Why You’ll Love It:

• Guided and unguided walking in the pristine environment of De Hoop Nature Reserve
• Explore the reserve’s rich marine, plant and wildlife on foot.
• Stay at two De Hoop properties, each offering distinctive nature and paleontological experiences
• As part of your walk you’ll get to hike one of the most breathtaking sections of the Whale Trail.
• Great land based whale watching between July and November.

This itinerary is fully customizable. To change this itinerary, please enquire with us.

What’s Included:

• Road transfer for you and/or your luggage from Lekkerwater carpark to the Lodge.
• Two nights at Lekkerwater; two nights at the De Hoop Collection (either De Mond, Opstal Suites or Melkkammer depending on availability).
• Luggage transfers from Lekkerwater to the De Hoop Collection; road transfer from Koppie Alleen to the De Hoop Collection; road transfer from the De Hoop Collection to Lekkerwater carpark.
• All meals; all local drinks and in-lodge activities.

Exclusions: Premium brand drinks, gratuities and fully comprehensive travel insurance.

Logistics / Seasons

De Hoop nature reserve is a beautiful destination year-round its gentle charms changing with the seasons. During summer (Nov-March) the days are perfect for coastal adventure. Use the fresh morning air to hike out into the fynbos, then cool off with a swim in the tidal pools during the heat of the day.

In April-May and September-October the fynbos comes to life, and sunsets are all about lazy evenings enjoyed with a glass of fine South African wine in hand. Winter, through to the start of summer (July – November) is when the Southern Right whales arrive, congregating offshore to calve, mate and generally cavort in the warm seas. This walk is without doubt a spectacular luxury walking adventure, no matter what time of the year you go on vacation.

Price from ZAR 28,020 in shoulder season (1 May-20 August) to ZAR 40,185  in festive peak period (20 Dec – 7 Jan).

Policies & Access

Child Policy: Please enquire with reservations.

Disabled Access: Please enquire with reservations.

Wi-Fi: Is available throughout this trip.

Excluded: Transfers by road to and from the De Hoop Nature Reserve; Park entrance fees. Expenses of a personal nature, such as laundry, telephone expenses, gratuities, and porterage fees; any additional meals or activities; international flights and related taxes; visa fees where relevant; cancellation, baggage, medical, and evacuation insurance; any new government taxes or levies which are beyond our control.