Our First Home

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A Remarkable Story About The Place We Call Home

Over the last few years, we have connected with world-renowned experts from various fields, that led us to learn something incredible about our surrounding area. 

It has given us a glimpse into how the Cape Floral Kingdom and the Walker Bay coastline, which we call home, have played a role in the evolution of early modern humans 150,000 years ago. 

At Grootbos, we have always had a natural curiosity to learn about our surroundings and to be deeply connected to our environment and the people who live here. When we learned about this story we knew we wanted to capture it, so we created this short documentary.

We are excited to share it with you as it celebrates the significance of this unique area and the profound impact it has on all who experience it. Take a moment to watch this fascinating documentary and discover more about this remarkable area we call home.

A special thanks to Dr Curtis W. Marean (Paleoanthropologist), Dr Hayley C. Cawthra (FGSSA, PR.SCI.NAT. Chief Scientist), Prof Richard Cowling (Botanist), Dr Jan C. De Vynck (Human Behavioural Ecology),  Dr Robert Anderson (Marine Biologist), Dr Charles Helm (Paleontology and Ichnology) and our conservation manager Sean Privett (Botanist) for sharing this story with us. 

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Grootbos Foundation and global recognition

Grootbos is a world leader in sustainable tourism and has been awarded some of the highest international accolades possible, making us one of only a handful of lodges to achieve this.

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A UNIQUE SOUTH AFRICAN EXPERIENCE

Grootbos invites you to experience our country's most precious floral biome and marine wilderness like never before. Enjoy unique guided experiences while being treated to five-star luxury at our lodges and villas.

Our Secret Season special offers South African residents an exclusive discounted rate and additional benefits. 

 

What's new at Grootbos - New Garden Lodge and Florilegium

The last year has been a busy one at Grootbos. We rebuilt our beloved Garden Lodge entirely and re-opened it in April 2022. We also officially launched the Grootbos Florilegium - Africa's first contemporary florilegium - which is a collection of botanical illustrations created by local and international artists, depicting the charismatic plants found on our reserve and the surrounding regions.

Click below to learn more about these exciting developments.

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