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De Hoop Nature Reserve Boasts Main Concentration of Whales in recent count
"...no words can adequately describe the incredible experience of seeing such a large gathering of majestic marine mammals in their most vulnerable state, enjoying the protection of the sheltered shoreline and the De Hoop Marine Protected Area." - Jean Tresfon, Marine...
De Mond Villa, The De Hoop Collection Opening Soon
De Mond Villa will be one of the properties on the new De Hoop slackpacking trail which is currently being designed. This will be a fully catered and guided 3 to 5 night hike for groups of up to 10. It will include parts of the iconic whale trail route and other spectacular highlights of De Hoop.
In-house talent sees De Hoop through his own Lens
You might recognise Raelton Laing from our front-of-house Hospitality team. When he isn't mixing a summer cocktail at the bar, or serving dinner in the Fig Tree Restaurant, you'll find him swapping his apron for his camera bag. We chatted to Raelton about his...
High School Student Captures The Beauty of De Hoop
With the third round of the De Hoop Photography Contest well underway, we've been seeing some amazing entries, and in the process uncovered a young up-and-coming Photographer, Menrad Holm. At only 16, Menrad has a keen passion for observing nature through his lens. We...
Let Your Children Thrive in the Wild
As parents we say it all the time - children’s relationship with nature and spending time outdoors has changed. It’s not like when we were kids is it? Where is their ‘free roaming’ childhood of playing in the veld, building hide-outs, crossing streams and climbing...
Whoop de whoop – Whales at de Hoop!
An excited William Stephens of De Hoop Collection is happy to announce that “the first aerial count survey of the 2019 whale season is in – and of the total whales seen, over 90% of them were at De Hoop!” Stephens was notified of this by Jean Tresfon, a well-known...
Getting African penguin back to De Hoop!
A bold new project is underway at De Hoop Nature Reserve, aimed at re-establishing a colony of African Penguins in the area, which has disappeared over time due to dwindling fish stocks and threats from land-based predators. The African Penguin Relocation...
Lush and lovely Garden Route – why we love our scenic neighbours
Combine the sea, fynbos-covered hills and wildlife at De Hoop with an exciting line-up of outdoor experiences in the Garden Route for a two-in-one coastal getaway the whole family can enjoy. Some of the top recommended activities for families along the...
A new all-time record for whale sightings at De Hoop!
A Whale of a Weekend at De Hoop: “Unbelievable whale sightings at De Hoop this year… over 1 116 whales spotted on just part of the De Hoop coastline... nearly three times the number of last year – really the best spot for whale watching in South Africa”, said William...
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Whales have Arrived [ + fun Whale Infographic]
Extra Extra, Read All About It! Our MD, William Stephens, spotted whales along the De Hoop coast this past weekend. Whale Season is our absolute favourite time of year, so we’ve put together a Southern Right Whale Infographic so that you and the kids can...