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Morukuru Family De Hoop Nature Reserve
Morukuru Family De Hoop Nature Reserve
South Africa
Part of the much-loved private Morukuru portfolio, Ocean House and Beach Lodge are surrounded by vast swathes of fynbos and fronted by 51 kilometres of pristine beach, punctuated with limestone cliffs and towering white sand dunes.
South Africa
Part of the much-loved private Morukuru portfolio, Ocean House and Beach Lodge are surrounded by vast swathes of fynbos and fronted by 51 kilometres of pristine beach, punctuated with limestone cliffs and towering white sand dunes.
Three hours drive east from Cape Town, UNESCO World Heritage Site De Hoop Nature Reserve is a conservation area turned natural playground for both adults and children alike. Both Ocean and Beach Lodge come with their own jeep and guide; there are caves to explore, marine walks, bush hiking, sand-boarding, mountain biking, flower safaris, snorkelling in rock pools and some of the continent's best whale watching on the doorstep.
Escaping the everyday comes easily to an off-grid location, favouring adventure or simply a quiet coastal setting. No matter which you choose, be sure to visit from June to November for a spectacle of southern right whales migrating here to calve and nurse in the protected waters. Yet Mother Nature makes sure to amaze year round, with sundowners on the sand dunes setting the scene for a magnificent sunset show.
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Beach Lodge Bar & Lounge
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Ocean House Bedroom
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Ocean House Pool
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Beach Lodge Dining Room
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Beach Lodge Honeymoon Suite
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Beach Lodge Ocean View Suite
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Beach Lodge Day Bed
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Beach Lodge Courtyard
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Beach Lodge Breakfast
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Ocean House
Ocean House itself feels like you've been set adrift in your own luxury cocoon. Utterly private, this unique gem has four bright, light en-suite bedrooms with glass doors looking out towards the ocean. Ideal for gathering the whole family, you’ll enjoy the Morukuru Freedom Concept (read: doing whatever you please), a private pool, hot tub, and the best clear-sky conditions for a spot of evening stargazing.
Beach Lodge
Beach Lodge, by contrast, embraces a smaller scale of sequestered serenity. A boutique style setup designed with a select few in mind, just five suites cover ocean views, family spaces and of course a coveted honeymoon suite. Complete with a pool and hotub, guests plan each day as they please, choosing to explore as little or as much as the mood takes them.
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