Introduction to Grootbos Private Nature Reserve

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Region: Western Cape, South Africa Close to Hermanus, en-route to the Garden Route.   Latest Specials  - none

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Other Information Excerpt From The Sunday Times Sunday Times - 28 August 2005 Under the Big Milkwoods The rooms have sea views, the whales are inspiring and Andrew arrived there the day after Brad Pitt."

Located close to Hermanus, en-route to the Garden Route, is South Africa’s best-kept secret. The Grootbos Private Nature Reserve is 1200 hectares of pure Western Cape wilderness. The fynbos clad hills overlooking Walker Bay boast magnificent views of Cape Hangklip, Cape Point and Cape Aghullas. At Grootbos Private Nature Reserve nature will enchant you at every turn, fynbos - the most botanically prolific yet tiniest of the world’s floral kingdoms, mystical milkwood forests, ancient tropical rain forests, fascinating fauna and a marine life that enthrals.

Accommodation at Grootbos Private Nature Reserve

Grootbos Private Nature Reserve is set among the ancient milkwood trees, the large, private cottages give the weary traveller a chance to unwind, surrounded by the splendours of nature and pampered by all the comforts of home.

Each Grootbos Private Nature Reserve cottage has its own secluded balcony from which you can admire the sunsets over the ocean or start the day in tune with the forest birds. Original hand painted floral and bird themes bring the harmony of nature into your cottage.

Facilities at Grootbos Private Nature Reserve include:

A large swimming pool set within natural rock features
Grootbos Restaurant with a central fireplace
Full bar with a good selection of South African Wines
Ecological interpretation and research centre with displays, plant and animal species list and full herbarium
Lounge are with a spacious wooden deck overlooking Walker Bay, and a vista to Cape Point
Extensive Library
Gift shop

Attractions and Activities at Grootbos Private Nature Reserve

Grootbos Private Nature Reserve Guided activities, exploring Fynbos ecosystems and Coastal ecosystems
1-4 hour walking trails through the fynbos
Stargazing
Two hour excursion to the nearby Danger Point Lighthouse
Grootbos Private Nature Reserve Horse trails with qualified instructors
Excursions to the brewery, the winery, the southern most tip of Africa at Cape Agulhas, and to nearby Hermanus for shopping at craft markets (Not included in rates)
Grootbos Private Nature Reserve Boat-based whale watching (Not included in rates)
Boat trips to nearby Dyer Island (Not included in rates)

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