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Directions to Morukuru Beach Lodge at De Hoop Nature Reserve Directions to Morukuru Beach Lodge at De Hoop Nature Reserve PLEASE NOTE : • The reserve gate closes at 18h00 (19h00 on Fridays). • When you get to Bredasdorp or Swellendam, please contact Morukuru Beach Lodge at +27-60 981 7423 to advise estimated arrival time at the main gate of De Hoop Nature Reserve. • We recommend a 2x4 SUV type of vehicle with slightly higher ground clearance for the gravel roads leading to and inside the De Hoop Nature Reserve, however a 2x4 sedan vehicle will also be able to make the journey if you drive carefully and mind your speed. • We advise that you fill up with fuel in Bredasdorp, Riviersonderend or Swellendam, before arriving at De Hoop Nature Reserve, there is no fuel available inside De Hoop Nature Reserve. • GPS Co-ordinates of Morukuru Beach Lodge: 34°28'32.9"S 20°30'31.3"E Self-drive from Cape Town to De Hoop Nature Reserve main gate (recommended scenic route approx 3.5 hours): Take the N2 to Caledon. From Caledon drive on the R316 through Napier to Bredasdorp. From Bredasdorp take the R319 to Swellendam out of town for about 6kms and then turn right - sign posted De Hoop / Malgas / Infanta. Travel on the gravel road for 33kms until you see a sign to the right - BUCHU BUSHCAMP / DE HOOP. It is 7km from this turn off to the Main Gate of the Park. Once at the gate please park your vehicle in the allocated bays, inform the gate guard that you are heading to Morukuru Family then fill out the registration form. Continue on next page for directions from the main gate to Morukuru Beach Lodge Self-drive from Cape Town to De Hoop Nature Reserve main gate (alternative route approx 3.5 hours): Travel on the N2 from Cape Town to Swellendam, past Caledon and Riviersonderend. Pass the Bredasdorp turn off and look out for Malgas / Infanta turnoff on your right (it is 8 km before Swellendam). Turn right onto the Malgas / Infanta gravel road and travel for approx 22km until you get to a T-junction. Turn right at the T-junction signed DE HOOP / MORUKURU and travel approx 13km before you turn right again following signs to DE HOOP / MORUKURU. Follow the gravel road for 2km before you turn left onto the De Hoop Pad signed BUCHU BUSHCAMP / DE HOOP / MORUKURU. It is 7km from this turn off to the Main Gate of the Park. Once at the gate please park your vehicle in the allocated bays, inform the gate guard that you are heading to Morukuru Family then fill out the registration form. Continue on next page for directions from the main gate to Morukuru Beach Lodge Morukuru Family 90 Pretoria Avenue Atholl, 2196 Johannesburg, South Africa office tel: +27 11 615 4303 Mobile: +27 82 870 2519 Email: [email protected] www.morukuru.com Selfdrive from George / Swellendam to De Hoop Nature Reserve (approx 3,5 hours from George): Travel on the N2 from George in the direction of Cape Town. 8km past Swellendam turn left onto a gravel road, signed Malgas / Infanta. Continue and travel for approx 22km until you get to a T- junction. Turn right at the T-junction signed DE HOOP / MORUKURU and travel approx 13km before you turn right again following signs to DE HOOP / MORUKURU. Follow the road for 2km before you turn left onto the De Hoop Pad signed BUCHU BUSHCAMP / DE HOOP / MORUKURU. It is 7km from this turn off to the Main Gate of the Park. Once at the gate please park your vehicle in the allocated bays, inform the gate guard that you are heading to Morukuru Family then fill out the registration form. Selfdrive from the main gate of De Hoop Nature Reserve to Morukuru Beach Lodge (approx. 30 minutes) Once you arrive at the main gate, please phone Morukuru Beach Lodge so we know you will arrive in the next 30 minutes. From the main gate you follow the road into the park, passing the turn-off to De Hoop Collection on your right after 4km. Keep going straight for another 3,5km, follow the signs to Morukuru Beach Lodge and turn left at the T junction. Follow that road for 7km all the way to the end and you will arrive at the parking just behind Morukuru Beach Lodge. Here you will find a gate leading to Morukuru Beach Lodge. Press the buzzer and we will open the gate so you can drive up to Morukuru Beach Lodge. SAFE TRAVELS! Morukuru Family 90 Pretoria Avenue Atholl, 2196 Johannesburg, South Africa office tel: +27 11 615 4303 Mobile: +27 82 870 2519 Email: [email protected] www.morukuru.com .
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