Situated along South Africa’s Whale Coast, Walker Bay is famous for it’s wonderful land-based whale watching opportunities. The whale watching in the Walker Bay area is one of the best in the world, and the Grootbos Private Nature Reserve is ideally situated to overlook the entire Walker Bay, haven of the Souther Right Whales.

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Grootbos offers many wonderful adventurous trips that weave throughout the majestic reserve. Guests are able to enjoy forest walks, guided nature reserve hikes and 4×4 reserve drives through the last of the Cape’s Milkwood forests and the beautiful floral Kingdom.

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At Grootbos, we offer our guests Shark cage diving which is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the area and the best place in the world to see the large population of the kings of the ocean: the Great White Shark. 

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Due to the Walker Bay being a Southern Right Whale haven, and its coastline streching well over 30 kilometers, Grootbos offers its guests with an unforgettable expereince of exploring the Walker bay by plane.

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Grootbos offers many wonderful adventurous trips that weave throughout the majestic reserve. Guests are able to enjoy forest walks, guided nature reserve hikes and 4×4 reserve drives through the last of the Cape’s Milkwood forests and the beautiful floral Kingdom.

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One of the most satisfying and enriching ways of exploring Grootbos Nature Reserve is by horse back. The horses at Grootbos are ideal for beginners and experienced horse riders alike. Experienced staff look after 18 horses at the Grootbos stables, and accompany guests on rides. 

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All fans of bird watching will find Grootbos a treat. Bird lovers are able to enjoy unbeatable birding in the Western Cape with fellow birdwatchers at Grootbos Private Nature Reserve. Due to the large number of different habitats, ranging from Fynbos plains and mountains to forests and long stretches of coastline, a large number of different bird species can be found here

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Grootbos offers beach and adventure holidays with the excitement of exploring caves, watching the marine life, as well as just relaxing on the tranquil beaches of Walker Bay. The Grootbos lodges are only a few minutes’ drive away from the pristine beaches where a day’s adventure awaits you. 

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When Neanderthal man was still ruling supreme in Europe, modern people had provided some of the earliest evidence in the world of modern people. Such early remains have been found in only three South African sites and in the Middle East. Klipgat cave is one of the most important cultural assets in the Western Cape.

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