Grootbos Private Nature Reserve

Grootbos Private Nature Reserve

The jewel of Stanford, Grootbos Private Nature Reserve just outside of Cape Town is a luxury, five-star eco-utopia that showcases the magnificent flora and fauna occupying the southern tip of Africa.

Set within an enchanting milkwood forest, Grootbos, an Afrikaans term meaning giant forest, gets its name from the 1000-year-old Milkwood trees surrounding the lodge. Guests are granted access to their luxury suites by travelling along a winding path that snakes through the ancient forest. This simple act of arriving feels like a magical adventure, every time.

A stone’s throw from the pristine beaches of Walker Bay, guests staying at Grootbos Private Nature Reserve can enjoy guided tours to the Klipgat Cave in De Kelders which shows evidence of ancient civilisations dating as far back as 70,000 years prior.

Extending beyond the luxury travel destination, The Grootbos Foundation is dedicated to sustainability in countless forms and employs an impressive number of initiatives all designed to empower others through ecotourism. Guests are able to enjoy a number of excursions to learn more about the inspiring initiatives set up by The Grootbos Foundation.

Why We Love Grootbos Private Nature Reserve

• Wandering through the pristine eco-paradise is truly a magnificent experience. Even guests who wouldn’t necessarily call themselves natures lovers may change their tune after a stay at Grootbos Private Nature Reserve.
• Those who decide to visit between June and November may grab a glance at the southern right whales that migrate annually to the bay to calve and nurse their young.
• The work that has been done by The Grootbos Foundation is truly inspiring. It is highly recommended that guests get involved by either visiting one of the operation sites, planting a tree or joining the beekeepers to harvest honey.