Whales, Whales and more Whales!!

Every year, some 40% of the world’s Southern Right Whales come to these shores to breed and De Hoop Nature Reserve is an important destination for these creatures. Females and their calves swim in the clear waters, while males put on spectacular displays. 

These endangered mammals ensure that the De Hoop Reserve in South Africa is one of the world’s best land based whale-watching areas. As a marine reserve and World Heritage Site, De Hoop guarantees a safe nursery for these pods of visiting cetaceans. They come so close to the shore that visitors can relax on the unspoilt sand dunes, watching in awe as these beautiful creatures calve, blow, breach and belly-flop. 

 

Season runs from: End of May through to November. In season 500-600 whales will call De Hoop home. Sightings of 50-75 during height of season.

Beautiful Parts of South Africa

De Hoop Nature Reserve

This beautiful reserve is a favourite for hikers,cyclists and bird watchers.De Hoop has one of the best hiking trails in South Africa: the Whale Trail, this route offers coastal and mountain walking,with spectacular views.

 Activities:

• Mountain Biking & cycling

Mountain bikers are encouraged to explore the magnificent terrain, which sustains part of the world’s smallest and most threatened plant kingdom – the Cape Floral Kingdom. Close-up encounters with bontebok, Cape mountain zebra, eland, red hartebeest, baboons and ostrich are a highlight. A qualified field guide will share his knowledge of less obvious natural and historical aspects of De Hoop.

• Whale Watching

 Every year, some 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. These endangered mammals ensure that the De Hoop Reserve in South Africa, is one of the world’s best land based whale watching areas

 

• Star Gazing & Identification

Experience the magnificent stars and constellations that the clear De Hoop night sky has to offer.Learn about the various star signs and other interesting facts about the sky.

 

Accommodation:
 
Self-catering or luxury accommodation in one of the most beautiful parts of South Africa.  The De Hoop Collection offers a wide range of accommodation. From camping and caravanning sites and affordable self-catering chalets to more luxurious self-catering cottages and upmarket fully catered lodges
 Care for Nature:

• Biodiversity
• Kids Zone

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