The
Cape has two treasures: one widely renowned and the other not nearly renowned
enough.
Never
a year goes by that the province doesn't produce magnificent wines and never a
year goes by that hundreds of Southern Right whales come to the breeding waters
off the coast of the De Hoop nature and marine reserve, to calve, offering
spectacular viewing for tourists on a daily basis.
The
first whales of the year have already arrived off De Hoop and in the coming
months, this reserve will host spectacular displays as more than 40% of the
world's Southern Right whales come into the bay to mate, calve and see their
young through their first few, vulnerable months.
The
management of De Hoop has ingenuously combined these two Cape treasures into an
unusual, indulgent and insightful Wine and Whales weekend together with Malané
Hofmeyr-Burger and her string and flute ensemble friends from the JPO who will
be performing the “Whale Time Serenade”!
They
will be performing pieces by Bach, Vivaldi, Mozart, Bach, Donizetti and Purcell
in the Cloete Room at de Hoop with some more contemporary pieces by Gardel,
Mango Groove, and others. Amongst their most famous performances are the annual
outdoor concerts in the Kruger National Park and Madikwe Game Reserve in aid of
counter poaching. Hosts from Cape Agulhas region wine estates Black Oyster
Catcher; Creation; Jean Daneel; Quoin Rock; The Berrio; Zoetendal; Lomond;
Brunia Strandveld/First Sighting and Lands End will offer guests several
opportunities for tasting and interaction.
On
Sunday morning, an interpretative marine walk at low tide to visit the whales
is scheduled, with our resident guides who have a rare passion and deep
knowledge of the hidden rock pool life of this piece of pristine coastline.
No comments:
Post a Comment