Grootbos Foundation Welcomes New Team Members
Meet the newest members of our team.

Kick off 2025 with our first 'Under the Microscope' entry! Meet the Betiscoides meridionalis (Slender Restio Grasshopper) - a stunning, wingless beauty renowned for mimicking restio plants.
Did You Know?
• This leggy wonder is endemic to the Western Cape.
• Its slender frame helps it blend seamlessly into its restio habitat.
• All three species of the genus Betiscoides are classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
Help us protect unique species like these by supporting the Grootbos Foundation.
Grootbos Foundation is a registered non-profit organisation in Gansbaai dedicated to conserving the Cape Floral Kingdom while uplifting the communities that call it home. The foundation protects over 22,200 hectares of fynbos and biodiversity across Grootbos Private Nature Reserve and the Walker Bay...
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Here is a quick snapshot of the 20 small business owners who have been selected to start a journey of 12 months of business mentorship.
The Vuyo Lab from Stellenbosch University visited Grootbos this week.
Our nature shot is of Petalacte coronata, which was photographed by our conservation team this week.
Sports and games for healthy development in children continue every day with Grootbos coaches.
The Entrepreneurship Team is working hard to visit the small business premises of each shortlisted business...