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Grootbos Private Nature Reserve

Set in 200 hectares of private land, Grootbos Nature Reserve is a nature lover’s paradise, a multi-award winning lodge that benchmarks nature tourism with its collection of eco-sensitive guided trips that will take one into the intricate world of plants and animals both on land and at sea.

The lodge offers a wide variety of activities for guests to enjoy during their stay. Our specialist guides lead 4x4 drives and walks through the fynbos and forests of the reserve, trips to the nearby coast to view the Southern Right Whales from land, walks along deserted beaches, visits to archaeological and cultural sites, boat-based whale watching trips, boat tours to a nearby seal island to view coastal birds, penguins, seals and great white sharks

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01Jan11-30Apr11 Full Board £329
01May11-30Jun11 Full Board £189
01Jul11-31Aug11 Full Board £229
01Sep11-30Apr12 Full Board £349
Prices based on accommodation only, please call us for transfers
For other dates or durations, please call for your tailor made quote.

Rooms & Accommodation

  • Forest Lodge consists of a main lodge with restaurant, bar, spacious lounge area, gallery, infinity pool and conference centre as well as 16 luxurious, freestanding suites built on the edge of the forest. Volumes of space under slate roofs are framed by glass, steel and natural brick to maximize the sweeping views across fynbos and dunes to the ocean.
  • This is the original Grootbos Lodge and is surrounded by three hectares of indigenous fynbos and forest garden. Accommodation is in 11 luxurious, freestanding suites in a spectacular nature setting. Totally refurbished in a manner that reflects stylish and contemporary inspirations, its charming private suites feature romantic canopy beds, spacious en-suite bathrooms, separate lounges with cosy fireplaces, mini bar, tea & coffee making facilities as well as wooden decks with simply breathtaking views.

Hotel Activities

  • Grootbos offers a wide variety of activities for guests to enjoy during their stay. The specialist guides lead 4x4 drives and walks through the fynbos and forests of the reserve, trips to the nearby coast to view the Southern Right Whales from land, walks along deserted beaches, visits to archaeological and cultural sites, boat-based whale watching trips, as well as boat tours to a nearby seal island to view penguins, seals, dolphins and great white sharks.

Dining at the Grootbos Private Nature Reserve

  • Through the contemporary design of Red Indigo and The Garden you will be left with the feeling of being in the presence of great style without it coming across as exaggerated or uncomfortable. Massive windows offer you breathtaking views of Walker Bay and the surrounding fynbos reserve and the décor lend themselves to an unrushed dining experience in the hands of a truly superb service team. The combination of hospitality and culinary delights is almost overwhelming to the senses: each dish with a personality of colors, divine flavor and delicate aroma, complimented by a fine selection of local wines from our own cellar will treat you to a true fusion of African flavor and European cuisine!

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