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Suite Lounge, Grootbos Forest Lodge, Hermanus, South Africa
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Grootbos

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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.

The extravagant and luxurious Forest Lodge has 16 freestanding suites sprouting naturally from ancient Milkwood thickets providing a blend of aesthetic beauty and supreme comfort.

Garden Lodge is stylish, reflecting African warmth with 11 free-standing one or two-bedroom suites (accepting children of all ages).

Why we like Grootbos

Combining a stylish refuge from the world and a great place to let your children run free, Grootbos is ideal if you want to be well looked after. The marine orientated activities must be experienced and the plant nursery (which stocks the Eden Project) is well worth a visit. You will leave inspired.

Beyond the Ordinary

As well as land-based whale watching, Grootbos offers that chance to take to the skies – from the lodge’s exclusive airstrip – and spot whales from a light aircraft. This offers a fascinatingly different perspective and is arguably the best way to appreciate these vast cetaceans.

Nearby experiences

  • Marine
  • Conservation
  • Landscape
  • Botanical
  • Birding

Price guide

£££££

Location

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Botswana
Romantic Safari through South Africa and Botswana
Set out on a romantic star-bed safari across…
9 days from £4,600pp
Aerial View, Okavango Delta, Botswana
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The Atlantic Coast, Cederberg and Winelands
Experience the diversity of the Western Cape. Begin…
13 days from £2,000pp
Namaqualand, Eastern Cape, South Africa
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Madagascar
Madagascan Islands and South African Safari
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Sea View, Tsara Komba, Nosy Be, Madagascar
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Cape Town, Whales and Winelands Self Drive
Explore the sights and restaurants of vibrant Cape…
10 days from £2,600pp
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Cape Town and the Kruger National Park
Combining two of South Africa’s major highlights, the…
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Cape buffalo, Kruger National Park, South Africa
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Safari through the Greater Kruger
Combine three beautiful lodges for the ultimate Greater…
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Holiday Inspiration

Our experts have created and curated these tailor-made holiday ideas to get you started. Take the time to search through them and find something that is the spark for your unique adventure.

Idea
South Africa
Drive Cape Town to the Garden Route
Self-drive from Cape Town, through the vineyards and…
11 days from £2,000pp
Famous bridge on the garden route, Garden Route, South Africa
View Holiday Idea
Idea
South Africa
KwaZulu-Natal Wildlife, Coast and Battlefields
This diverse holiday offers a perfect mixture of…
10 days from £3,350pp
Sign for Isandlwana Battlefield, KwaZulu Natal Drakensberg, South Africa
View Holiday Idea
Idea
South Africa
Northern Wildlife Reserves and Cape Town
Set out on a stylish South African safari,…
9 days from £6,800pp
A male impala in a field of yellow flowers, Madikwe Game Reserve, South Africa
View Holiday Idea
Idea
Botswana
Romantic Safari through South Africa and Botswana
Set out on a romantic star-bed safari across…
9 days from £4,600pp
Aerial View, Okavango Delta, Botswana
View Holiday Idea
Idea
South Africa
The Atlantic Coast, Cederberg and Winelands
Experience the diversity of the Western Cape. Begin…
13 days from £2,000pp
Namaqualand, Eastern Cape, South Africa
View Holiday Idea
Idea
Madagascar
Madagascan Islands and South African Safari
Explore the wildlife-packed landscape that surrounds Marataba Safari…
12 days from £3,750pp
Sea View, Tsara Komba, Nosy Be, Madagascar
View Holiday Idea
Idea
South Africa
Cape Town, Whales and Winelands Self Drive
Explore the sights and restaurants of vibrant Cape…
10 days from £2,600pp
Table Mountain and city at dusk, Cape Town, South Africa
View Holiday Idea
Idea
South Africa
Cape Town and the Kruger National Park
Combining two of South Africa’s major highlights, the…
9 days from £3,000pp
Cape buffalo, Kruger National Park, South Africa
View Holiday Idea
Idea
South Africa
Safari through the Greater Kruger
Combine three beautiful lodges for the ultimate Greater…
9 days from £4,500pp
Bush breakfast, Kings Camp, Western Kruger Private Reserves
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Places to stay

Every captivating tailor-made itinerary needs a perfect base. Our team has handpicked this collection of properties to give you luxury options in styles to suit any adventure.

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Grootbos

  • Wilderness
  • £££££

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Suite Lounge, Grootbos Forest Lodge, Hermanus, South Africa
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Birkenhead House

  • Boutique
  • £££££

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Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge

  • Safari and Wildlife Lodge
  • £££££

Kwandwe is a 1,600-hectare private game reserve immensely…

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Schoone Oordt

  • £££££

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The Plettenberg Hotel

  • £££££

The Plettenberg is a cosmopolitan hotel built on…

Exterior with View, The Plettenberg Hotel, Plettenberg Bay, South Africa
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