Hidden high above the famous Walker Bay between the towns of Stanford and Gansbaai, lies South Africa's Premier Marine and Floral Destination, Grootbos Nature Reserve.

Situated less than 2 hours from Cape Town between mountains and sea, Grootbos offers stylish 5 star accommodation, International / African cuisine, warm hospitality and nature based tourism activities that could only be described as world class. Highly skilled field guides with intimate knowledge of the local history, fauna and flora host all the activities. Grootbos is a nature lover's paradise, a multi-award-winning lodge that benchmarks nature tourism with its collection of eco-sensitive guided trips that will take one into the intricate world of plants and animals both on land and at sea.

Rooms
Grootbos has 2 lodges, Garden and Forest. Both constructed from stone, thatch and a selection of fine timber. Each suite, covering a minimum of 75 m2, is privately located and has its own lounge, one or two elegantly furnished bedrooms, bathroom, open plan lounge complete with a freestanding fireplace for cozy evenings. The decor is tasteful yet understated and is complemented with sweeping views of Walker Bay for relaxing moments of sunbathing or bird watching.

Dining
Cuisine is an artform at Grootbos, you can be assured of a sumptuous meal, whether it be breakfast, lunch or dinner time. Food is taken very seriously here!

Fish caught on the day, succulent meats and fresh home-grown vegetables are enhanced with flavours from the 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 provides the ideal accompaniment to the gourmet cuisine.