De Hoop Accommodation / Buchu Bushcamp De Hoop Nature Reserve Accommodation / De Hoop Nature Reserve Bush Camp

Buchu Bushcamp is situated 35km off the N2 highway between Cape Town and the Garden Route, and a mere 1km from the main gate of the De Hoop Nature Reserve. Perched 140m above the De Hoop Nature Reserve, walking trails within the immediate vicinity of the Buchu Bushcamp afford one spectacular views over the De Hoop vlei and coastline.

“Rustic accommodation for the nature lover”


Situated midway between Cape Town and the Garden route, Buchu Bushcamp is an excellent stopover on your way to the Garden Route. Less than three hours from both Cape Town and George. A perfect year-round destination - Just 175km due east of Cape Town, Buchu Bushcamp lies just out of the winter rainfall region.

Accommodation


“Comfortable Rustic” best describes the spacious 3-star accommodation at Buchu Bushcamp. All the chalets offer our guests a generous 40m² en-suite bedroom and living area with an outside deck. Each chalets is carefully positioned to maximise privacy and all are accessed by separate boardwalks.

The chalets are equipped with bar fridges stocked according to your preference, a kettle and ample tea and coffee.

Dining & Hospitality


The “Lapa”: This charming thatched structure, raised well above the ground, is the focal point of bushcamp life. Comprising living and dining areas, an indoor/outdoor licensed pub and private reading room the lapa caters for a comprehensive array of our guests’ needs. The tiered deck running the length of the northern side of the lapa is an ideal spot to soak up the sun and fresh air while the bushcamp staff spoil you with traditional South African hospitality.

Attractions & Activities


Pristine Fynbos:
Situated within the Cape Floral Kingdom, the vegetation is pristine Limestone Proteoid Fynbos, a low-land fynbos with over 1,500 plant species. Although there’s a constant flush of new flowers throughout the year, some of the most spectacular shrubs, including the Protea and Pincushion, are in full bloom between June and September.

Whale-watching:
The De Hoop Nature Reserve and Marine Sanctuary is the breeding ground of choice for Southern Right whales that visit the African coastline between July and November each year. The high sand dunes and sandstone cliffs near Koppie Alleen offer some of the most spectacular land-based whale watching in the world.

Activities you can enjoy using Buchu Bushcamp as a base
Whale watching
Game viewing
Mountain Biking (bikes available for hire)
Hiking
Diving, Snorkelling and River Rafting
Fishing
Boating
Horse riding

Places of interest with an hour’s drive of the bushcamp
The Breede River Valley
Swellendam and Cape Agulhas
Overberg and Breede River wine estates
Various national parks and nature reserves

ACCREDITATIONS

AA Quality Assured Accommodation Highly Recommended Portfolio Collection Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA)

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