Why stay at De Hoop Opstal Houses
- 61 mammal species recorded nearby
Rooms & inclusions
- Activities
- hotel
Wildlife near this lodge
Species recorded within 20 km (iNaturalist research-grade observations).
2,101
Species
61
Mammals
222
Birds
Most observed
- Bontebok/Blesbok336 sightings
- Common Eland234 sightings
- Mountain Zebra175 sightings
- Common Ostrich155 sightings
- Helmeted Guineafowl153 sightings
- Cape Griffon137 sightings
Best time to stay at De Hoop Opstal Houses
Best months:
February
April
August
JanGreat21°C47mm
FebGreat21°C24mm
MarGreat20°C52mm
AprGreat17°C33mm
MayGood15°C61mm
JunGood14°C58mm
JulGood12°C40mm
AugGreat13°C33mm
SepGreat14°C39mm
OctGood16°C53mm
NovGreat18°C37mm
DecGreat19°C56mm
Great (4-5)
Good (3)
Poor (1-2)
Best month
Map & getting there
Nearest airport
Elandspad Airfield (ZA-0153)
12 km from the park
International airport
George Airport (GRJ)
171 km from the park
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Data updated June 2026 · Sources: lodge website, Go2Africa, iNaturalist, Open-Meteo