Cocooned in luxury, adrift in your own 5-bedroom oceanfront home within the 36 000-ha De Hoop Nature Reserve. Often cited as one of the most exquisite coastal reserves in South Africa, De Hoop offers 51km of pristine white beaches and dunes lapped by a warm Indian ocean, as well as limestone cliffs, rock pools, wetlands, coastal fynbos and home to more than 260 species of birds.
Morukuru Ocean House, 100% off-grid, also offers a bird’s eye view of the continent’s greatest whale nursery, as Southern Right whales migrate to the shallow coastal basins off the Overberg Coast for the calving and nursing season from mid-July to November. In short, Morukuru Ocean House offers access to some of the continent’s most undiscovered gems, able to satisfy visitors’ craving exclusivity, yet providing some of the most productive wildlife interactions in Southern Africa. Morukuru Ocean House, proud member of Relais & Chateaux, can accommodate 10 adults & 2 children under 16 (all ages are welcome!)
The 4 double ocean facing rooms with floor to ceiling glass doors overlooking the ocean all have their own en suite bathrooms. The 5th east facing bedroom offers partial ocean views as well as dune views. The interior design of all 5 rooms is inspired by the wonderful fynbos vegetation that surrounds the house and it is of the highest quality.
Morukuru Ocean House offers guest amazing views, top service, a wide range of activities and 100% privacy.
Guests at Morukuru Ocean House can enjoy the famous 'Morukuru Freedom Concept': no schedules!
A sparkling pool, delicious food, lovely drinks served by your personal butler, your own private kitchen with chef, open plan lounge areas, dining areas, garden with amazing views, romantic fireplaces & lots more.
Morukuru Ocean House - King/Twin bedroom
(5 ROOMS)
The 4 ocean facing rooms at Morukuru Ocean House, each with large glass doors overlooking the Indian Ocean Ocean, offer king or twin beds, featuring ceiling fans. The 5th bedroom is east facing and offers partial ocean views, as well as dune views. The 5th bedroom features air-conditioning, as well as a private deck with outside shower. All 5 bedrooms have their own en-suite bathroom with bath, separate shower and double vanity units.
Rooms come with:
Balcony / Deck
Bath Towels
Bath
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Electrical Outlets
En Suite Bathroom
Fan
Internet Access (Complimentary)
Laundry Service (Available)
Safe
Smoke Alarm
Morukuru Ocean House - study / children's bedroom
TWIN (1 ROOM)
Besides the 5 bedrooms en-suite, Morukuru Ocean House also offers a study annex children's bedroom that can accommodate up to 2 children under 16. This room does not offer a bathroom however, therefor children accommodated here will have to use the bathroom in their parents bedroom. The study also offers a large flatscreen television and playstation, as well as a selection of boardgames and other items to keep children entertained.
Land based whale watching
The Southern Right whale has made the De Hoop Reserve in South Africa one of the world’s best land based whale-watching areas. This marine protected area is a World Heritage Site and one of the world’s most important nurseries for this endangered mammal. During the winter months (July to November), Southern Right whales come so close to the shoreline that our Ocean House guests can relax on the un-spoilt sand dunes or from our amazing viewing deck and watch in awe as these beautiful creatures calve, blow, breach and belly-flop. Our Morukuru Ocean House guide will guide you to the best viewing points and share all his expertise and knowledge on these remarkable creatures with you.
Fynbos walks and drives
Get the De Hoop Feeling, whilst driving in your private safari vehicle, with the wind in your hair and the amazing beauty of ocean, the beach and the delicate fynbos. Discover all the flowers and pristine wilderness. Our Morukuru Private Guide will guide you and your family/friends through a informative fynbos safari experience.
Guided Marine Hikes and Bikes
Either Walking or biking within the De Hoop reserve will give you the feeling of being embraced by endless peace and beauty. Wild Fynbos gardens, walking through the pristine while sand 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, bontebok, eland, cape mountain zebra, baboons, red hartebeest ostrich and of course the cape leopard. All tours are under the experienced eye of your Morukuru Guide. We welcome children of all ages at Ocean House.
Star Gazing
The day has come to an end, the silence and the wonderful horizon will embrace you. When it gets darker you will start noticing the soft little twinkling in the sky.....another heaven on earth will appear. Slowly watch the sky turning into a playground of lights.
Supporting Turtle Conservation
The mission is to support the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation and their Turtle Conservation Centre in protecting marine life through turtle rescue, rehabilitation and release, helping create healthier oceans for future generations.
Through partnership with the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation, the Morukuru Goodwill Foundation supports the rescue, rehabilitation and release of endangered sea turtles. What began with a stranded turtle found on the shores of De Hoop has grown into a lasting commitment to giving these vulnerable animals a second chance at life in the wild. To date we have sponsored toward three turtles which have been released back into the ocean with a satellite tag (Bheni, Nori and Kai), as well as sponsoring ongoing rehabilitation of Habanero in Cape Town.
By supporting expert rehabilitation and the return of recovered turtles to the protected waters of De Hoop Nature Reserve, we are helping protect marine life while connecting conservation efforts across our land and oceans. Every turtle returned to the sea represents hope, resilience and a tangible step towards healthier oceans for generations to come.
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