Though it’s only three hours from Cape Town, De Hoop Nature Reserve truly feels like it’s in a different universe. Nature truly shapes the rhythms of life at De Hoop, from the sounds of birds hopping on the roof of your room, to the ever-changing weather, to the wild rosemary whose smell fills your nostrils as you amble down the gravel trails. 1500 plant species, 260 bird species, and 86 mammals make their home in the reserve, which offers rustic accommodation at various price points.

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