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De Hoop Nature Reserve—peace, quiet and giants
Read all about my trip to De Hoop in my City Press article, but here are some photos to lure you there...
If you’re looking for perfect peace and quiet, there can be few places in South Africa to match the 1872 Melkkamer Cottage on the far side of the vlei.
De Hoop from the air
Southern right whale and calf in Koppie Alleen bay.
Yes, it is one of the world’s best land-based whale-watching areas, but this marine-protected area is also a World Heritage Site.
A guided marine walk
A magnificent eland bull
Pelicans on the vlei
Checking out a starfish.
Walk along the beach or take a dip in a rock pool.
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