FIND YOUR PATH. EXPLORE MORE.
FIND YOUR PATH. EXPLORE MORE.
WEATHER MAP
WEATHER MAP
Get a pin-point weather foreceast for the exact hike you're thinking of doing, rest-assured that you can prepare accordingly.
Get a pin-point weather foreceast for the exact hike you're thinking of doing, rest-assured that you can prepare accordingly.
FIND YOUR PATH
DE HOOP NATURE RESERVE
De Hoop is a wondrous realm of Fynbos, Renosterveld and marine ecosystems where rare species from cape vultures to southern right whales thrive. These iconic sea mammals have inspired the famous Whale Trail – 55 km of pure coastal magic.
OPENING HOURS
Gate times: 07:00 – 18:00
Office hours: 07:30 – 16:00
ENTRANCE FEES & PERMITS
Visit the De Hoop website for up-to-date information on obtaining permits and fees for De Hoop Nature Reserve and The Whale Trail. No day visitor permits issued after 16h00. Whale Trail bookings usually require bookings several months in advance.
Conservation fees are waived with a valid Wild Card.
Note: Children under 8 years old are not permitted on the Whale Trail.
CONTACT DETAILS
General Enquiries:
Tel: 028 542 1114 (Office)
Reservations: 087 087 8250
Website: https://bit.ly/3tvM6bB
FACILITIES
Toilets, Restaurant, Picnic Site
EMERGENCY NUMBERS
Emergency (Reserve): 028 542 1253
General: 112
Reserve Office: 028 542 1114
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DE HOOP NATURE RESERVE
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