Grootbos Private Nature Reserve
Where Fynbos Meets the Ocean
About Grootbos
Grootbos Private Nature Reserve is unlike any safari in Africa. Perched on a hilltop overlooking Walker Bay near Hermanus in the Western Cape, this 2,500-hectare reserve offers a rare combination of marine wildlife, ancient fynbos forests, and sustainable luxury that has earned it multiple global awards.
Instead of the Big Five on savannah, Grootbos delivers the Marine Big Five — southern right whales breaching metres from shore (June–December), great white sharks, bottlenose dolphins, Cape fur seals, and African penguins. On land, expert botanists lead walks through 800-year-old milkwood forests and one of the most biodiverse fynbos regions on Earth, with over 800 documented plant species.
The Grootbos Foundation drives community empowerment through its Green Futures horticulture academy, football foundation, and sustainable farming projects — making every stay a contribution to local transformation. Two luxurious lodges blend contemporary design with sweeping ocean views.
Highlights
Gallery
Wildlife You'll See
Activities
Lodges & 2026 Rates
All rates per person per night, fully all-inclusive unless stated otherwise.
Forest Lodge
Eleven free-standing suites nestled in the milkwood forest canopy with floor-to-ceiling windows framing Walker Bay. Contemporary African design meets ancient woodland.
Garden Lodge
Intimate and family-friendly — eleven suites overlooking indigenous gardens and the Atlantic Ocean. A welcoming base for couples and families exploring the Overberg.
What's Included
- All meals & selected beverages
- Fynbos nature experience
- Milkwood forest walk
- Wi-Fi
- Conservation levy
Not Included
- Marine safari excursions (supplement)
- Shark cage diving
- Spa treatments
- Premium wines
- Horse riding
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