Grootbos Nature Reserve

(Whale Coast and Overberg - South Africa)

General Description

Hidden high above the famous Walker Bay, between the towns of Stanford and Gansbaai, lies South Africa’s premier Marine and Floral Destination, Grootbos Nature Reserve. Situated between mountain and sea, less than 2 hours from Cape Town, Grootbos offers stylish 5-star accommodation, international / African cuisine, warm hospitality and nature based tourism activities that could only be described as world-class. Grootbos is a nature lover’s paradise that benchmarks nature tourism with its collection of eco-sensitive guided trips that will take one into the world of plants and animals, both on land and at sea.

Nature lovers can enjoy the Cape's indigenous flora, mammal, marine and bird life with the reserves highly qualified resident research botanists offering fascinating guided tours around the unique ecosystem by vehicle or on horseback.

Accommodation
Set among the ancient Milkwood trees, large, private suites give the guest a chance to unwind. From each luxury suite you can admire the sunsets over the ocean. Accommodation consists of 27 suites, divided between The Garden Lodge and The Forest Lodge. Made from stone, thatch and a selection of fine timber, both lodges are stylish and modern with a strong African feel.

The 11 suites that comprise The Garden Lodge are all privately located and consist of one or two beautifully appointed bedrooms, a large en-suite bathroom and open plan lounge with a freestanding fireplace. All the expected modern amenities are included.

Dining

The food at Grootbos is prepared using fresh and local produce. A delicious 4-course dinner, accompanied by a selection of wines, awaits you in the candlelit restaurant upon your return from an active day. There is also a bar that enjoys a fantastic view across Walker Bay to Cape Point.

Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Lounge area

- Restaurant

- Bar

- Stunning garden

Activities

There is a whole range of activities on offer at Grootbos including:

- Explore the reserve on foot, horseback or 4x4 Jeep

- Hike along Protea Trail and Pincushion Trail

- Dyer Island Cruises (domain of the Southern Right Whale)

- Shark Diving

- Visit a bird sanctuary

- Cape Fur seals

- Guided tour of the local flora fauna

- Horse riding

- For children: Beach trips, horse rides, stable visit, bug collecting

Available locally (mostly at an additional cost)

- Numerous mountain biking and cycling routes

- Hot springs

- Hiking

- Bird watching

- Balloon flight

- Fishing

- Wine and cheese tasting

- Horse riding

- Game drives

- Golf

- Adrenalin activities: Shark diving, sea kayaking, motor cycling, quad biking, scuba diving

Child Policy

Children are welcome and very well catered for.