WHAT AWAITS YOU IN DE HOOP NATURE RESERVE?

De Hoop Nature Reserve is approximately 340 square kilometres (130 square mi) in area, it is one of the largest natural areas managed by Cape Nature. De Hoop forms part of THE "Cape Floral Region Protected Areas" and is classified as a World Heritage Site.

The De Hoop Marine Protected Area extends three nautical miles out to sea from the coastline. 40% of the world’s southern right whales come to these shores to breed. Females and their calves swim in the clear waters, while males put on spectacular displays making De Hoop one of the world’s best land based whale watching areas.

De Hoop is a haven for both terrestrial and marine animals. The reserve has a total of 86 mammal species. These include the rare bontebok and Cape mountain zebra, eland, grey rheboks, chacma baboon, yellow mongoose and caracal. Leopards, although rare, are also found in the reserve. Marine mammals include dolphins, seals and are the breeding grounds for southern right whales.

It has a number of world class accommodation spots perfect for those relaxing evenings listening to sounds of the bush and ocean. Truly a great bush and beach experience.

FACTS

Western Cape province of South Africa.
The capital is Cape Town.

Cape Town International Airport [Cape Town]
George Airport [George]

The vegetation De Hoop Nature Reserve is part of the world's smallest and most threatened plant kingdom, known as the Cape Floral Kingdom. The reserve also contains one of the largest areas of the rare lowland fynbos. The marine protected area of the reserve has a total of 250 species of fish. De Hoop supports a large number of resident and migratory bird species. The total count is 260. The reserve is also home to the only remaining breeding colony of the rare Cape vulture.

De Hoop Nature Reserve's climate is Mediterranean, with warm summers and mild winters and receives 380 mm of rain annually The winter months run from May to September [low season] while the summer runs from October to April [high season]. The summer averages 24C [75F] while winter temperatures average 13C [55F]

English, Afrikaans and Xhosa

Rand [ZAR]
US Dollars are not accepted.
Foreign exchange services are available in big cities and airports.

The Whale Trail
Land Based Whale Watching
Mountain Biking