Grootbos Private Nature Reserve
Overberg, South Africa · Private reserve
How we rate
Explore Africa level, based on the typical lowest nightly rate per person sharing: Value under A$400, Mid-range A$400 to A$899, Luxury A$900 to A$1,799, Ultra-luxury A$1,800 or more.
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Full board (FB)
Welcome drink, Water, soft drinks, tea and coffee and 17 more
29 rooms
Luxury Suite (Forest Lodge), Luxury Suite (Garden Lodge), Family Suite (Garden Lodge) and 2 more
All ages welcome
Family rooms available
By air or road
about 100 km from Cape Town airport (CPT)
Wi-Fi in rooms
From about A$1,130
per person / night, sharing
Overview
About Grootbos Private Nature Reserve
Grootbos Private Nature Reserve is a luxury eco-reserve situated near the southern tip of Africa, set across 3,500 hectares of pristine wilderness between mountains, forest, and sea. The property encompasses two lodges — Forest Lodge and Garden Lodge — as well as two exclusive private villas, all designed to complement the surrounding fynbos and milkwood forest landscapes without compromising on style. Guests can explore extraordinary botanical and wildlife diversity, including over 1,031 plant species and the Marine Big Five, while enjoying gourmet dining sourced largely from the property's organic farm. Grootbos is recognised as a world leader in sustainable tourism and holds multiple international accolades.
“Eco-luxury reserve suits sustainability-focused guests; two lodges and villas across 3,500 hectares with Marine Big Five and organic farm.”
Best for
Your stay
What's included
Board: Full board (FB)
Included
- Welcome drink
- Water, soft drinks, tea and coffee
- Breakfast
- Light lunch
- Dinner
- Horse riding
- Botanical Fynbos Hike
- Milkwood Forest Walk
- 4x4 Flower Safari
- Beach picnics
- Birdwatching
- Guided pony rides for children under 12
- Coastal drive
- Klipgat Cave and Walker Bay beach excursion
- Progressive Tourism Tour
- Children's activities
- Transfers to included activities
- Barista bar
- Children's playroom
- Horse riding
- Walking safaris
- Birdwatching
Optional extras (at a cost)
- Transfers
- Drinks
- Laundry
Facilities
Comforts and facilities
At the property
- Swimming pool
- Spa
- Children's programme
- Library
- Wine cellar
- Restaurant
- Boma
- Public WiFi
- Wheelchair accessible
In your room
- Wi-Fi in your room
- Minibar
- En-suite bathroom
- Air-conditioning
- Private deck
- Tea/coffee station
- Safe
- In-room WiFi
Rooms
Where you sleep
- Luxury Suite (Forest Lodge)16 at the property · sleeps 2 adults · Standard terms: children aged 12 and over. Festive bookings, 16 December to 10 January: children over 12. · En-suite bathroom, Private deck, Lounge with fireplace, Air-conditioning, Mini bar, Tea/coffee station, Safe, Outdoor shower
- Luxury Suite (Garden Lodge)sleeps 2 adults · Children of all ages welcome; inter-leading suites available. · En-suite bathroom, Private deck, Separate lounge, Fireplace, Air-conditioning, Mini bar, Tea/coffee station, Safe
- Family Suite (Garden Lodge)sleeps 2 adults and 3 children · Children of all ages welcome. · Two bedrooms, En-suite bathrooms, Air-conditioning, Fireplace, Mini bar, Tea/coffee station, Safe
- Fynbos Villa1 at the property · Six bedrooms, Private swimming pool, Private gym, Private chef, Private guide, Cinema room, Wine cellar
- Sunbird Villa1 at the property · Four bedrooms, Private swimming pool, Private gym, Private chef, Private guide, Sauna, Wine cellar
Activities
Things to do
Included in your stay
Getting there
How you'll arrive
- How you arrive
- By air or road · about 100 km from Cape Town airport (CPT)
Good to know
Before you book
- Check-in
- From 14:00
- Check-out
- By 11:00
- Children
- All ages welcome. Family rooms available
- Single travellers
- A single supplement applies
- Malaria
- Malaria-free area
When to go
Best time to visit
- January: Dry season, best game viewing
- February: Dry season, best game viewing
- March: Dry season, best game viewing
- April: Dry season, best game viewing
- May: Dry season, best game viewing
- June: Good
- July: Good
- August: Good
- September: Dry season, best game viewing
- October: Dry season, best game viewing
- November: Dry season, best game viewing
- December: Dry season, best game viewing
- Dry season, best game viewing
- Good
How we judge each month
- Dry season, best game viewingAmong this property's strongest months for conditions, access and key experiences.
- GoodVery favourable conditions for this property and its key experiences.A generally good time to stay, with some normal seasonal compromises.
- Green seasonWorkable for specific priorities, with notable seasonal compromises.The property operates, but seasonal conditions bring substantial trade-offs.
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