Our Recent Media Coverage
Getting back to basics at De Hoop Nature Reserve
Being an online journalist means I often have a bit of weird existence. It’s an existence where I feel like I have to be constantly switched on and sharing my every ‘Instagram worthy’ move. It’s an existence which has me constantly glued to my smartphone and always...
Pick up the Slack Pack
Who said adventure has to involve heavy backpacks, lukewarm instant noodles and only basic accommodation? Take a look at these slackpacking trails. SLACKPACKING LIMPOPO PROVINCE: THE PAFURI TRAIL After hiking the Pafuri Walking Trail, in the Makuleke Concession in the...
De Hoop’s new luxury digs
Cape Town - The De Hoop Collection offers a wide range of self-catering and luxury accommodation in one of the most beautiful parts of South Africa. De Hoop has something for everyone - from the camping and caravanning sites, to the more affordable rondawels, to the...
Merrell Whale of Trail 2016 date announced
South Africa’s acclaimed five day Whale Trail hiking route is offered as a challenge to runners capable of embracing all 53km of spectacular mountain paths, technical rocky ridgelines, sandy beach stretches and endless, mind blowing, beautiful vistas all in one tough...
The new Shed venue at De Hoop delights
Nestled within the magnificent De Hoop Nature Reserve, De Hoop Collection is the most memorable place to celebrate a weekend wedding or a special event with your family and friends. Located a mere three hours drive from Cape Town, this 36 000 hectare conservation...
FullSus – Chilled Vibes And An Awesome Ride
When my usual riding partner pulled out a couple of weeks before the Potberg and De Hoop MTB Challenge I thought it would be the perfect race for my old mate Jacques Rademan to join me on. It would be Jacques’ first stage race, and as it has got a far more of a...
Mirror.co.uk- Cape Expectations
There aren’t many places on Earth where you can perch on a massive white sand dune – or sit outside a bar, cold beer in hand – and watch whales frolic in the surf. But that’s what hordes of people flock to do along South Africa’s south coast. Around this time of year,...
De Hoop Announces Opening Of New Spa
The De Hoop Nature Reserve, approximately 36 000 hectares in size, located a mere three hour’s drive from Cape Town, a natural wonder of unsurpassed beauty and a favourite destination of hikers, cyclists, bird watchers and whale watchers and now for the seekers of...
ShowMe : Cape of Good Times
Capetonians are often accused of being arrogant or blase about the idyllic paradise they call home. Whether this is true or not is up for debate, but the fact that the entire province is one of exceeding natural beauty is indisputable. Read more here
WebJet: 12 Hidden Places to get off the Grid in South Africa
Some might argue that all you need to do to get off the grid is to wait around until Eskom takes you off it anyway – but we’re thinking along the lines of something a little more extended than loadshedding. The kinds of places we’re talking about are out of the way...
EnduroHub : Nature reserves, whales, proteas, vultures and extraordinary MTB
The third annual Potberg and De Hoop MTB event took place in the Overberg region from 7-9 August and proved to be a feast for mountain bikers and nature lovers alike. - See more here
Sawubona : SA Family Holidays – 6 of the Best
South Africa is a fantastic holiday destination for families, offering a wide variety of options when it comes to keeping mom, dad and the kids entertained and enthralled. Here are six of our favourites: Read more here
Latest Blogs on De Hoop
Enjoy Nature in the Lap of Luxury
“The Whale Trail, The De Hoop Collection now offers a brand-new luxury take on this famous coastal hiking experience. Over four days, the new Vlei to Whales Trail is an easily doable walk of about 38km, (compared to the Whale Trail’s 55km). The experience is …more
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 Conservation Photographer Whale Season …more
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 …more
Magical Moments And Memories At DE HOOP NATURE RESERVE
The De Hoop Nature Reserve has kept me spellbound and found a way into my heart long before we crested the top ridge of the reserve. The sheer natural beauty that lay before us quite literally took my breath away and we stopped for a few moments …more
De Hoop Launches New Restaurant The Shed
The De Hoop Collection on The Western Cape, Coastline.
A Weekend of Whale-watching, Wildlife, Wining, and Dining at De Hoop Nature Reserve
14 striking photos of De Hoop Nature Reserve
De Hoop Nature Reserve Educational
Hiking the Whale Trail – Your Rough Guide