Cape Country Routes - Accommodation at De Hoop Collection, Arniston, South Africa

DESCRIPTION:

Situated just 3 hour’s drive from Cape Town, the 36, 000 hectares of De Hoop conservation area forms part of a World Heritage Site characterised by rich biodiversity and rare species of fynbos that lead down to an unspoiled coastline. A 19km vlei, which is Ramsar site, stretches across the reserve and is home to rich birdlife, including pelicans that breed on its waters each year. The three nautical miles of De Hoop Marine Reserve beyond the shoreline offer some of the best whale viewing in the world, with some 40% of the global Southern Right Whale population coming to the bay each year to breed.

LOCATION:

De Hoop Nature Reserve is located in the Overberg between Arniston and the Breede River Mouth not far from Bredasdorp.

ACCOMMODATION:

The Opstal Manor House (5-star) provides fully catered accommodation - offers 3 bedrooms en suite. Koppie Alleen (S/C) (3-star) with 4 bedrooms is set amongst magnificent fynbos offering privacy and direct access to sandy beaches. The other 33 self catering cottages range from very basic rondawels to well-equipped cottages. 10 Camping and 5 Caravan sites.

FACILITIES:

The Fig Tree Restaurant in the De Hoop Village provides all meals, teas and picnic baskets. The Opstal area offers a shop and an option of a Boules courtyard, pool, tennis court and mountain bikes for hire.

ACTIVITIES:

Guided Bird and Fynbos Walks, Guided Mountain Biking Trails, Interpretive Marine Walks and Stargazing.

RATES:

From R250 per person per night for self catering up to R1380 per person per night for fully catered accommodation in the Opstal Manor House.

CONTACT DETAILS:

Tel: +27 (0) 861 33 4667
Fax: +27 (0) 11 805 06 87
Email: res@dehoopcollection.co.za
Website: www.dehoopcollection.co.za
GPS: S 34° 27’ 20” E 020° 23’ 60”

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