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A Remarkable Story About The Place We Call Home

A Remarkable Story About The Place We Call Home

Grootbos Private Nature Reserve

A Remarkable Story About The Place We Call Home

Over the last few years, we have connected with world-renowned experts from various fields that led us to learn something incredible about our surrounding area. 

It has given us a glimpse into how the Cape Floral Kingdom and the Walker Bay coastline, which we call home, have played a role in the evolution of early modern humans 150,000 years ago. 

At Grootbos, we have always had a natural curiosity to learn about our surroundings and to be deeply connected to our environment and the people who live here. When we learned about this story we knew we wanted to capture it, so we created this short documentary.

We are excited to share it with you as it celebrates the significance of this unique area and the profound impact it has on all who experience it. Take a moment to watch this fascinating documentary and discover more about this remarkable area we call home.

A special thanks to Dr Curtis W. Marean (Paleoanthropologist), Dr Hayley C. Cawthra (FGSSA, PR.SCI.NAT. Chief Scientist), Prof Richard Cowling (Botanist), Dr Jan C. De Vynck (Human Behavioural Ecology),  Dr Robert Anderson (Marine Biologist), Dr Charles Helm (Paleontology and Ichnology) and our conservation manager Sean Privett (Botanist) for sharing this story with us.

Watch our short film and be inspired by the rich history that shaped our past…

A Remarkable Story About The Place We Call Home

Grootbos Private Nature Reserve

Grootbos Private Nature Reserve pairs five-star accommodation with the splendours of the Cape Floral Kingdom and the southern tip of Africa’s incredible marine life. Two luxury lodges with breathtaking views of Walker Bay have amenities that include world-class fine-dining restaurants, a wellness ...

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