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Grootbos Forest Lodge

Glance

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At a Glance

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  • Sixteen large beautifully styled suites

  • Private decks with panoramic sea views

  • Large number of activities available at Grootbos

  • On the Garden Route & malaria free

  • Cozy wood burning fireplace

  • Children 12 years and older are welcome at Forest Lodge

The Grootbos Private Nature Reserve overlooks the stunning Walker Bay and forms part of South Africa’s famous Garden Route. 

 

Due to its perfect location there are endless activities open to guests from ocean based, great white shark cage diving and whale watching to walking, hiking, biking or horse riding along the many trails within the reserve.  Try a botanical 4x4 tours or coastal safari and learn about the wonderful flora & fauna of South Africa’s unique south coast.

Rooms

Rooms

The free-standing suites at Grootbos Forest Lodge have beautifully designed private decks with panoramic sea views and plunge pools.  The interiors have also been well designed to make full use of the stunning views with large windows and sliding doors at every turn.  The sitting room includes a cozy wood burning fire, satellite TV and DVD player.

 

 

The en-suite bedroom boasts a king size bed, large sliding doors out into the decking, free-standing bath and walk-in rain shower.

Facilities

Facilities

The facilities at the main lodge include a sparkling swimming pool and cocktail deck with loungers, stunning panoramic ocean and fynbos views.

 

The lodge also has a arts & crafts shop, barista bar, wine cellar, fine restaurant and traditional boma for dining under the stars.

Activities

Activities

There is an array of activities open to guests of Forest Lodge, traversing the reserve on horseback is a fabulous way to see the animals and plant life. Try the botanical 4x4 tour in the company of an experienced guide.  There are a number of walking and hiking trails available, or hop on a mountain or quad bike and explore.

 

For those looking for something a little more relaxing, try one of the two beauty salons available to guests, wonder down to the beach, take a scenic flight or simply sit on the viewing deck and enjoy the birdlife. For those wanting to get a little closer to the water, try a whale watching boat trip or for those brave enough, great white shark cage diving. *Some activities are at an additional cost and/or are seasonal

Gallery

Gallery

Facts

Facts

No. Rooms

16

Children

12 years and over

Childminding

No

Twin Beds

Available

Triples

No

Private Pool

Yes

Lodge Pool

Yes

Air-Conditioning

Yes

Room Fan

Yes

Indoor Shower

Yes

Outdoor Shower

Yes

Bath

Yes

In-Room Safe

Yes

In-Room Fireplace

Yes

In-Room TV

Yes

In-Room Massage

Yes

Spa

Yes

What's included:

  • Accommodation in freestanding luxury suites

  • Welcome drink served upon arrival

  • Water, soft drinks, tea and coffee, minibar

  • Fresh fruit daily in suite

  • Light lunch

  • 5-course dinner

  • Breakfast buffet with full English breakfast menu

  • Horse riding for non- and experienced riders through the reserve (please note that the weight limit is 90kg/198lbs per person/ children under the age of 12 are only allowed on guided pony rides)

  • Guided walks including fynbos nature tours and Milkwood walks

  • Nature, marine & coastal drives and walks including the Walker Bay Nature Reserve, De Kelders cliff walk, Klipgat Cave combined with seasonal land-based whale watching (whale watching especially during June – December)

  • Bird-watching: experience a great variety of bird species on the reserve

  • Various maps of the reserve and the area for self-guided walks

Gym Equipment

No

Personal Bar

Yes

Telephone

Yes

Hairdryer

Yes

Laundry

At additional cost

Check In / Check Out

14h00 / 10h00

Wheelchair Access

No

Power

220v AC

Internet Access

Yes

Credit Cards

Visa, Mastercard

Malaria Area

No

Airstrip

Yes

Sleep Out Platform

No

Private 4x4 Safari Vehicle

Depending on availability/extra cost

Land Based Activities

Game Drives, Bush Walks

Water Based Activities

N/a

Optional Activities

Shark Cage Diving, Whale Watching, Boating, Scenic Flights, Quad Biking

What's not included:

  • Alcoholic beverages

  • Laundry

  • Spa Treatments, boat trips, scenic flights, quad biking, beach horse riding (please note that the boat trips do not operate on the 25th and 31st of December as well as the 01st of January each year!!!)

  • Items of a personal nature (telephone calls, items bought from the Grootbos Gallery or Gift Shop)

 

ADDITIONAL TOURS AND SERVICES (for the guest’s own account):

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  • Boat trip to Dyer Island combined with seasonal whale watching (June – December).

  • Shark cage diving

  • Scenic flights

  • Beach horse riding

  • Day trip to Cape Agulhas, the most southern tip of Africa

  • Shopping excursions to Hermanus

  • Wine tasting at a wine estate

  • Golfing excursions

Map

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