Grootbos Private Nature Reserve - Gansbaai

5-star private nature reserve in Gansbaai, set within an ancient Milkwood forest overlooking Walker Bay

Accommodation & Suites

Grootbos Private Nature Reserve offers freestanding suites with floor-to-ceiling windows and private wooden decks. Spacious lounges include a fireplace and satellite TV. Private villas come with a personal chef and butler service.

Dining & Wine

The reserve's two restaurants serve African and European gourmet cuisine using locally grown produce. Full English breakfasts, light lunches, and 6-course dinners are included in the rate. The wine cellar showcases the finest local wines.

Nature & Conservation

The reserve is home to 907 plant species, including those in the Cape Floral Kingdom, and has won Hideaway of the Year and Best for Conservation of an Endangered Species. The Grootbos Florilegium is a museum of botanical paintings of flowering plants found on site. Active reforestation initiatives are part of the reserve's sustainability program.

Activities & Adventures

Guests can book Marine Big Five tours, horse riding, fat biking on the dunes, and guided hikes through fynbos and Milkwood forests. The reserve offers 4x4 flower safaris and tours to Klipgat Cave near the coast. Shark cage diving in Gansbaai and whale watching in Walker Bay are also available.

Family & Wellness

Children under 10 stay free and the kids' club offers supervised games, indoor play areas, and outdoor playground equipment. The spa provides body treatments, facials, massages, and a sauna, plus an outdoor swimming pool with sun loungers. Babysitting services and board games are available for families.

• Location: 100 km from Cape Town, overlooking Walker Bay whale sanctuary
• Rooms: Freestanding suites with private decks and fireplaces
• Dining: Two restaurants with 6-course dinners and local wines
• Activities: Marine Big Five tours, horse riding, fat biking, whale watching
• Family: Children under 10 stay free, kids' club with babysitting
• Sustainability: Active reforestation and Florilegium botanical art gallery