We have recently received this lovely feedback from clients who stayed at Buffalo Ridge Safari Lodge - part of the Madikwe Collection.  Clients booked via Hartley's Safaris ....

"Dear Moremi, Priscilla, Godfrey, Franco and all the Buffalo Ridge Safari Lodge Family

 We are now back in England but will never forget our Madikwe bushveld safari - indeed a part of us is still there! It was an absolutely fantastic experience and we are so deeply grateful to all of you for making it such a special experience. From the moment we arrived we were made to feel very welcome and at home - you are all such lovely people and you looked after us amazingly well and the game drives with Franco as our guide were just awesome. To see all the Big 5 including both black and white rhinos was way beyond our expectations.

After we left you Cape Town and the Cape peninsula were excellent but for us what made this holiday so very special was Madikwe and in particular Buffalo Ridge and its community.

We very much hope that this community project continues to flourish - you certainly deserve to.

Thanks again to you all
Mr and Mrs H"
http://www.madikwecollection.co.za/ 

De Hoop Collection Activities

We are very happy to offer guests the following new activities at De Hoop :

Guided Bird & Fynbos Walk

(duration 1 – 3 hours)

A wonderful walking experience with a qualified field guide focused on the identification of flowering fynbos and the behaviour of the birdlife found in De Hoop Nature Reserve.

Length of walk dependent on fitness levels of participants.

Included at no charge in any three night stay excluding campsite bookings.

 

Depart from the meeting tree at the Opstal at 06h00 October - March

 and 08h00 April - September.

Rate: R75 per person.

Guided Mountain Bike Trail

(duration 2 – 3 hours)

Get the chance to cycle among herds of eland, bontebok and other game species with a qualified field guide who will share his knowledge of less obvious natural and historical aspects of De Hoop.

Depart from Activity Room at various times during the day. To be booked and confirmed with the guides.

 

Rate: R100 per person

Interpretive Marine Walk

(duration 2 hours)

 

A walking trail exploring coastal rock pools and sandy beaches while a qualified guide points out interesting marine life forms. Also a great way to experience the Southern Right Whales in the bay between June and December.

 

Depart half an hour before low tide from Koppie Alleen Parking Area. Times of daily low tide should be confirmed with the guides the day before.

Rate: R100 per person

Stargazing & Star Identification

(duration 1 hour)

Experience the magnificent stars and constellations that the clear De Hoop night sky has to offer. Learn about the various star signs and other interesting facts about the sky.

Meet at the Fig Tree Restaurant from 20h30. Times may change according to season and weather conditions. Please discuss and confirm with the guide.

Rate: R50 per person