Directions to Morukuru Ocean House at De Hoop Nature Reserve

PLEASE NOTE : • The reserve gate closes at 18h00 (19h00 on Fridays). • When you get to or , please contact Ocean House at +27-82 651 2114 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 an ordinary (sedan) vehicle with lower ground clearance will also be able to make the journey, if you drive carefully on the gravel roads 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 Ocean House: 34⁰28’24.23”S 20⁰30’58.56”E

Self-drive from Cape Town (scenic route approx 3.5 – 4 hours): Take the to Caledon. From Caledon drive on the 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 Ocean House.

Self-drive from Cape Town (fastest and easiest 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 and keep right towards DE HOOP / MORUKURU. Travel approx 13km before you turn right at a T-junction, following signs to DE HOOP / MORUKURU. Follow the gravelroad 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 Ocean House.

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

From George / Swellendam (approx 4 hours from George): Travel on the N2 from George in the direction of CapeTown. 8km past Swellendam turn left onto a gravel road, signed Malgas / Infanta. Continue and travel for approx 22km and keep right towards DE HOOP / MORUKURU. Travel approx 13km before you turn right at a T-junction, 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 Ocean House (approx. 30 minutes) Once you arrive at the main gate, please phone Morukuru Ocean House, so we know you will arrive in the next 30 minutes. From the main gate – after you filled out the registration form - 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 Ocean House and turn left at the T junction. Follow that road for nearly 7km, just before you reach the public parking. On your left you will find a gate leading to Morukuru Ocean House. Press the buzzer and we will open the gate so you can drive up to Morukuru Ocean House.

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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