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Grootbos

Wilderness
Garden Route, South Africa

Set in the picturesque mountain and sea landscape of the Hermanus area along the Cape South Coast, Grootbos is a beacon of style and sustainability.

Secluded suites, unique immersive experiences and world-class cuisine, all enhanced by the warm hospitality and panoramic views of Walker Bay. The extravagant and luxurious Forest Lodge has 16 freestanding suites sprouting naturally from ancient Milkwood thickets and provide a blend of aesthetic beauty and supreme comfort.

Why we like Grootbos

You will leave inspired. Dine beneath a forest canopy, bask in uninterrupted views of the coast from the infinity pool or enjoy memorable sundowners as the sun sets on the horizon. The marine orientated activities must be experienced and the plant nursery, which stocks the Eden Project, is well worth a visit.

Activities

Bird watching
Botanical 4×4 tour
Whale watching
Walks and hikes
Shark cage diving
Marine safari

Sustainability

Grootbos was established to conserve fynbos, an evergreen fire-adapted vegetation type that survives in nutrient-poor soils. Making up 80% of the Cape Floral Kingdom – the smallest of the six floral regions in the world – fynbos is incredibly diverse. There are over 9,500 species of plants and flowers occurring in the area, of which over 6,200 are endemic.

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Western Cape, Whales & Wine

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Game drive at Thornybush Saseka Tented Camp, Hoedspruit, Greater Kruger National Park, South Africa

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Cape and Kalahari Conservation Holiday

10 days from £8,995pp

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KwaZulu-Natal Wildlife, Coast and Battlefields

This holiday offers a perfect mixture of history, culture, wildlife and relaxation, all in KwaZulu-Natal, a province of South Africa blessed with a great climate and incredible scenery.

12 days from £5,595pp

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Western Cape, Whales & Wine

11 days from £3,295pp

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Highlights of South Africa: Cape to Kruger

Combining two of South Africa’s major highlights, the ‘Mother City’ Cape Town and world-renowned Kruger National Park, this holiday is the perfect introduction to the country.

10 days from £6,395pp

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Where to stay

Some of the wonderful places to stay that we frequently recommended.

The Old Rectory £££££

Africa
Boutique

In the heart of Plettenberg Bay you will find The Old Rectory, a small boutique hotel with centuries of history, direct beach access and gourmet dining experiences.

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Grootbos £££££

South Africa
Wilderness

Set in the picturesque mountain and sea landscape of the Hermanus area along the Cape South Coast, Grootbos is a beacon of style and sustainability.

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Birkenhead House £££££

South Africa
Boutique

A privately owned, world-class, luxurious boutique hotel, Birkenhead House has an exhilarating cliff-top position overlooking the rugged and scenic Walker Bay in Hermanus.

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