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| Grootbos
Private Nature Reserve |
| R43 through Hermanus |
| 13 km past Stanford |
| on way to Gansbaai |
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| PO. Box 148 |
| Gansbaai 7220 |
| South Africa |
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| Phone +27 (0)28 384 80 00 |
| Fax +27 (0)28 384 80 40 |
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The five
star lodge at the sea
Grootbos Nature Reserve is situated
1 hour and 45 minutes drive east of Cape Town on route to the Garden Route.
This is a 1000 hectare reserve overlooking Walker Bay with panoramic views
of the surrounding area. An ideal destination for any nature lover.
Grootbos has an amazing diversity of fynbos vegetation with over 500 plant species flowering throughout the year (peak season August to October). |
| You are likely to see many of the 100 bird species recorded and in addition to the fynbos ther are many species of protea and our 1000 year old Milkwood trees. |
Grootbos is home to two exclusive 5 star sanctuaries: Garden Lodge with its tranquil gardens, meandering walkways and charming ponds has a homely atmosphere with traditional decoration. The design at Forest Lodge is sophisticated and contemporary. Decorated with clear lines, large windows, rich textures and warm colours, this lodge is perfect for honeymooners and nature lovers.
Each suite is set in tranquil surroundings and comprises of a lounge with fireplace, bedroom(s), en suite bathroom and wooden deck with spectacular ocean views. Rooms are equipped with all modern amenities.
Children of all ages are welcome at Garden Lodge (no children under 12 at Forest Lodge) and we offer many children activities.
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Enjoy breakfast at leisure in your cottage or spoil yourself at our buffet of fresh fruit salad, juices, assorted cereals, yoghurt, home made bread, fynbos honey, cold meats, cheese and farm eggs served in the main lodge before embarking on one of the many outdoor activities at the reserve.
Dinner in our circular restaurant prepared by our resident master chef will dish up a feast specializing in seafood cuisine.
After a busy day exploring our reserve,
relax around the swimming pool or enjoy a sundowner with other guests at
the bar. |
The unspoilt coastline of Walker Bay has secluded beaches and rugged sandstone and limestone cliffs, offering the best land based whale watching of the Southern Right Whales which frequent the area during mating season (July - December).
A nature lover's paradise with excursions
on horseback, walks and 4x4 nature drives through spectacular scenery or
a visit to natural caves, mountain biking and boat trips and much more.
The reserve is run by the owners, the Lutzeyer family (German). |
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