Morukuru Family De Hoop

Morukuru Family De Hoop provides two distinct accommodation options within the De Hoop Nature Reserve, situated just over three hours from Cape Town en route to the Garden Route. The property consists of the exclusive-use Morukuru Ocean House with four bedrooms, and the Morukuru Beach Lodge featuring five spacious suites, both operating as eco-friendly establishments powered by solar energy and proudly affiliated with Relais & Chateaux.

The location offers visitors a privileged viewpoint of Southern Africa's largest whale nursery, where Southern Right whales gather in the coastal waters for calving and nursing between mid-July and November. Morukuru Beach Lodge has earned recognition as 'South Africa's Leading Beach Hotel' by World Travel Awards for four consecutive years from 2020 to 2023.

Both properties welcome families with children of all ages, providing an intimate experience with nature while maintaining luxury standards. The Ocean House can accommodate up to 12 guests, with each of its four rooms featuring en-suite bathrooms and panoramic views of the Indian Ocean. The Beach Lodge is ideally suited for couples and smaller families seeking a more traditional lodge experience.

Access to the reserve requires consideration of vehicle type, with a 2x4 SUV recommended for the gravel roads, though careful driving allows for sedan access as well. The reserve maintains specific operating hours, opening at 7 AM and closing at 6 PM, with extended hours until 7 PM on Fridays. Special arrangements are necessary for arrivals outside these hours, and CapeNature regulations prohibit driving within the reserve before sunrise or after sunset.

The property offers visitors access to some of the continent's most pristine and undiscovered locations, providing exclusive experiences alongside remarkable wildlife interactions in Southern Africa.