Morukuru Beach Lodge

Highlights

• Located in De Hoop Nature Reserve, Garden Route
• Experiences: Hiking, biking, bird watching, whale watching (seasonal), beaches, snorkeling, sand dunes, vlei wetlands, fynbos, and the Garden Route

You Should Know

Child Policy

Children of all ages are welcome at Morukuru Beach Lodge and at the exclusive-use Morukuru Ocean House. Ocean View Suites and Dune View Suites can accommodate a maximum of two adults and one child under 16 years. Child rates will apply. Children under the age of 2 years are accommodated free of charge.

Each child’s particular food requirements, bedding preferences, interests, age, and life experiences are taken into account. Babysitting facilities are available upon request.

The Details

The new Morukuru Beach Lodge, scheduled to open its doors on 7 July 2018, is situated at Koppie Alleen along the pristine coastline and has been built with the greatest sensitivity to the environment. The electricity is generated entirely by solar panels. However, for the occasional longer cloudy periods, there is a backup generator. Hot water is produced by pellet burners, and the lodge has water-based underfloor heating.

Morukuru Beach Lodge consists of 4 luxury Ocean View Suites and 1 Dune View Suite with views of the Indian Ocean and surrounding sand dunes. It is a sanctuary of refined comfort and luxury, with each suite 90 sqm in size and fitted with king-sized beds and separate en-suites, including an outdoor bath.

Morukuru Beach Lodge can also be booked exclusively or, alternatively, guests can book the Morukuru Ocean House, a 4-bedroom oceanfront home. Morukuru Ocean House can accommodate 8 adults and 4 children. The 4 suites each have their own en-suite bathrooms and glass doors overlooking the ocean.

Facilities at the lodge include a sparkling swimming pool, a rooftop terrace, a restaurant offering indoor and outdoor dining, a hotel bar, complimentary Wi-Fi, lounge facilities, nanny services (at a nominal fee), a library, and room service.

Guests at Morukuru Beach Lodge can enjoy a wide range of activities. Two guided activities daily are included in the rate. Depending on the tide and the weather, the guide will decide which activities to offer. Guests also have complimentary use of outdoor equipment such as snorkels, masks, water shoes, wetsuits, mountain bikes, sandboards, ponchos, gumboots, beach umbrellas, and towels.

De Hoop Nature Reserve is flanked by the De Hoop Marine Protected Area, one of the best land-based whale-watching areas in Africa—or anywhere in the world, really. During the winter months (June – October), Southern Right Whales migrate to the shores of De Hoop from Antarctica to mate and calve. The less common Bryde’s whale and the rare humpback whale have also been spotted, although they are harder to see. Pods of dolphins are frequently observed. From the beaches and sand dunes, the Southern Right Whales can easily be seen, and boat trips are unnecessary (and not permitted in the Marine Protected Area).

Beyond its whales, De Hoop Nature Reserve is home to 86 other mammal species. These include the rare bontebok and Cape mountain zebra, eland, gray rhebok, chacma baboon, yellow mongoose, and caracal. The elusive Cape Leopard, while rare, is also found in the reserve. Birdwatchers will find the reserve particularly rewarding, as it is home to 260 bird species, including the endangered Black Oystercatcher and the only remaining colony of Cape Vultures.

De Hoop Nature Reserve is also part of the Cape Floral Kingdom, which is one of only six floral kingdoms in the world. The Cape Floral Kingdom occupies just 0.04% of the world’s land mass and was classified as a World Heritage Site in December 2004. Situated at the southern tip of Africa, this majestic floral kingdom is the only one fully contained within a single country. Remarkably, it has the highest known concentration of plant species in the world. Its nearest rival, the South American rainforest, has only one-third the number of plant species. Even more striking is that 70% of the Cape’s impressive 9,600 plant species grow nowhere else on Earth.

Morukuru Beach Lodge and Ocean House are ideal for solo travelers, couples, and families looking for a combined beach and adventure getaway.

Price Includes

Accommodation, all meals and snacks, coffee, tea, water, soft drinks, complimentary Wi-Fi (limited bandwidth), two guided activities daily, use of snorkeling equipment, and entrance/reserve gate fees.

Rate Excludes

Transfers, additional beverages, additional excursions, gratuities, and items of a personal nature.