A UNIQUE HONEYMOON IN PARADISE
The ultimate honeymoon destination in Africa
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Celebrating Life

Explore rare natural wonders from our luxurious reserve.

3500 Hectares of pristine wildernes
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

2013 - Best Hotel
Best for Conservation of an Endangered Species
Unique Lodges of the World.
The 101 Best Hotels in the World
Top 100 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.

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Lover’s Paradise

Our luxurious accommodation offers many romantic features for that perfect escape together.

Garden Lodge
Love in Luxury

Garden Lodge

The luxury suites at our Garden lodge boast a tranquil and romantic atmosphere. Cosy up in front of the fireplace, sip champagne at sunset or enjoy a candlelit bath as newlyweds. Experience immersive activities out in nature that will inspire unforgettable moments. Take in a relaxing and rejuvenating couples wellness treatments at our new spa. The secluded and intimate setting of this lodge is the ideal destination for a romantic honeymoon.

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Forest Lodge
Nature’s Romance

Forest Lodge

Experience the forest’s restorative and inspiring power. The Forest Lodge incorporates the surrounding natural beauty inspiring harmonious and loving energies to flow.

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Private Villas
Exclusive and unsurpassed

Private Villas

Our two private villas are the last word in secluded luxury, offering unforgettable experiences to our discerning guests. With intuitive service provided by your own private chef, butler and nature guides, your every need will be met in a home-away-from-home environment of unsurpassed quality.

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Testimonials

We had a suite in the Forest Lodge with a private pool. It was absolutely incredible.

John Cooper - 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

The highlight of the best trip of our lives - We loved the location immensely!

Ryan Danz - United States

Our accommodation in the Garden Lodge was exemplary, the cuisine outstanding and the Guided tours executed by fully trained and knowledgable guides.

Annandray Souter - United Kingdom

Surrender your Senses

Delight in a fine dining experience with a six-course meal in one of our five-star restaurants. A fusion of culinary delights will awaken delightful taste sensations.

Organic Culinary Experiences That Excite And Delight

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. Every mean is an explosion of flavour.

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Award-winning wines. Authentic experiences.

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.

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Enjoy the warmth of our hospitality

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 Spring Splendour 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.

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