Lekkerwater Beach Lodge

The De Hoop Nature Reserve, a few hours from Cape Town, is a haven for vulnerable species like the Cape vulture and the bontebok. Now, visitors can appreciate this rare nature up close with a two-night summer-camp experience, courtesy of the Lekkerwater Beach Lodge, which opened in April on a private white-sand beach. (Rates start at around $193 per person per night.) Up to 16 guests arrive at the lodge at the same time, share family meals cooked with local ingredients, and take part in activities like exploring tidal pools, hiking and whale watching. While the lodge’s communal atmosphere is reminiscent of summer camp, the sleeping quarters are anything but. The seven beachfront bedrooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows that open onto private verandas with views of the Indian Ocean. —Samantha Cooney