Morukuru Family De Hoop

24/06/2026

What you see here - the postcard-perfect coastline and the extraordinary biodiversity of De Hoop Nature Reserve - exists because people chose to protect it.

Our 'Coastal Conservation with a Purpose' package invites guests to be part of that story. It's a journey that adds meaning to every moment spent here, from behind-the-scenes access to the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation Turtle Conservation Centre in Cape Town to learning about the extraordinary care taken in building Morukuru Beach Lodge and Morukuru Ocean House within this protected landscape.

For those who want their holiday to mean something more, this is where to start.

21/06/2026

There is nothing quite like watching a dad forget what day it is because his kids have his full attention.

Happy Father's Day to all the incredible dads out there!

19/06/2026

A baboon watching you from the hillside; an eland moving through the fynbos like it owns the place - which, to be fair, it does. And a bird you've never seen before but will spend the rest of the day trying to identify. De Hoop Nature Reserve certainly has a way of introducing you to neighbours you never knew you had... but are very glad to meet.

17/06/2026

A few things worth knowing about the place you're about to fall in love with...

De Hoop Nature Reserve is home to over 80 mammal species and more than 260 species of bird, including the Western Cape's last remaining Cape vulture breeding colony. It forms part of the UNESCO-listed Cape Floral Region and sits within one of only six Floral Kingdoms on earth. It is also one of South Africa's premier coastal conservation areas, celebrated for a biodiversity that continues to astonish researchers and first-time visitors alike.

And from next month, the southern right whales arrive...

All of this, just three hours from Cape Town.

15/06/2026

A honeymoon should feel like the world has slowed down just for you two.

At Morukuru Beach Lodge, it does. To celebrate newlyweds, we're offering a 50% discount for the bride on stays of two nights or more, plus a complimentary bottle of sparkling MCC upon arrival. Valid for all stays until 18 December 2026, within eight months of your wedding date.

The ocean is waiting, and so is the rest of your life together. Start it here...

12/06/2026

Three hours south-east of Cape Town, where the Overberg merges with the Indian Ocean, lies one of South Africa's best-kept secrets. De Hoop Nature Reserve stretches across 34,000 hectares of ancient fynbos, sweeping dunes, pristine beaches, and glittering vlei wetlands, cradled between the Potberg Mountains and the sea.

It's a destination that feels genuinely untouched, delivering the raw, unhurried beauty of the southern tip of Africa, exactly as it should be.

This is the place that Morukuru Family De Hoop calls home.

10/06/2026

Sandboarding in De Hoop Nature Reserve always starts with "I'm not sure about this" and ends with everyone queuing for another go.

09/06/2026

Another memorable day in De Hoop Nature Reserve. Our annual collaborative beach clean-up in May brought together the Morukuru Family De Hoop team, CapeNature rangers, De Hoop Collection Nature Reserve , Somerset College students and Denel OTB to tackle the stretch between Denel and Bites Beach Cafe . We covered around 8 km of active coastline (and about 18 km on foot).

Our blog reveals more insights like our unforgettable (and sobering) discoveries along the shoreline, including a deceased albatross and a deceased juvenile African penguin – the latter is critically endangered, so reporting it adds real value to conservation data. We also found the remains of a turtle (carapace and plastron) and were lucky enough to be treated to the uplifting sight of a southern right whale passing by offshore.

A huge thank you to everyone who showed up and got stuck in to help protect one of South Africa’s most ecologically significant Marine Protected Areas.

The annual collaborative beach clean-up covered approximately eight kilometres of active coastline between Denel and Bites Beach Café within De Hoop Nature Reserve, uniting a remarkable cross-section of people: the Morukuru Family De Hoop team, CapeNature rangers, De Hoop Collection, students from ...

08/06/2026

There is something the sea air does to you that no supplement ever could. Come and remember what it feels like to just breathe.

05/06/2026

Tiny worlds hiding in plain sight. The rockpools of De Hoop Nature Reserve have crabs, octopuses, starfish, mussels, and enough wonder to keep even the most distracted explorer rooted to the spot.

We are always Inspired by Nature.