Father’s Day at De Hoop!

This year, for Father’s Day plan something different for Dad! Head off to the De Hoop Nature for a Father’s Day long weekend Special from 16 June – 18 June. The man of the moment deserves to get royal treatment on his special day, and Father’s Day, celebrated in the magnificent setting of De Hoop, ticks all the boxes.

The weekend:
On both Friday 16 June and Saturday 17 June dad, with his family, can enjoy a guided Bird Walk along the Vlei discovering the amazing birds and fynbos, an Eco Boat cruise on the Vlei – in the morning at 11:00 am with delicious tea, coffee and pastries served, and in the afternoon at 3:00pm, with delicious canapés and drinks. What about a guided Marine Walk at Koppie Alleen at midday exploring the fascinating rock pools – order a picnic basket to enjoy at Koppie Alleen on the dunes watching the Southern Right Whales. At 4.30pm get on your bikes and ride through the Bontebok and Eland to Dronkvlei for cookies and hot chocolate (bring your own bike or hire from De Hoop R200 for half a day). On Friday evening Stalk the Lantern, a fun evening activity with a De Hoop guide.

On Saturday afternoon at 4.30pm, Dad can enjoy a complimentary Beer Tasting of the fabulous Birkenhead beers. Join us for Dinner in the Boma around the campfire, where Jerry Fourie, a well known local musician from Stanford, will provide the evening’s musical entertainment. The delicious Boma Dinner menu comprises Leek and Courgette Soup with de Hoop bread, Lamb potjie with Savoury Rice Roasted Vegetables Greek Salad and Pumpkin Fritters, and Cape Brandy Pudding with rooibos custard for dessert, plus a complimentary beer for Dad! After dinner enjoy some smores around the fire!

And if you don’t want to spend the weekend you can book for the Father’s Day lunch on Sunday – day visitors are welcome – bring dad and spend some time out at De Hoop! Enjoy a complimentary Birkenhead Beer Tasting and at 10:30 followed by Father’s Day Lunch which will please even the most discerning palate – delicious Butternut and Prawn Soup served with our special De Hoop bread; Stuffed Leg of Lamb with minted pea mash spring rolls and Profiteroles filled with ice cream and topped with chocolate sauce. A kiddies menu of Butternut Soup with cheese toasties, Meat balls with vegetable sticks OR Chicken strips and chips and Profiteroles filled with ice cream and topped with chocolate sauce Dad’s will receive a complimentary beer with musical entertainment by Jerry Fourie.

Guided Bird Walk R150 per person, Eco Boat Cruise R350 per person, Guided Marine Walk R200 per person, Picnic basket R275 for two and a special Kiddies Picnic bag. Stalk the Lantern – R50 per person. Boma Dinner R250 per person. Father’s Day Lunch R195. All activities and meals for kids 12 & under half price

Winter Special rates apply* – Take advantage of a De Hoop Village unit (sleeps 6) for only R1 500 per night (Usual price R 4590); and you can book a relaxing spa treatment and experience Spa @ De Hoop’s new range of Elemis products.

LUNCH BOOKINGS Call the Reserve on: 028 542 1253
ACCOMMODATION Call the Reservations Team: 021 422 4522