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 +27-82 651 2114 to advise estimated arrival time at the main gate of De Hoop Nature Reserve. • We strongly recommend a vehicle with high ground clearance (4x4 or 2x4) for the gravel roads leading to and inside De Hoop Nature Reserve. • 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. 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 Spitskop turnoff on your right (it is 13km before Swellendam). Turn right onto the Spitskop road and travel for approx 30km until you get to a T-junction. Turn left at the T-junction signed Malgas / Infanta and travel approx 2km before you turn right onto the De Hoop Pad signed BUCHU BUSHCAMP / DE HOOP. It is 7km from this turn off to the Main Gate of the Park. Continue on next page for directions from the main gate to Morukuru Beach Lodge
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Selfdrive from George / Swellendam to De Hoop Nature Reserve main gate (approx 3.5 hours from George): Travel on the N2 from George in the direction of CapeTown. 13km past Swellendam turn left onto gravel road, signed Spitskop. Continue on this road for about 30km until you reach a T-junction. Turn left at the T-junction signed Malgas / Infanta and travel approx 2km before you turn right onto the De Hoop Pad signed BUCHU BUSHCAMP / DE HOOP. It is 7km from this turn off to the Main Gate of the Park.
Selfdrive from the main gate of De Hoop Nature Reserve to Morukuru Beach Lodge (approx. 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.
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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