Located close to the seaside town of Gansbaai and set in the hills with views towards the ocean, Grootbos is unique in every sense. Set amongst indigenous fynbos and milkwood trees, the two five star lodges at Grootbos, Garden and Forest, offer stylish accommodation that is sensitive to its surroundings.
Grootbos delivers the basics with ease, refined international cuisine, fine wines and stunning lodge accommodation along with some more refined touches. There are telescopes in the main lounge area for armchair naturalists and boat trips for those who want to get a little closer. Within the reserve itself highly-qualified resident research botanists offer fascinating guided tours around the unique ecosystem, by vehicle or on the superbly trained thoroughbred horses from Grootbos' own stables. Community projects are important at Grootbos and guests are actively encouraged to learn and engage in local township life.
Grootbos has carved a unique niche in the upmarket eco-lodge sector by specialising in the Cape region's world-renowned flora and marine biodiversity. The multi-award winning 1,750 hectare reserve is home to more than 740 different species of plants and is a nature lover's paradise. Revered conservationist, David Bellamy has described Grootbos as 'The best example of conservation of biodiversity I have ever seen - Grootbos says it with flowers'. This is a truly exceptional nature destination and is linked with the Eden project in Cornwall.
Grootbos
Best time to be there
October to May is the best time to visit the Cape. Game viewing is better during the drier months of April to September. The wildflower season is generally from mid August to mid September. The whale watching season runs from June to November.
Fly to
Cape Town/Johannesburg
flying time
11 hours 30 minutes/10 hours 30 minutes non-stop
time difference
GMT +2 hours
Visas
Not required for UK passport holders
Health Requirements
Yellow fever certificate if arriving from an endemic area
Itineraries
Cape Town and Winelands
Highlights - Visit many of the city’s attractions including the Victoria & Albert, the Two Oceans Aquarium, Robben Island, and Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens;Take a day to enjoy Table Mountain National Park... Read more ...
Cape Town & Garden Route
Highlights - Take a day to enjoy Table Mountain National Park; Drive to Birkenhead House... Read more ...
Deluxe South African Safari
Highlights - Game viewing at Royal Malewane is fantastic and there are plenty of opportunities for seeing big game on the 12,000 hectare reserve... Read more ...
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