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Located just south of Hermanus, Grootbos is a wonderful place to visit to experience and learn about the remarkable flora and fauna of the region, including the fynbos plant species found only in South Africa's Cape and the whales and sharks of Walker Bay.
Built on a hillside overlooking the bay and set amidst indigenous Milkwood forest and resurgent fynbos, the lodge is a great base for walks or horse rides in the countryside undertaken with expert guides to help you understand the delicate ecosystems in place. Also offered are coastal walks, either to indulge in some shore-based whale watching (in season) or to explore the caves and rock pools. For the more adventurous, boat trips can be made to view the whales up close, or to look for great whites in the notorious Shark Alley.
Accommodation at the two lodges is in very large cottages, which offer simple, modern comfort with strong African and Scandinavian influences. Private decks allow you to appreciate the sunset alone, or you may wish to join your fellow guests for some informal wine tasting before a delicious dinner.
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Photos of Grootbos Private Nature Reserve
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Where possible, we like to offer a range of accommodation for each stop of your trip, chosen by our specialists as some of their favorite places to stay. To help you make the right choice, we give each property a rating based on its facilities and service, but we also look for hotels with distinct character or a location that can’t be bettered.
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De Kelders and nearby places
- The Whale Coast 22 kilometers away
- Hermanus 22 kilometers away
- The Overberg 41 kilometers away
- Franschhoek 76 kilometers away
- Stellenbosch 86 kilometers away
- The Winelands 89 kilometers away
- The Cape Peninsula 98 kilometers away
- Paarl 99 kilometers away
- Constantia 109 kilometers away
- De Hoop Nature Reserve 105 kilometers away