Grootbos Garden Lodge Wins Nature Reserve Hot...
Garden Lodge has been honoured as the "Nature Reserve Hotel of the Year" at the 2024 Luxe Travel Awards.
Winter marks the arrival of the Southern Right Whales as they migrate every year from the icy Antarctic to our warm, sheltered bays to mate, calve and raise their young. Seeing them in their natural habitat is a sight that will leave you spellbound.
Grootbos is ideally positioned to offer close encounters with the magnificent Southern Right Whales.
Land Based Whale Watching
Take a walk along the cliff pathways of De Kelders as our knowledgeable guides take you to all the best viewing spots. See the waves frothing and listen to the slap of the whale’s gigantic tails, plus their breaching and spy-hopping, as they come within metres of the shoreline.
Boat Based Whale Watching
Board the luxury whale watching boat "Dreamcatcher" of Dyer Island Cruises in Gansbaai and enjoy a trip led by a marine biologist. You may also spot dolphins, penguins, seals and Great White Sharks - the Marine Big 5!
Air Based Whale Watching
Board a plane for the most spectacular bird’s eye views of whales below you and contemplate just how gigantic these mammals truly are. Our aircraft is ideal for snapping that perfect shot as you glimpse large mating groups, as well as mothers with their newborn calves.
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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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Read MoreGarden Lodge has been honoured as the "Nature Reserve Hotel of the Year" at the 2024 Luxe Travel Awards.
Celebrate summer at Grootbos from 11 January - 30 April 2024 (excluding Easter holidays).
Nestled in the heart of the Cape Floral Kingdom, Grootbos Private Nature Reserve has been captivating travelers.
As the chill of winter dissipates, making way for the warm embrace of spring sunshine, there's a magical transformation that takes place in nature.
A Junior Office Administrator position is now available at Grootbos Private Nature Reserve.
Each year, during the Secret Season, the pristine fynbos of Grootbos explodes into a spectacular showcase of diverse flora.