Grootbos Private Nature Reserve

Rated 9.2 in 14 reviews. 23 rooms.

★★★★★

Relaxation, conservation and luxury come together at Grootbos Private Nature Reserve, where the vision of a greater harmony between the world’s living creatures is brought to life.
When the African gods came to Grootbos, they bestowed upon it a profound blessing – one of beauty and simplicity. Crouching discreetly in the quiet glades of dune forest between Stanford and Gansbaai, the two lodges and ultra-exclusive villas at Grootbos Private Nature Reserve preside over a phenomenal 2500 hectares of protected Fynbos. It is a multi-award winning 5-star eco-sanctuary of unparalleled beauty and recreational diversity, a stylish refuge overlooking the famous haven of Walker Bay, home to the ocean’s big five. Here, just two hours’ drive from Cape Town, is the ultimate getaway for nature enthusiasts, offering supreme privacy, with packages tailor-made to suit each individual’s specific yearnings.

Grootbos Private Nature Reserve offers luxury accommodation featuring spectacular views of ancient forests and the whale watching haven of Walker Bay, just a 30-minute drive from Hermanus.

The air-conditioned suites of Grootbos feature floor-to-ceiling windows, making the suites light and airy. All suites offer a spacious lounge with a cosy fireplace, satellite TV and a DVD player, and a private wooden deck.

Guests can enjoy African and European gourmet cuisine, made with fresh and locally grown produce in Grootbos Private Nature Reserve’s 2 restaurants. Full English breakfast menus, light lunches and 6-course dinners are included in the rate.

Grootbos Private Nature Reserve offers various tours, including flower safaris, horse riding, birding tours, shark cage diving in Gansbaai, and of course whale watching tours.

Grootbos Nature Reserve is a multi-award winning nature reserve, and home to more than 740 different species of plants. The centre of Capetown is a scenic 2-hour drive away.

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A guide to great places near Grootbos Private Nature Reserve

  1. Garden Lodge Kids Play Area

    106 m from hotel

  2. Paradise

    297 m from hotel
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  3. Platbos Forest

    0.8 km from hotel

  4. Benguela Restaurant

    The Filet Steak with Brie And figs are amazing!!!

    4.6 km from hotel
    24 Eiland Street, De Kelders

  5. Tolbos Bistro

    Nice seafood

    7.5 km from hotel
    38 Kerk St

  6. Franskraal Beach

    The water is really cold, so don't forget to pack in that second skin

    7.6 km from hotel

  7. Shark Diving Unlimited

    A lovely lady comes in to say hi

    9.8 km from hotel

  8. Great White Shark Tours

    Great experience. Nice atmosphere onshore: tea, sweeties, soup. Good that they did not give up after 3 hours and 3 places without sharks and seen them finally.

    9.8 km from hotel
    Swart St

  9. White Shark Diving Company

    Good company .. Unfortunatley there were no sharks.. Go if its a season

    9.9 km from hotel
    9 Kus Weg

  10. White Shark Adventure

    Book on our website for best special rates, www.whitesharkadventures.co.za

    9.9 km from hotel
    12 Geelbek Road, Kleinbaai

  11. White Shark Projects

    Try the sharks!

    9.9 km from hotel

  12. Shark Cage Diving Gansbaai

    The worst experience ever!!

    9.9 km from hotel
    9 Kusweg