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Morukuru Beach Lodge

Morukuru Family De Hoop, Swellendam, South Africa
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Morukuru Beach Lodge is an intimate five-suite eco-lodge set along the pristine coastline of De Hoop Nature Reserve. Part of Relais & Châteaux, the lodge combines sophisticated luxury with an extraordinary wilderness setting, offering couples and families the opportunity to experience one of South Africa’s most beautiful coastal reserves.
With just five suites – one Honeymoon Suite, two Ocean View Suites and two Ocean View Family Suites – the atmosphere is intimate and relaxed. The beach is only a short walk away, placing guests within easy reach of the reserve’s spectacular shoreline.
Between July and October, this stretch of coastline becomes particularly special, offering exceptional opportunities for land-based whale watching. Beyond whale season, guests can explore the reserve through guided nature drives, fynbos walks and marine walks, or enjoy mountain biking, sandboarding, snorkelling and swimming in protected rock pools at low tide.
The lodge operates completely off-grid, with solar power supplemented by a backup generator when required.
With all meals, drinks and two shared guided activities included each day, Morukuru Beach Lodge offers an immersive and beautifully uncomplicated way to experience the landscapes, wildlife and coastline of De Hoop.

Description

Set between indigenous fynbos and the Indian Ocean, Morukuru Beach Lodge provides a luxurious base from which to experience the remarkable natural diversity of De Hoop Nature Reserve.
The boutique lodge accommodates guests across five suites, including dedicated family accommodation and a romantic Honeymoon Suite. Its position approximately one kilometre from the exclusive-use Morukuru Ocean House allows guests to enjoy an intimate lodge environment while remaining surrounded by the reserve’s vast natural landscape.
Days can be as active or relaxed as guests choose. Two shared guided activities are included daily, with experiences ranging from nature drives and fynbos walks to marine walks along the coastline. Mountain bikes and snorkelling equipment are available, while sandboarding and swimming in protected rock pools offer additional ways to enjoy the surroundings.
During whale season from July to October, the coastline provides outstanding land-based viewing opportunities.
Meals, snacks and a selection of local beverages are included, allowing guests to settle into the rhythm of the reserve without needing to plan each day around additional arrangements.

Additional Details

Five luxury suites
One Honeymoon Suite
Two Ocean View Suites
Two Ocean View Family Suites
Suitable for couples and smaller families
Oceanfront nature reserve setting

Two shared guided activities daily
Nature drives
Fynbos walks
Marine walks
Mountain biking
Snorkelling
Swimming in protected rock pools at low tide
Sandboarding
Seasonal land-based whale watching

Please refer to the information elsewhere on this page for further details.

Additional Information

Completely off-grid lodge
Electricity generated using solar panels
Backup generator available during extended cloudy periods

What's Included

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks
Local soft drinks, water and juices
Coffee and tea
Local house wines and spirits
Two shared guided activities daily at Beach Lodge
Complimentary WiFi with limited bandwidth
Use of snorkelling equipment
Use of mountain bikes
Sandboarding
Reserve entrance and gate fees

For Morukuru Ocean House: Private exclusive use and private guided activities apply to Ocean House rather than the shared Beach Lodge experience.

Please refer to the information elsewhere on this page for further details.
Please refer to the information elsewhere on this page for further details.

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