Nature trip along De Hoop Nature Reserve and Botlierskop
With this nature trip you will visit the beautiful natural beauty of the Western Cape and the little Karoo. The coast at Gansbaai and De Hoop Nature Reserve are perfect locations to observe whales from the beach. In the Botlierskop Nature reserve, go on safari to spot the Big 5. The Cango Caves at Oudtshoorn are impressive dripping stone caves. You can also visit Xhosa cultural village, where you will get acquainted with the local culture. The mountain passes in the Little Karoo are breathtakingly beautiful. Visit the rustic landscape of the Anijsberg or Marloth Nature reserve where you can walk, cycle or ride a horse. You will conclude your journey in the hilly landscape with the many grape plantations around Stellenbosch and Franschhoek.
Tips and Tops Nature Trip Western Cape and Little Karoo:
- From Cape Town, visit the Cape Peninsula with The Cape of Good Hope
- Take the cable car up Table Mountain and find the special rock ties
- Take beautiful coastal walks in The Hope Nature reserve
- Go on safari for the Big 5 at Botlierskop (malaria free)
- Visit the Cango Caves at Oudtshoorn
- Meet the roots of Nelson Mandela; learn about the life of the Xhosa people
- Stroll through Stellenbosch with her old Dutch houses
- Enjoy a wine tasting near Franschhoek
