De Hoop Collection

About Us

Situated just three hours drive from Cape Town, the 36,000 hectares of De Hoop conservation area forms part of a World Heritage Site characterised by rich biodiversity and rare species of fynbos that lead down to an unspoilt coastline. Our Marine Reserve offers some of the best whale viewing in the world, with some 40% of the global Southern Right Whale population coming to the bay each year to breed.

“Popular literature calls De Hoop Nature Reserve ‘the jewel of the Western Cape’. For rare, endangered and spectacular fauna and flora, there are few places to compare with it in the entire country.” Getaway Magazine

The De Hoop Reserve is situated just three hours’ drive from Cape Town on the world renowned Garden and Whale Routes - an ideal stop over en route from the Cape Winelands to Plettenberg Bay. It is in the Overberg region near the southern tip of Africa and can be approached from either Bredasdorp or Swellendam.

Your Wedding

De Hoop is a unique and romantic location to celebrate a wedding and honeymoon. With almost year-round sunshine and spectacular natural beauty, the reserve is a memorable and special place to exchange wedding vows.

Our specialist team will arrange as intimate or grand an occasion as you desire. We will help you plan your theme and flowers, organise you a string quartet, dinner under the stars or a banquet for 250 friends – anything to suit the style of your occasion. We will sensationally deliver your perfect De Hoop wedding and a celebration your guests will never forget.

Taking Care of your Guests

The De Hoop Collection has a wide range of accommodation from affordable self-catering chalets to five-star fully catered lodges – easily able to accommodate your entire wedding party. The Fig Tree restaurant at The Opstal serves three meals a day as well as teas and coffees. Ready made meals can be delivered to rooms and picnic baskets are available for alfresco meals.

Your Honeymoon

If you are the adventurous type, consider spending a few days of your honeymoon in De Hoop. Hiking, biking, whale-watching and snorkeling are just a few of the preferred activities. Or simply laze on the beach enjoying the miles of private rockpools and undisturbed shores.