Grootbos Private Nature Reserve, South Africa

Adam Chapman

Utterly stunning. The views of the ocean are incredible and to be so surrounded by the fynbos forest and so close to nature is an absolute pleasure. The activities on offer will keep you very occupied and when you want to relax the pool beckons. The rooms are the height of luxury and the service is excellent. It is one of the best eco-lodges in the Cape.

  • Adam Chapman

Grootbos Nature Reserve, with its two 5-star lodges and luxury accommodation, is spectacularly situated on the fynbos and forest clad hills overlooking the whale-watching haven of Walker Bay, near Hermanus. Grootbos has carved a unique niche in the upmarket eco-lodge sector by specializing in the Cape Town of South Africa's world-renowned flora and marine biodiversity. This multi-award winning 1750 ha reserve is home to more than 740 different species of plants, offers warm hospitality, excellent cuisine, fine South African wines and is a nature lover’s paradise. Central to the ethos of Grootbos is that guests discover the regions natural wonders and directly contribute to its conservation and upliftment of local communities. The two lodges - Garden and Forest Lodge - are the epitome of luxury and comfort whilst capturing the harmony, which nature thrives on in the reserve.

Location

Grootbos Private Nature Reserve is near to Hermanus. Approximately 1 ½ hour’s drive from Cape Town and the winelands and a 4 ½ hour drive from the Garden Route.

Highlights

  • From each luxury suite you can admire the sunsets over the ocean or start the day in tune with the forest birds.
  • Grootbos has won world wide acclaim for its conservation and social responsibility programs.

Facilities

  • Each lodge has its own restaurant
  • A well stocked bar
  • Telescopes for whale spotting
  • An extensive library
  • Ecological research centre
  • Small gift shop and a large wooden terrace leading out to the swimming pool

Activities

Dedicated conservationists accompany guests on a tailor-made program of activities including flower and nature tours, 4X4 drives, horse riding and boat tours to view the Cape Fur Seal and African Penguin. From July to December Grootbos offers close-up encounters with Southern Right Whales from both land and boat.

Meal Basis

Fully inclusive accommodation including welcome drink, five course dinner, breakfast buffet with full English breakfast menu, light lunch, fresh fruit basket daily, transfer to boat activity (Dyer Island), horse riding, guided walks or drives in the reserve and various maps of the area or for self guided walks. Minimum 2 night stay.

Child Policy

Children are welcome and children up to 3 years stay free of charge.

Accommodation

Grootbos consists of two lodges, the family-friendly Garden Lodge with one and two bedroom suites and the new contemporary Forest Lodge. All of the suites, nestled in the Milkwood forest, have a separate lounge, full bathroom, private wooden decks with panoramic sea or mountain views, filter coffee machines, minibar, fruit basket, fireplace and underfloor heating.

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Customer Review

Holiday to South Africa during December 2011

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Beautiful country wth large variations - from lush green to semidesert.

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