MASSAGE

It has been said that sometimes the most urgent and vital thing you can possibly do is take a complete rest.

Why not experience this wonderful feeling by choosing one of our many diverse forms of massage treatments that we offer at Morukuru Ocean House making use of our exceptional Africology products. We will then give you the option of different setups within your own private villa knowing that the tranquil effect of the ocean is right at your doorstep.

Dream away..

SANDBOARDING

The towering white sand dunes of De Hoop Nature Reserve are a well-known landmark in the park and a huge playground for children and adults alike.

One of the most popular and fun things to do when staying at Morukuru Ocean House is to go sandboarding. Take a short 20 minute walk from the house through the surrounding fynbos and along the beach and you will find yourself surrounded by the high and pure white sand dunes, offering wonderful vistas of the Indian Ocean.

Grab one of the Morukuru Family branded boards and start sliding down! Depending on your skills and bravery there are various slopes, from gentle to quite steep. Experience the speed and the exhilarating thrill of riding these big dunes and when you had enough fun, grab a cold drink and a snack and take in the endless views of the coastline and the Indian Ocean.

And maybe you are lucky enough to spot whales and dolphins whilst sipping your drink.

PICNICS

Enoying the great outdoors with an ocean view. How about that?

Just imagine waking up in the morning and decide to go out for a picnic, that is one of the benefits of the Morukuru Freedom Concept. “Do whatever you want, whenever You Want”.

Your personal chef will prepare the finest food, related to every hour of the day and your dietary requirements. Your exclusive staff will make you a delicious coffee to remember, or will provide you with the best wine, personally selected by the owners of the Morukuru Ocean House.

Placing your blanket in the dunes, feeling the sand between your toes and relax. Enjoy the excellent food, drinks and reconnect with your Family. Friends. Nature. You. Get the buckets and spades out! Morukuru Ocean House is happy to invite you to some of the best picnic spots of South Africa in De Hoop Nature Reserve.

Ocean view picnics are simply the best!

STAR GAZING

The day has come to an end, the silence and the wonderful colours on the horizon will clear your head. When it gets darker you will start noticing the soft little twinklings in the sky. And another heaven on earth will appear.

While you are staring into the fire of the Braai, where your personal chef is preparing your favourite food, you will feel relaxed by the peace of De Hoop Nature Reserve.

Slowly you look up, you see the sun go down and the sky turning into a playground of lights. You will not believe your eyes. Take another sip of your delicious drink and look again. There it is, the South African heaven of stars. Untamed and full of wonders. Relax, and listen to the stories told by your private guide. Let the romance enter your system. Go star gazing and fall in love.

RELAXATION

With the multitude of activities that Morukuru Ocean House offers; guided hikes, mountain biking, fynbos safari, whale watching, bird watching and sandboarding there is also another kind or relaxation. And we know how important that is as well!

Just lie down, have a swim, a drink and some finger food and nothing else. Jump into your own swimming pool, only available to you and your family/friends. Your exclusive use Beach House will provide you with excellent space. Your private staff will look after you like Kings & Queens. Swim, jump and relax. Your pool, the beach, the rock pools are there for you and will give you a blessed quality time. The sun on your skin and everybody is happy.

From young to old. This is your time, your space, your holiday. Reconnecting, Family. Friends. Nature. You. Morukuru Family – Morukuru Ocean House – Morukuru Freedom Concept is part of your South African Beach Dream.

SNORKELLING

Experience the beauty of snorkelling and discovering the unspoilt haven below the waters within the marine protected area of the De Hoop Nature Reserve. It is not only a very relaxing activity, it will give you the prettiest ocean memories. One can really get a chance to see the wonderful marine life that occurs in this region like interesting Gastropods, starfish and numerous fish species.

The best part is that you can go out on a snorkelling journey whenever you want. Well, depending on the temperature of course. Water can be pretty surprising! But no worries, we have all the snorkelling gear ready for you and afterwards, you can soak away in your hot tub.

We use of a lovely, natural tidal pool which protects us from the currents, ensuring that the experience is greatly enhanced. Feels like snorkelling in your own private tidal pool!

BIRD WATCHING

The only location in South Africa with such a healthy and exploding bird population.

At least 260 bird species have been recorded at the Hoop Nature Reserve. Our feathered friends are absolutely impressive! Morukuru Ocean House offers an amazing Bird Watching Experience with qualified field guide. And again, all ages are welcome.

