How much is De Hoop Nature Reserve?

CapeNature’s reserve page currently lists day-hike permits at R50 per adult and R30 per child, sold at the reserve office or through Central Reservations (087 087 8250). Confirm the live tariff if the year has rolled.

What can you hike at De Hoop without booking the Whale Trail?

Official day walks: Klipspringer Trail 6km (about two hours) from Potberg Eco Venue, and Potberg Trail 10km (about three hours). The Coastal Trail at Koppie Alleen is a beach / rocky-shore ramble — CapeNature does not publish a kilometre figure.

Are dogs allowed in De Hoop Nature Reserve?

CapeNature does not mark pets as permitted on the reserve hiking page. Treat it as no dogs unless the live page says otherwise.

De Hoop Nature Reserve

34,000 hectares, about three hours from Cape Town. The booked product is the Whale Trail. Day visitors use the walks below.

Official day walks

From CapeNature’s De Hoop reserve page:

Klipspringer Trail — 6km circular, about two hours, from Potberg Eco Venue. Cape vulture colony views.
Potberg Trail — 10km, about three hours.
Coastal Trail at Koppie Alleen — beach or rocky shore from the boardwalk. Best at low tide. No official kilometre figure. Tide table at the office and gate.

Day-hike permits on that page: R50 adult / R30 child. Office hours 07:30–16:00. Reserve phone 028 542 1114. Whale Trail bookings 087 087 8250. Confirm the rand amount if the tariff year has rolled.

Not the same as

Tourism cottages and camping (everything except the Whale Trail) are De Hoop Collection, not CapeNature’s trail desk. Kogelberg is a different CapeNature reserve toward Kleinmond.

Run a lodge near Bredasdorp or Koppie Alleen? The Overberg region spotlight is unsold. Ask about a region slot from R4 990 a year, or a featured listing.

How much is De Hoop Nature Reserve?: CapeNature’s reserve page currently lists day-hike permits at R50 per adult and R30 per child, sold at the reserve office or through Central Reservations (087 087 8250). Confirm the live tariff if the year has rolled.
What can you hike at De Hoop without booking the Whale Trail?: Official day walks: Klipspringer Trail 6km (about two hours) from Potberg Eco Venue, and Potberg Trail 10km (about three hours). The Coastal Trail at Koppie Alleen is a beach / rocky-shore ramble — CapeNature does not publish a kilometre figure.
Are dogs allowed in De Hoop Nature Reserve?: CapeNature does not mark pets as permitted on the reserve hiking page. Treat it as no dogs unless the live page says otherwise.