Grootbos Nature Reserve - Garden Lodge 

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 features three dedicated treatment rooms and a sauna. The spa offers a range of treatments using products known for their therapeutic properties.

Go in search of the marine Big Five, and explore the reserve's trails on foot, on horseback, or on a 4x4 botanical tour. The coastal and fynbos setting is perfect for bird watching, with a variety of endemic bird species to spot. At the Florilegium, a botanical art gallery, you'll find a wonderful display of artworks capturing the botanicals of the Cape Floral Kingdom.

Set up in 2003, the Grootbos Foundation works across two focus areas: conserving the critically-endangered fynbos, and driving skills development and upliftment in the local community. Their community initiatives include supporting 35 small businesses, running a football foundation, and, through the Green Futures Education programme, guiding over 100 students into careers in horticulture.

There's plenty to do for children here, including a dedicated kids' playroom. Grootbos's Kids Explorer Programme is designed for every family member from age 4 upwards, with activities spread throughout the reserve introducing young minds to nature and tailored to different ages and interests. Parents can join in, opt for a self-guided family adventure, or leave little explorers in the care of an expertly trained team.