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De Hoop Nature Reserve
De Hoop Nature Reserve
De Hoop Nature Reserve
De Hoop Nature Reserve
De Hoop Nature Reserve
De Hoop Nature Reserve
De Hoop Nature Reserve
De Hoop Nature Reserve
De Hoop Nature Reserve

De Hoop has a great diversity of ecosystems...

...which visitors can explore by foot quite safely.

Discover De Hoop’s beautiful coastal environment...

...where spectacular sand dunes rise up high.

You can join guided walks to learn about the reserve’s marine life.

De Hoop Opstal is the only place to stay within in the park.

De Hoop is a place that’s worth visiting.

De Hoop Nature Reserve

Reviews of trips to De Hoop Nature Reserve

27 holiday reviews from our travellers of holidays which include De Hoop Reserve.

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Mr and Mrs G
Bucks

"My Dec 2023 trip"

I visited South Africa and 1 other country between 15 Dec 2023 and 7 Jan 2024
"Fantastic trip; we've done extensive travel in Africa before but this trip added more unique experiences and was cleverly designed by Chris McIntyre given our requirements." Read full review: 23 nights in Africa; 7 on a South Africa trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr T
Bangkok

"My Apr 2023 trip"

I visited South Africa between 4 Apr 2023 and 24 Apr 2023
"Big thanks to Tracy for planning this trip for us. My wife, my mother and my boy, they all had a great time.

This was our third trip with Expert Africa and we are always happy with their knowledge, communication and overall services. Twice over the course of this trip, we needed to contact Tracy and thankfully we could just rang her and things were resolved.

We look forward to our next trip with Expert Africa." Read full review: 20 nights in Africa; 17 on a South Africa trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr D.
Chelmsford

"My Nov 2022 trip Botswana, Zimbabwe & South Africa"

I visited South Africa and 2 other countries between 1 Nov 2022 and 24 Nov 2022
"All excellent with little exception

A great holiday" Read full review: 23 nights in Africa; 13 on a South Africa trip
Overall trip
Excellent
safari lovers
UK

"Escaping the UK Winter, embracing PCR tests to visit"

I visited South Africa and 1 other country between 26 Jan 2022 and 22 Feb 2022
"As always Tracy and the team came up trumps with recommendations, encouragement to actually travel while travel restrictions / PCR tests/ potential for sudden changes in entry requirements etc where a concern.
We felt so lucky to have escaped the UK winter , passed all the various tests etc and returned home relaxed tanned and without Covid.
It was our first visit to Mozambique ( encouraged hugely by Tracy when we suggested beach !). Would highly recommend Azura Benguerra.
We know South Africa well and would normally organise most of a trip there ourselves but felt in the current world circumstances that having the support, backing and knowledge of a company like Expert Africa was very important. Thankfully we had no problems at any stage.
We are ready for the next trip soon !" Read full review: 27 nights in Africa; 8 on a South Africa trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr A
Oxfordshire

"My Feb 2020 trip"

I visited South Africa between 14 Feb 2020 and 28 Feb 2020
"Another great trip organised by Expert africa" Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 2 on a South Africa trip
Overall trip
Excellent
RMN and AT
London

"A memorable and wonderful three weeks"

I visited Zimbabwe and 2 other countries between 27 Oct 2019 and 20 Nov 2019
"This was a big trip for us and our expectations were high. But they were met in almost every respect, British Airways excepted.

It was a very memorable and exciting three weeks, at a very hot time of year and in a year of terrible drought in Botswana and Zimbabwe." Read full review: 24 nights in Africa; 8 on a Zimbabwe safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr P & family
Dublin

"Family trip to SA in June/July 2019"

I visited South Africa between 22 Jun 2019 and 14 Jul 2019
"We had a great time in SA. it is a truly beautiful and spectacular country.

In hindsight, we regret not spending longer in Plettenberg Bay and would also have loved to spend a night or two in Prince Albert. At the expense of either Swellendam or Oudtshoorn; both of which towns were not as memorable.

Tracy was very helpful and gave great advice. If we travel to Africa again, we plan to use Expert Africa and have recommended it to several friends.
This was our second time to use Expert Africa. We travelled to Namibia in 2016.

Thank again" Read full review: 22 nights in Africa; 12 on a South Africa trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs H
Maningtree

"Hammerton Family Adventure"

I visited South Africa between 4 Apr 2019 and 25 Apr 2019
"It met and exceeded our expectations.

All the accommodation was larger in real life than the photos suggest. It was all well maintained and presented.

All staff were focused on wanting to make our stays as enjoyable as possible." Read full review: 21 nights in Africa; 15 on a South Africa trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs V
Twickenham

"A wonderful trip which was well organised. "

I visited South Africa between 8 Apr 2018 and 19 Apr 2018
"Thank you Tracy for helping us choose such lovely places to stay and for organising it for us. We definitely want to revisit, this time starting out from Port Elizabeth as we didn't have time for Plettenberg and beyond." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 7 on a South Africa trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Dr and Ms R
Bristol

"Wonderful trip to South Africa"

I visited South Africa between 8 Apr 2018 and 19 Apr 2018
"Another fabulous holiday organised by Expert Africa! Everything was well organised and just right- a great mix of places and accommodation. We are already planning the next trip, and will spend longer on the Port Elizabeth end of the garden route where the scenery is truly spectacular." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 7 on a South Africa trip
Overall trip
Excellent
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Where to stay in De Hoop Reserve

Our suggestions for places to stay in De Hoop Nature Reserve


De Hoop Opstal

The Opstal

The Opstal forms part of the central hub of the De Hoop Nature Reserve and has a range of rooms and cottages to suit most people


88% (24 reviews)
Lekkerwater Beach Lodge

Lekkerwater Beach Lodge

Overlooking a stunning beach and the Indian Ocean, Lekkerwater Beach Lodge is a modern camp with very comfortable rooms in a little known yet beautiful reserve.


100% (3 reviews)

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