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.