Grootbos Private Nature Reserve, set amidst mountains, ancient indigenous forest overlooks the rich marine haven of Walker Bay. Grootbos is located in a world biodiversity hotspot, where many of the plants are of conservation concern and as many as 70% are found nowhere else on Earth. Grootbos, together with the Grootbos Foundation, is committed to the conservation of the Cape Floral Kingdom and the upliftment of the communities therein, representing an inclusive progressive tourism model. Grootbos Private Nature Reserve is a certified Global Ecosphere Retreat®.
Grootbos is set amongst the rare Cape fynbos and offers expansive views over Walker Bay and the surrounding natural landscape.
Grootbos and the Grootbos Foundation together address the urgent threats to conserve the unique biodiversity of the Cape Floristic Kingdom and support the surrounding rural communities with initiatives focused on educating, training, mentoring and empowering community members and specifically community youth. These programmes reach over 3000 people each year. Sustainability is a guiding principle applied throughout Grootbos and includes stringent measures to address resource efficiency. These efforts are captured in the carbon, water footprint monitoring and sustainability reporting Grootbos applies to track and strive how to continuously improve their efficiencies. As part of the Grootbos carbon footprint recordings and practices, each guest stay at Grootbos is offset.
Grootbos’ Highlights
The Grootbos Foundation’s Conservation Research Unit surveys biodiversity of the unique Cape fynbos ecosystem, using their knowledge to inform Land management plans in the greater landscape.
Grootbos celebrates the natural landscape, coastline, forests, and mountains, to create a deep sense of natural space.
Flower Safari – Guest at Grootbos enjoy your guided flowers in which their guide shares the magic of plants and pollinators.
Fine, wining and dining overlooking the pristine fynbos landscape and the spectacle that is Walker bay, home to visit visiting Southern Right whales between June and October.