Get focused on the behavior and diversity of the amazing birdlife. And be blown away by the strength of the wings in the sky. De Hoop’s rich fynbos kingdom is completed due to all the different bird species. Which all have their own level of humor within them, especially to make our youngest travelers smile.

The bird family at De Hoop Nature Reserve includes the African Fish Eagle, Waterfowl species, Migrant Wader, the colony of endangered Cape Vultures, Great White Pelicans, Flamingos, Black Winged Stilts, Pied Avocets and also Caspian Terns. And don’t forget the Peregrine Falcon, Little Egret, Spoonbill, Grey Heron, Glossy Ibis and the African Sacred Ibis.

This is bird watching!

BICYCLE RIDES

Walking tours or Bicycle rides within the inland of De Hoop Nature Reserve will give you the feeling of being embraced by her endless peace and beauty.

Fynbos touching your senses, walking through the Dunes with the view and the sound of the Ocean will make you feel refreshed. Among you more than 1500 plants species in the area (think about the powerful Protea) and what about the idea, that you are surrounded by bontebok, eland, cape mountain zebra, baboons, red hartebeest ostrich and of course the cape leopard.

All the Morukuru Ocean House tours are under the experienced eye of your Morukuru Guide. All ages are welcome. The kids will simply love it! De Hoop Nature Reserve has got the most famous hiking trail, young and old will find their ways of the loving route.

WHALE WATCHING

Paradise is here.

Morukuru Ocean House offers you the best land based Whale watching experience in Southern Africa. De Hoop Nature Reserve in the Western Cape is a Kingdom of its own.

Sunny weather, endless white sand dunes and inviting rock pool, dolphins, porpoises and seals are all part of this oceanic experience, whilst the greatest attraction remain the whales – mothers that come and calve in the marine protected bay of De Hoop.

Feel like a King or a Queen as these enormously, powerful and graceful creatures reveal themselves and their young calves to you. Seven whale species have been seen in the waters of De Hoop, a spectacular vision of one of the real “Natural wonders of the world”.

More priceless than this is the awe and marvel in the eyes of children when they see the Marine Big 5 and smaller aquatic creatures.

The best time to spot our Whale Families is from July until October, with peak viewing months being and August and September.

MARINE WALKS

Be sure to put on your wet shoes (provided by Morukuru Ocean House!) and enjoy a Morukuru Marine walk during low tide, with your personal Morukuru guide, exploring the living, coastal rock pools and the surrounding white sand dunes.

It is an outdoor learning experience with your qualified guide pointing out an array of fascinating marine life, multi-coloured sea anemones, octopus and starfish. A truly spiritual way to experience the Southern Right Whales that calve in the bay between July and October – an absolute highlight in season, easily observed from our beaches.

Often dolphins can be spotted too! On hot days there will be time to play at the water’s edge, build sandcastles, swim and snorkel… and at the same time your Morukuru Family will be preparing culinary delights somewhere special – just for you!

FYNBOS HIKES

Embarking at your leisure on guided fynbos walks within the remarkable De Hoop Nature Reserve will give you the feeling of being embraced by endless peace and beauty.

Wild, fynbos “gardens”, endless towering white sand dunes with the view and the sound of the Indian Ocean will make you feel completely revitalised. Around you more than 1500 plant species, in particular the powerful King Protea – South Africa’s National flower. A rich wilderness of Bontebok, Eland, cape mountain Zebra, Baboons, Red Hartebeest, Ostrich and last but not least, the elusive Cape Leopard.

All activities are enjoyed under the caring eye of our Morukuru Guide, we welcome all ages and the kids simply love the tangible experience. De Hoop Nature Reserve offers some of the best hiking trails, The Whale Trail and De Hoop Trail, walking adventures loved and enjoyed by both the young and old.

4×4 FYNBOS SAFARIS

Get the De Hoop Feeling, while driving in your private Safari Vehicle, the wind in your hair and the amazing beauty of ocean, beach and green in your eyes.

Discover one of the best Fynbos Safaris, opening you up to all sorts of animals, birds, flowers and pristine wilderness. This is the way to discover De Hoop Nature Reserve.

The sun is shining and your guide in the open Landrover will lead you all the way. To every single panoramic view, the birds and the animals. Our Morukuru Private Guide will escort you and your family/friends into a passionate Fynbos Safari Tour. The youngest traveler will simply adore the ride.

This is the best way to go on a Coastal Safari Experience!