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Grootbos Private Nature Reserve

Hermanus - Whale Coast

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‘Award-winning, Family Friendly Pristine Wilderness’
A wonderland of exploration will greet you at Grootbos from the second you arrive with the warmest of welcomes; accommodation is totally luxurious, stylish and offers more than ample space. Families are given exceptional consideration with caring staff who take time and effort to ensure every member enjoys their visit to the full.


‘This is the sort of place that is hard to describe in words, chiefly because the highlights of your holiday will be the amazing hospitality, extensive activities and delicious food. For those who really want an African experience that will remain with them forever then trust Grootbos to exceed your expectations’

Forest lodge
An architectural masterpiece of sophistication and contemporary design; the 16 luxurious freestanding forest Lodges are set within a 1500-year old Milkwood Forest and afford spectacular views of the Indian Ocean. Each suite includes the following amongst its amenities:
• Romantic canopy bed
• Finest linen and down quilts
• Spacious tiled sunny bathroom with double basins
• Double showers and/or baths
• Separate lounge
• Cosy fireplace
• Minibar
• Tea & coffee-making facilities
• Private wooden deck
• DSTV
• Telephone

 

Garden Lodge
A family friendly retreat set amongst indigenous fynbos gardens and built from stone, thatch and fine timber; the original Grootbos lodge it comprises 11 totally refurbished, luxurious freestanding suites in a spectacular natural setting. There are 3 suite choices:
One Bed Luxury Suite
One Bed Classic Suite
Two Bed Luxury Suite

 

One Bed Classic Suite
• 55-60sqm
• Spacious bedroom with ensuite bathroom
• Separate lounge
• Tea & coffee-making facilities
• Mnibar
• Cosy fireplace
• DVD player
• Private outside deck
• Overlooking Walker Bay
• Separate shower and toilet
• Satellite TV
• Secure room safe

 

One Bed Luxury Suite
• 75-85sqm
• Spacious bedroom with ensuite bathroom
• Separate lounge
• Tea & coffee-making facilities
• Mnibar
• Cosy fireplace
• DVD player
• Private outside deck
• Overlooking Walker Bay
• Separate bath, shower and toilet
• Satellite TV
• Secure room safe

 

Two Bed Luxury Suite
• 80-90sqm
• 2 Spacious bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms
• Separate lounge
• Dining area
• Tea & coffee-making facilities
• Mnibar
• Cosy fireplace
• DVD player
• Private outside deck
• Overlooking Walker Bay
• Separate bath (1 bed), shower and toilet
• Satellite TV
• Secure room safe

 

Villa
Offered for exclusive use only
The latest addition to the Grootbos portfolio this luxury villa is hidden in the natural wonderland of the reserve and enjoys 360degree views; it has 6 elegant suites, a private butler, chef and guide and offers the ultimate Grootbos experience. The extensive inventory includes:
• 2 master suites with en-suite bathroom (bath, shower & outside shower)
• 3 luxury bedrooms with en-suite bathroom (bath & shower)
• 1 luxury bedroom with en-suite bathroom (shower only)
• 2 lounges with satellite TV
• 1 fully equipped kitchen with storeroom and scullery
• Dining room
• Breakfast area
• 2 outside BBQ area
• 1 inside BBQ area
• Outside pool
• Media room with big screen and projector
• Fully equipped office with internet access & telephone
• Wine cellar
• Fully equipped gym
• Large outside decks
• Landing strip suitable for helicopters & small planes

Grootbos offer a variety of special services and activities appropriate to the season these include:


• Swimming pool
• Horse riding stables with 16 horses for countryside and beach trekking
• Beaches and Caves tours
• Flower Safaris
• Birding tours
• Wine tours

Meal Plan Options
Meals at the reserve will be on a Safari Plan which varies between safari properties however most meals and sometimes drinks will be included. Please ask at time of booking

Red Indigo
Under the direction of the extensively travelled Executive Chef Duane Lewis, dining at Grootbos Nature Reserve has become a venue for culinary excellence not to mention innovation. You will find the freshest ingredients used to produce African flavours with all the excitement of European cuisine

The Garden
A charming outdoor dining venue where you may enjoy an al fresco experience accompanied by interesting wines from the cellar

Situated in Hermanus area just 160km from Cape Town on forest clad hills overlooking Walker Bay
Activities
Arranged by Grootbos the following activities are lead by specialist guides:
• Shark cage diving at Gansbaai
• Whale watching tours
• Scenic Flights (using African Wings)

Children are treated incredibly well at Grootbos, they provide an exceptionally well-thought out programme of activities that will mesmerise, thrill and educate your children, this is probably why they won Tatler’s ‘Best Family Hotel in the World’ in 2006.

Kids Kitchen
You will find special childrens menus which are nutritious and tasty; there is even a special children’s turndown service to end the day.

Playground
Located next to the stables children may explore the natural surroundings and aquaint themselves with fluffy bunnies, domestic pigs and ducks; they may collect their own eggs for breakfast and feed the horses.

Treasure Hunts
Suitable for all age groups this enthralling trip through the rainforest which is designed as a fun entertainment during which the children will not believe they are learning so much about the environment and creatures which live there

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