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Grootbos Nature Reserve - Garden Lodge
The family lodge in the Cape floral kingdom
Grootbos Nature Reserve is located within 2,500 hectares of pristine wilderness and is a botanical paradise with 947 plant species identified.
The family-friendly Garden Lodge has been perfectly positioned to maximise the incredible coastline views from the Suites, restaurant and heated pool. There's so much to do here for all of the family, including interpretive walks through the ancient milkwood forests which form part of the Cape floral kingdom, cave explorations and coastal safaris along the beach. If you visit between June and November there's a good chance of seeing whales too, that, together with seals, sharks, penguins and dolphins, make up the marine Big Five.
Why we love Grootbos Nature Reserve - Garden Lodge
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Flower and coastal safaris will bring you closer to this precious eco system
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Dating back to the Stone Age, take a guided tour of the World Heritage Site of Klipgat Cave
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Southern right whales can normally be seen here from June to November whether it’s from the coastal cliffs, on a boat ride or from a scenic flight
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The Green Futures project has provided many students with horticultural skills to create sustainable jobs for the future
Rooms
Blending in with their natural surroundings, the freestanding 11 Garden Lodge Suites offer panoramic views of the reserve and Walker Bay beyond.
For larger or multi-generational families, there are two luxurious private villas. Fynbos Villa has 6 suites and Sunbird Villa has 4 suites. Each comes with a private kitchen, lounges, leisure areas and your private team of staff.
The spacious bedroom and separate lounge can accommodate up to 4 guests although for added space there are also Two-Bedroom Family Suites.
- king-size bed
- master bathroom with separate bath and/or walk-in shower
- air-conditioning
- underfloor heating
- lounge with fireplace
- tea and coffee making facilities
- mini bar
- private deck with sea views
- 85m²
Facilities
Offering elegant fine dining in a world-class setting, the restaurant serves everything from delicious fresh seafood from Walker Bay, to matured beef fillet accompanied by superb local wines. Many of the ingredients are seasonally sourced from Grootbos' Growing the Future community project.
What's Included
• Breakfast, lunch and dinner • Soft drinks • Tea and coffee • Fresh fruit daily in suite • Nature, marine and coastal guided drives and walks including the Walker Bay Nature Reserve, De Kelders cliff walk, Klipgat Cave combined with seasonal land-based whale watching • Horse riding on the reserve • Bird watching • Conservation levy
Overlooking the fynbos garden and surrounded by nature, the spa at Garden Lodge offers a range of treatments using products known for their therapeutic properties.
Go in search of the marine Big Five, explore the reserve's trails on foot, by mountain bike or on horseback. The coastal setting is perfect for bird watching with 118 species identified. At the Florilegium, there's a wonderful display of art capturing the botanicals of the Cape Floral Kingdom.
Set up in 2003, The Grootbos Foundation was created to conserve the critically-endangered fynbos through a number of skills development programmes in the local community. They support 35 small businesses, have created a football foundation and, through their Green Futures Education programme, have supported over 100 students into horticulture.
There's plenty to do for children here, including the forest-inspired play area complete with jungle gym and a dedicated programme of activities.
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