Footprints in the Sand
In De Hoop Nature Reserve you can see more rare and endangered species of mammal, bird, reptile and flower — than just about anywhere else. At De Hoop, there is a cluster of whitewashed cottages just a short drive the beach that have been interconnected and upgraded while retaining their old paraffin-lamp ambience.
There are De Hoop Nature Reserve accommodation options to suit most budgets and group sizes, both catered and self-catering preferences are available. One of the highlights of De Hoop is the monumental sand dunes, that shoulder their way out of the plains and form a huge amphitheatre of chalk-white sand, that sweeps down to a solemn sea.
Since De Hoop Nature Reserve is quite out of the way, this magnificent spectacle is not likely to be spoilt by a horde of holidaymakers and, as you stumble down the long slope to the beach, you will probably find that the only signs of human habitation are the footprints that you leave behind in the silky sand.
Boredom will never strike at De Hoop Nature Reserve accommodation, which offers excellent accommodation on the southern coast of the Western...