Experience the Cape fynbos like never before on our signature Florilegium tours
Book a Florilegium TourImmersive Florilegium Tours
Take a guided tour of Grootbos Private Nature Reserve and the Hannarie Wenhold Botanical Art Gallery to discover the intricate details of the Cape Floral Kingdom and how this biome inspired the exquisite botanical art of the Grootbos Florilegium.
Honouring A 25 Year Old Legacy Through Art
Nestled in the heart of one of the world's most biodiverse biomes, Grootbos Private Nature Reserve offers luxurious accommodation and immersive experiences in nature. Part of the Grootbos ethos has always been to protect and celebrate the Cape Floral Kingdom that we call home. As an expression of this mission, the Grootbos Florilegium shares the botanical wonders of our region with the rest of the world. This unique collection of botanical art is housed in the Hannarie Wenhold Botanical Art Gallery, where visitors can enjoy a closer look at the intricate beauty of the fynbos.
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Explore The Wonders Of Our Botanical Heritage with Two Guided Tours Of The Grootbos Florilegium.
Book a tour and explore the wonders of the Grootbos Florilegium.
Book Half Day Tour Book Art Gallery TourFlorilegium Half Day Tour - R1 950.00 per person
Experience a 4x4 botanical safari on the Grootbos Reserve, followed by a guided tour of the Hannarie Wenhold Botanical Art Gallery to witness the Grootbos Florilegium. End off the tour with a delicious 3-course botanical lunch at Bellavista Country Place while enjoying breathtaking views of the fynbos and Walker bay.
Immersive Nature Experience
This half day tour allows you the chance to experience the beauty of the Cape Floral Kingdom as it is found on the Grootbos reserve and then discover the intricate details of this biome in the artworks displayed inside the art gallery.
4x4 Botanical Safari
Explore the beauty of the diverse landscape of Grootbos Private Nature Reserve on a 4x4 botanical safari. Listen to stories told by our expert fynbos guides and marvel at the fascinating ecological adaptations of the Cape Floral Kingdom.
Guided Art Gallery Tour
Discover the fascinating intricacies of the Cape Floral Kingdom on this guided tour of the Hannarie Wenhold Botanical Gallery. The gallery is the first of its kind in the southern hemisphere and depicts stories of fynbos told through its unique collection of botanical art.
Lunch With A View
Experience dining in the heart of the Cape Floral Kingdom at Bellavista Country place. Savour the delicious three-course lunch while admiring the unparalleled views over the fynbos-rich landscape.
Florilegium Boutique Shop
The final stop in the gallery tour is the boutique shop that offers visitors the chance to take a piece of the Grootbos Florilegium home with them. The prints of the artworks seen on the gallery tour as well as other botanical inspired products are available to be purchased.
Book the Florilegium Half Day Tour and explore the botanical wonders of Grootbos.
Book Half Day TourIncluded in Half-Day Tour Price:
- A welcome drink upon arrival.
- Guided 4x4 Botanical safari through Grootbos Private Nature Reserve.
- Guided visit of the Hannarie Wenhold Botanical Art Gallery.
- Three-course Botanical Lunch at Bellavista Country Place.
Excluded:
- Drinks during lunch.
- Transportation to and from Bellavista Country Place.
- Any purchases of personal nature.
- Tour Duration: Four and a half hours - including botanical safari, gallery tour and lunch at Bellavista.
- Where: Bellavista Country Place, on the R43 between Stanford and Gansbaai.
- When: Tours are available all year round on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Time: 09:30 – 14:00
- Weather: The Southern Cape climate allows for tours to operate all year round.
- What to Wear: Please wear comfortable walking shoes and bring along a warm jacket.
- Minimum age: 12 years old.
- Fitness Level: There is no specific fitness level required for this half-day tour.
- Experience Level: No previous experience is needed to enjoy this botanical safari.
Botanical Art Gallery Tour - R300.00 Per Person
Discover the fascinating stories of the Cape Floral Kingdom as told through the medium of botanical art on this two-hour guided tour of the Hannarie Wenhold Botanical Art Gallery.
A First Of Its Kind
Discover Africa’s first contemporary florilegium which is housed within Southern Africa’s first ever botanical art gallery. This house of art is dedicated to celebrating the wonders of the Cape Floral Kingdom through the medium of botanical art.
Nature Meets Art
Stroll through the gallery’s seven exhibit rooms expertly showcasing over 120 species of the fynbos in the medium of botanical art. Understand the intricate nature of this ecosystem with accompanied vignettes that illustrate the relationships between flora and fauna of the fynbos.
Botanical Storytelling
Each exhibition room has been mindfully curated to highlight unique narratives of the fynbos through the key themes of Diversity, Ecology, Fire, Heritage, Threatened Species and Pollination. Discover these stories as you tour the gallery with your specialised guide.
Florilegium Boutique Shop
The final stop in the gallery tour is the boutique shop that offers visitors the chance to take a piece of the Grootbos Florilegium home with them. The prints of the artworks seen on the gallery tour as well as other botanical inspired products are available to be purchased.
Book an art gallery tour and discover the wonders of the Grootbos Florilegium.
Book Art Gallery TourIncluded in Art Gallery Tour Price:
- Two-hour guided tour of the Hannarie Wenhold Botanical Art Gallery with a specialised guide.
- Light refreshments will be served after the tour.
Excluded:
- Transportation to and from Grootbos Private Nature Reserve
- Any purchases of personal nature
- Tour Duration: Two hours
- When: Tours are available all year round on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdays.
- Time: 10:00 – 12:00
- Where: Grootbos Private Nature Reserve, on the R43 between Stanford and Gansbaai.
- Weather: This is an all-weather tour as it takes place indoors.
- What to Wear: Please wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes.
- Minimum age: 12 years old.
- Fitness Level: There is no specific fitness level required for this gallery tour.
- Experience Level: No previous experience is required.
Explore The Grootbos Florilegium
Get a glimpse of what awaits on these unique tours of the Grootbos Florilegium.
- Botanical Tour
- Art Gallery and Shop
- Lunch
Explore the legacy of the Grootbos Florilegium
Where the natural splendour captured in every artwork is an expression of the Grootbos purpose.
BOOK A TOUR AND EXPERIENCE THE GROOTBOS FLORILEGIUM
Discover the magic of the Cape Floral Kingdom and its unique stories through the botanical art of the Grootbos Florilegium. Book a guided half-day tour or gallery tour and experience the Cape Fynbos like never before.
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