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The ultimate adventurous escape in a unique floral and marine eco-paradise on the southern tip of Africa.
Unique Experiences
Explore rare natural wonders from our luxurious reserve.
3500 Hectares of pristine wilderness
100 ENDANGERED PLANT SPECIES
907 Plant species: 6 newly discovered here
3 Milkwood forests over 1000 years old
The wonder of the Marine Big Five
6 MAMMALS OF CONSERVATION CONCERN
Awards & Mentions
Innovation Awards Winner - Experience Africa
Hideaway of the Year
Top 100 Hotels in the World
Unique Lodges of the World.
The 101 Best Hotels in the World
Progressive, natural, inclusive
We go beyond simply conserving this pristine wilderness, we call home. We’re constantly researching, innovating and pioneering new ways of doing things and winning many eco awards along the way.
Garden Lodge is the ideal destination to host travelling friends in search of adventure. The two-bedroom luxury suites offer private en-suite bathrooms, a large living area as well as a private deck overlooking Walker Bay. Explore our pristine nature reserve and the dazzling coastal area on one of our immersive experiences. Enjoy the vibrant and intimate atmosphere of our dining area or feast on the world-class cuisine in the elegant setting of our new wine cellar.
Experience the forest’s restorative and rejuvenating power. The Forest Lodge incorporates the surrounding natural beauty for the perfect chill out time with friends.
Experience luxury, privacy and stunning views paired with personalised service in our secluded villas overlooking Walker Bay and Grootbos' fynbos covered hills. Our two luxury villas (4 and 6 bedroom) offer state-of-the-art amenities, a private chef, butler and private guide. Indulge in superb culinary delights and immersive nature experience tailored to your desires.
We had a wonderful stay at Forrest Lodge - it is very modern in design, vast rooms.
Caroline Natnwich - United Kingdom
Exceptional place, we enjoyed wonderful sundowners as we watched for whales, flew above the bay to watch whales from the sky and went on a flower safari.
Charlotte Murray - United States
Secluded without being isolated, many amazing activities are included such as horse riding, 4x4 safari and nature walks.
Amanda M - Australia
Our villa was really great, a sea view straight out from the bed, a beautiful fireplace and one of the best bathrooms I've ever seen!
Chad S - United Kingdom
A spot of heaven - What a wonderful place. Food great, staff efficient, pleasant and very helpful. Views are incredible.
Our five-star chefs will produce perfect meals for you to relax and enjoy with friends.
Delectable Treats
Our mouth-watering selection of meals from the buffet or a la carte will always come from the freshest ingredients either sourced locally or from our organic farm.
Savour the stories behind the wines themselves as you learn more about the wine farms on our doorstep and the superior vintages they produce. Go on a guided farm tour, enjoy a delectable food and wine pairing, or simply spend time learning from our experienced sommelier.
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.
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.