"The best example of conservation of biodiversity I have ever seen, Grootbos says it with flowers" - David Bellamy (British Conservationist)
About Grootbos
Grootbos Nature Reserve, with its two 5-star lodges and luxury Villa, is spectacularly situated on the fynbos and forest clad hills overlooking the whale-watching haven of Walker Bay on the southern coast of the Western Cape. This is a region of indescribable beauty and Grootbos is committed to protecting this ecosystem and showcasing the many wonders to its guests. It is through this enduirng commitment that Grootbos is now an award winning Luxury Eco Lodge in South Africa and abroad.
Home to the Marine Big Five - whales, dolphins, seals, penguins and Great White Sharks - and with unparalleled biodiversity, Grootbos has carved a unique niche in the upmarket eco-lodge sector. This multi-award winning 2500 ha reserve is home to more than 750 different species of plants, offers warm hospitality, excellent cuisine, fine South African wines and is a paradise for nature lovers.
The Grootbos story
In May 1991, when we first came to Grootbos, the incredible view of Walker Bay to the distant Cape of Good Hope overwhelmed me from the first second I stood on my potential property.
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Meet the Team
At Grootbos we pride ourselves on providing a unique customer experience. Guests will see this in the demonstration of the great service they receive from the front line staff.
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Maps & Directions
Grootbos Nature Reserve is only a two hour drive from Cape Town International Airport.
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The Area
The Garden Route is rightly referred to as the Jewel of South Africa, with lush indigenous forest, free flowing rivers, expansive lagoons, sunkissed beaches and majestic mountains combining to create a symphony of natural beauty.
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Awards
Grootbos Private Nature Reserve has been the recipient of numerous awards over the years for both our luxury accommodation and conservation efforts.
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The Grootbos Field Guide
THE FIELD GUIDE TO THE FLORA OF GROOTBOS NATURE RESERVE AND THE WALKER BAY REGION by Sean privett and Heiner Lutzeyer. The book describes 410 of the 765 species recorded on the Reserve, with and emphasis on showy plantscommon in the greater Stanford to Gansbaai region.
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