Koppie Alleen

Whale Viewing • Game drives • Luxury accommodation • Malaria free

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. Few other reserves offer as complete an outdoor experience as De Hoop - sea, sand dunes, the vlei, a floral sensation of rare fynbos plants, diverse antelope and the Potberg Mountains.

Birders observe wading birds on the shores of the vlei while the Potberg Mountains are home to a colony of endangered Cape vultures. Hikers and cyclists have close-up encounters with bontebok, Cape mountain zebra, eland, red hartebeest, baboons and ostrich. Activities are diverse and guests choose between various day walks, the multi-day Whale Trail, mountain biking along the many gravel roads, horse riding or scenic game drives. Lazing on the beach and snorkeling in the many turquoise rock pools is simply another way to pass a rewarding day.

The Overberg area is characterised by quaint towns, a blossoming wine industry and delicious local dishes. The 36 000 hectares of De Hoop conservation area is a World Heritage Site comprising rich biodiversity and by over 70 kilometres of pristine coastline. A 19 km vlei (wetland) stretches across the reserve, which is on the Ramsar list of Wetlands of International Importance.

Every year, some 40% of the world’s southern right whales come to these shores to breed. Females and their calves swim in the clear waters, while males put on spectacular displays. These endangered mammals ensure that the De Hoop Reserve in South Africa is one of the world's best land based whale-watching areas. As a marine reserve and World Heritage Site, De Hoop guarantees a safe nursery for these pods of visiting cetaceans. They come so close to the shore that visitors can relax on the un-spoilt sand dunes, watching in awe as these beautiful creatures calve, blow, breach and belly-flop.

Kopie Aleen:
Nestled amongst the magnificent fynbos, home to countless birds and antelope, Koppie Alleen has the elusive combination of privacy and direct access to the sandy beaches. Built in the local fisherman-style, the cottage boasts four-poster beds with crisp white linen and mosquito netting. The Mediterranean-style living area has a huge indoor fireplace for chilly Cape winters. The protected outdoor area looks onto the beach, with sun-loungers, umbrellas and barbecue area for alfresco dinning and relaxation. Evenings spent at Koppie Alleen recall a time when the romance of firelight and paraffin lanterns was commonplace.

Facilities include:
4 bedrooms – 2 double (double or twin beds) and 2 twin bedrooms. Linen and hangers provided
2 bathrooms – each with showers, basins, separate toilet, bath mats. Bathroom towels, soap, hand wash, shampoo & conditioner, body wash & body lotion provided
Kitchen /Livingroom – Gas fridge/freezer, stove/oven, crockery, cutlery, basic kitchen utensils, sink (dishwashing liquid & sponge provided),gas & conventional braai, braai equipment.
No Electricity

With its remote location, towering white dunes and pristine rock-pools on the shoreline offering a wonderland of tiny eco-systems, Koppie Alleen is the ideal getaway for families or small groups seeking a unique location.

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