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De Hoop Mini Ranger Winter Holiday 2026

De Hoop Mini Ranger Winter Holiday 2026

De Hoop Collection

De Hoop Mini Ranger Winter Holiday 2026

Reconnect with nature, adventure, and family time this winter at De Hoop Collection!

Our 3-night Mini Ranger Family Winter Holiday Program is specially designed to encourage families to reconnect with each other through fun, educational, and interactive nature-based experiences.

Available Dates:

• 3 - 6 July 2026
• 16 - 19 July 2026

R8 900 per family for 3 nights.

Accommodation Included:

Stay in a comfortable De Hoop Village cottage sleeping up to 6 guests, featuring:

• 2 double rooms
• 1 bunk bedroom

Mini Ranger Program

Recommended for children aged 6-11 years.

Children under 6 are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult during all activities.

Complete the program and receive:

• Official De Hoop Mini Ranger Cap
• De Hoop Mini Ranger Badge

Mini Ranger waistcoat vests will be available for purchase from the Curio Shop.

Each child will receive:

• A Mini Ranger booklet
• A pen
• Wildlife identification activities
• "What, Where, When" nature challenges
• A keepsake educational guide to take home

Getting Around

Depending on group size, transport during activities will be provided by either:

• Land Cruiser
• Tractor and trailer

Rainy Day Activities May Include:

• Biscuit making
• Chocolate making
• Scientific experiments
• Weather station activities
• Sundial projects
• Compass activities

All activities take place from the Boma and are weather-dependent.

Additional Participation:

Children not booked as part of the package may join activities at R150 per activity.

ITINERARY

FRIDAY 3 JULY - MONDAY 6 JULY 2026

FRIDAY 3 JULY

• 14H00 FAMILIES ARRIVE AND CHECK-IN

• 19H00 STAR STORIES AND S'MORES IN THE BOMA AND INTRODUCTION

SATURDAY 4 JULY

• 10H00 FAMILY NATURE QUEST

• 15H00 GUIDED TOUR OF ORIGINS EXHIBITION

• 19H00 “SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS” AND GAMES IN ORIGINS ROOM

SUNDAY 5 JULY

• 09H00 TRACKING AND SPOOR MOULDING

• 19H00 SCORPION HUNT

MONDAY 6 JULY

• 10H00 CHECKOUT

THURSDAY 16 JULY - SUNDAY 19 JULY 2026

THURSDAY 16 JULY

• 14H00 FAMILIES ARRIVE AND CHECK-IN

• 19H00 STAR STORIES AND S'MORES IN THE BOMA AND INTRODUCTION

FRIDAY 17 JULY

• 10H00 FAMILY NATURE QUEST

• 15H00 GUIDED TOUR OF ORIGINS EXHIBITION

• 19H00 “SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS” AND GAMES IN ORIGINS ROOM

SATURDAY 18 JULY

• 09H00 TRACKING AND SPOOR MOULDING

• 19H00 SCORPION HUNT

SUNDAY 19 JULY

• 10H00 CHECKOUT

Give your children the chance to explore, learn, discover, and earn their official De Hoop Mini Ranger status while creating unforgettable family memories in one of South Africa's most beautiful natural settings.

Book your family's winter adventure today!

De Hoop Mini Ranger Winter Holiday 2026

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