Grootbos Private Nature Reserve

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“NEW GUESTS!” is the cheerful call often heard in the lodge at Grootbos. Greeted with a smile and welcomed with a glass of fine South African sparkling wine, guests at Grootbos are made to feel instantly special.

Two lodges, one great experience! The classic Garden Lodge, set in a lush indigenous surrounding, is the ideal family getaway. The new Forest Lodge with its contemporary and modern style appeals to the cosmopolitan traveler.

Feel welcome at a truly unique place where conservation, relaxation and luxury have found the perfect home.

Space, light and the time to enjoy them. Set among the ancient Milkwood trees, our large, private suites give the guest a chance to unwind, surrounded by the splendours of nature and pampered by five star hospitality.

From each luxury suite you can admire the sunsets over the ocean or start the day in tune with the forest birds. Natural textures and colours bring the harmony of nature into your suite. Spacious, finely appointed bathrooms complete the feeling of utter indulgence.

Strolling between your suite and the main lodge, winding pathways will guide you past the largest Milkwood forests in the world.

Experience nature like never before. Let our expert guides introduce you to the wonders of the fynbos. Discover the fascinating relationships between the insects, birds, mammals and flowering plants of this diverse ecosystem. Smell the aromatic wild herbs, watch for exquisite birds and be awed by the scenery that surrounds you.

Take a meandering path through an ancient Milkwood forest, where thousand-year-old trees send exploratory branches in search of sunlight, or visit one of the remnant Afro-montane forests on the reserve.

Young and old can explore this natural wonderland on foot or by four-wheel drive vehicle, or take a horse ride to enjoy the views from the elevation of a comfortable saddle on a well schooled horse or pony.

Knowing that our guests have enjoyed an active day in the fresh air is all the encouragement needed to provide the perfect meal to end a perfect day.

Drawing inspiration from the abundance of scents and colours in nature around them, our chefs conjure up magical combinations that replenish and inspire body and soul.

Fish caught on the day, succulent meats and fresh home-grown vegetables are enhanced with flavours from our flourishing herb garden.

Prepared with innovative flair, presented with a touch of brilliance and colour, and served in a restaurant with unbeatable views. The award winning wines of the Cape provide the ideal accompaniment to our gourmet cuisine.