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OPSTAL
HOUSES
De Hoop
Nature
Reserve,
Western Cape |
| De Hoop
Nature
Reserve is
situated
just three
hours’ drive
from Cape
Town on the
world-renowned
Garden and
Whale
Routes. The
36 000
hectares of
De Hoop
conservation
area is a
World
Heritage
Site
comprising
rich
biodiversity
and by over
70
kilometres
of pristine
coastline. |
| The
3-bedroomed
houses are
set amongst
the Milkwood
trees and
behind the
Opstal Manor
house.
Called Blue
Crane, Black
Oystercatcher
and Giant
Kingfisher,
these
spacious
houses are
set apart
from the
Opstal area
and are well
appointed
and perfect
for families
or groups of
friends.
They have
spacious
bedrooms, a
fully
equipped
kitchen, new
bathrooms
and an
outside
braai area.
Although
they are
regarded as
self-catered
houses
guests may
make use of
the Fig Tree
Restaurant
for any of
the meals. |
| The
Opstal area
is a central
base from
which to
explore the
reserve. De
Hoop offers
a complete
and diverse
range of
activities
and
experiences.
As a
protected
Marine
Reserve, De
Hoop offers
one of the
best and
most
accessible
locations to
view whales
in the
world. The
diversity of
eco-systems
from the
coast, sand
dunes, rare
fynbos
plants,
wetlands and
the Potberg
Mountains is
enthralling
to nature
lovers. De
Hoop offers
great
opportunities
for whale
watching
(including
the
multi-day
Whale
trail),
birding,
hiking
various day
walks,
mountain
biking along
the many
gravel
roads, horse
riding or
scenic game
drives.
Opstal also
has a tennis
court,
swimming
pool and a
boules
courtyard.
Alternatively,
lazing on
the beach or
snorkelling
in one of
the many
turquoise
rock pools
is simply
another way
to pass a
rewarding
day. |
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