Welcome: "NEW GUESTS!" is the cheerful call often heard in the lodge at Grootbos. Greeted with a smile and welcomed with a glass of fine South African sparkling wine, guests at Grootbos are made to feel instantly special.
Two lodges, one great experience! The classic Garden Lodge set in a lush indigenious surrounding is the ideal family getaway. The new Forest Lodge with its contemporary and modern style appeals to the cosmopolitan traveller.
Feel welcome at a truly unique place where conservation and relaxation have found the perfect home.

LOCATION: BEACH: WHERE SEA MEETS SAND ...
Feel the sand beneath your feet while breathing in crisp salt air that has the unmistakable freshness and magnificence of the ocean. See your lone footprints fade into the distance behind you while exploring deserted beaches or visit a stone-age coastal cave and be reminded of the countless generations who have walked these beaches before you.
Accompany our specialist guides to explore the tidal rock pools and coastal caves while listening to stories that make you wonder at the mysteries of early inhabitants and famous shipwrecks along the coast.
Spend an afternoon lazing on one of our safe swimming beaches while enjoying a freshly packed picnic.

DESTINATIONS GUIDE: EXPLORE: AN ADVENTURE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
Families discover countless adventures in a world with a wealth of treasures.
It may be found in a beach excursion filled with a host of fun and games or an exciting boat trip to visit seals, penguins and the humbling giant of the ocean, the Southern Right Whale (Visit sharkwatchsouthafrica.com and whalewatchsouthafrica.com to see more). If you prefer to stay firmly land-based, a rich choice of nature based activities are available. Children help feed the animals and enjoy riding lessons on the paddock and outrides through the reserve.
On scenic walks or 4x4 drives our guides will share exciting nature stories with you.

ROOMS: ACCOMMODATION: BACK TO NATURE - WITHOUT COMPROMISE
Space, light and the time to enjoy them. Set among the ancient milkwood trees, our large, private suites give the guest a chance to unwind, surrounded by the splendours of nature and pampered by all the comforts of home.
Each suite has its own secluded balcony from which you can admire the sunsets over the ocean or start the day in tune with the forest birds. Natural textures and colours bring the harmony of nature into your suite. Spacious, finely appointed bathrooms complete the feeling of utter luxury.
Strolling between your suite and the main lodge, winding pathways will guide you past the largest milkwood forests in the world.

FOOD & WINE: FEAST ON THE EXPERIENCE: FEAST ON THE EXPERIENCE
Knowing that our guests have enjoyed an active day in the fresh air is all the encouragement needed to provide the perfect meal to end a perfect day.
Drawing inspiration from the abundance of scents and colours in nature around them, our chefs conjure up magical combinations that replenish and inspire body and soul.
Fish caught on the day, succulent meats and fresh home-grown vegetables are enhanced with flavours from our flourishing herb garden.
Prepared with innovative flair, presented with a touch of brilliance and colour, and served in a restaurant with unbeatable views. The award winning wines of the Cape provide the ideal accompaniment to our gourmet cuisine.

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SATURATE YOUR SENSES
Experience nature like never before. Let our expert guides introduce you to the wonders of the fynbos. Discover the fascinating relationships between the insects, birds, mammals and flowering plants of this diverse ecosystem. Smell the aromatic wild herbs, watch for exquisite birds and be awed by the scenery that surrounds you.
Take a meandering path through an ancient Milkwood forest, where thousand-year-old trees send exploratory branches in search of sunlight, or visit one of the remnant Afro-montane forests on the reserve.
Young and old can explore this natural wonderland on foot or by four-wheel drive vehicle, or take a horse ride to enjoy the views from the elevation of a comfortable saddle on a well schooled horse or pony