Grootbos Nature Reserve, with its two 5-star lodges is a jewel of Cape ecotourism and luxury accommodation. The reserve is spectacularly situated on the fynbos and forest clad hills overlooking the whale-watching haven of Walker Bay. Grootbos has carved a unique niche in the up market eco-lodge sector by specializing in the Cape region of South Africa’s world-renowned flora and marine biodiversity. This multi-award winning 1750 ha reserve is home to more than 750 different species of plants, offers warm hospitality, excellent cuisine, fine South African wines and is a nature lover’s paradise.

The Cape Fynbos Kingdom is renowned as a flora biodiversity hotspot and for more than a decade Grootbos Nature Reserve has promoted its beauty, interpreted its intricate stories, researched some of its many secrets and developed a suite of projects focused on conserving this exceptional natural region. Central to the ethos of Grootbos is that our guests discover the regions natural wonders and directly contribute to its conservation and upliftment of our local communities.

Visiting Grootbos provides a true sense of wonder at what nature can produce. The flora ranges from stunning and protected Fynbos to the largest Milkwood Forests in the world. The beaches are lapped by crystal clear waters frequented by marine life such as Southern Right Whales, the rare African Penguin and Great White Sharks. As far as things to do, the opportunities are endless. Caves are to be explored, the reserve discovered on horseback rides and many activities are available which promise to make a trip to Grootbos unforgettable, such as shark cage diving, whale watching and hiking through some of the most stunning scenery in the world.

Accommodation

Forest Lodge built in 2006 is an architectural masterpiece of sophisticated contemporary design, positioned on the fringes of a 800-year old Milkwood Forest. The Lodge consists of a main lodge, as well as 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. The Lodge offers a restaurant, champagne bar, a wine cellar for private dinners and a modern conference centre. Individual luxury suites of 90sqm provide the ideal blend of privacy and supreme comfort. Each suite is furnished with rich textures, romantic canopy beds with the finest linens and down quilts, spacious sunny bathrooms, separate lounges with cozy fireplaces and mini bars. From you private deck you can soak up exquisite ocean and mountain views and watch the sun disappear from a flaming sky into the Atlantic Ocean. Winding pathways through the forest lead to the individual suites.
Garden Lodge boasts sweeping views over Walker Bay and is located amongst a beautiful three hectare indigenous fynbos gardens. Made from stone, thatch and a selection of fine timber the main Lodge is stylish and modern with a strong African feel. This is the original Grootbos Lodge and is surrounded by a fynbos garden and an ancient Milkwood forest. Accommodation is in 11 luxury suites, each individually designed. Totally refurbished in a manner that reflects stylish and African inspirations, the luxury garden suites all have breathtaking views. All suites have a separate bedroom with en-suite bathroom, large decks and a large lounge with fireplace. The suites vary in size from a 2 bedroom suite of 120 sqm to the one bedroom suites of approximately 80 sqm. The Garden lodge facilities include a restaurant with a large deck with incredible views, a bar, a lounge, a pool and a small spa where you can enjoy various massages, manicures and pedicures. The stables and children playing area are a short walk from the lodge.

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