De Hoop Nature Reserve Travel Guide: Top Sights in South africa,

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De Hoop Nature Reserve- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Natural Scenery; South Africa; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 6 hours

De Hoop Nature Reserve, located in South Africa's Western Cape near Cape Agulhas, spans 340 square kilometres and forms part of the Cape Floral Region Protected Areas UNESCO World Heritage Site. It protects one of the largest stretches of lowland fynbos and supports rich biodiversity, including 86 mammal species such as bontebok and Cape mountain zebra, as well as over 260 bird species. The adjacent marine protected area hosts breeding southern right whales, dolphins, and more than 250 fish species. With its blend of rare plant communities and thriving wildlife, De Hoop plays a critical role in regional conservation.

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Reviews of De Hoop Nature Reserve

Angela Meister

5
Reviewed: 2025-02-05

The nature reserve is off the beaten track and one needs to go off road through the barren ( in summer) Overberg. What a delight to arrive at the reserve! Flora and Fauna are well preserved, the white sand dunes and turquoise ocean are very scenic, the tidal pools exciting to explore, snorkeling in summer, whale watching in winter and spring, hiking nicest off peak season. On top of all this super nice accommodation and friendly, knowledgeable staff! Last not least an exhibition about the origins of man which adds to the interest. AND we can recommend the restaurant for events. We were privileged to experience the efficient event management with attention for the details. 10*out of 10 . We are and will be regular visitors. Just one word of caution: on arrival via GPS you need to know that Google maps is mis leading you to the Potberg section which is only for hikers of the Whale trail. The nature reserve is signposted "De Hoop Collection" and the sign can be easily missed. Have fun !
Ruan

5
Reviewed: 2025-01-10

Beautiful and clean Road is mostly gravel and it will be a bit kak to drive a low car here. Use a vehicle with high wheel clearance if possible. The food at the restaurant by the beach was really good.
Owen Nel

5
Reviewed: 2025-01-09

What a Gem in the Western cape which we visited 27 December 2024 to 02 January 2025 which incorporates the sea,vlei land and Fynbos bush with different and beautiful wild animals.The sea and beach is about 14 km away from the accomodation and requires a bit of exersise to get to and from when at the car park.There is a good restaurant by the name of" Bites" with good food on the way down overlooking the sea.There are different types of accomodation ranging from beautiful chalets painted white and camping amongst the bush and beautiful Milkwood trees with some space between stands.The staff here are very professional,happy and helpful.The food at the restaurant is very good.We really enjoyed our stay at De Hoop Nature reserve.Thank you!!
Chris D.

5
Reviewed: 2024-11-30

We absolutely loved our stay at De Hoop Nature Reserve! Our two nights at the hotel were very comfortable and provided the perfect base for exploring this stunning coastal paradise. The highlight of our visit was joining the morning bird watching tour - such an incredible experience! We were amazed by the variety of birds and the knowledgeable guides. We would definitely come back to experience more of what this beautiful reserve has to offer. The hotel’s excellent service and comfortable rooms made our stay even more memorable. A perfect destination for anyone looking to experience South Africa’s natural wonders!
Pascale Ghysels

5
Reviewed: 2024-11-19

It is a long trip off road but the reward is magical: a wild sea, whales, dolphins, it is all in the package. An absolute must see on a trip in South-Africa