South Africa

Accommodation

• Garden Lodge - 11 suites
• Forest Lodge - 16 suites
• Extra length beds, 100% down duvets, cotton bedding
• A safe and a mini bar
• Wooden deck with stunning ocean views

Grootbos Private Nature Reserve is one of the six floral kingdoms of the world, with gardens overlooking Walker Bay which include heathers, heaths, Ericas and Proteas, and is also the only lodge in South Africa in which you can view the Marine Big Five - whales, white sharks, penguins, seals and dolphins.

The Garden Lodge accepts children of all ages, and has tranquil gardens, meandering walkways and charming ponds which create the perfect homely atmosphere. With traditional decoration, it is perfect for families of all ages.

The Forest Lodge has large windows, rich textures and warm colours, and with outdoor showers and underfloor heating accompanying satellite TV, telephone connections and the internet it is the ideal place to take your honeymoon, or simply enjoy the natural surroundings at Grootbos. It is ideal for honeymooners and nature lovers.

Meals are eaten in restaurants with views of the bay: a breakfast buffet is followed by a three course lunch or a bistro menu, and dinner is a five course affair with gourmet seafood meals and a selection of good wines.

Activities

• Guided nature drives and hikes
• Guided walks
• Guided horse rides
• Guided excursions to Klipgat Cave, a major South African archeological site
• Guided trips to the coast to view whales and explore wildlife in rock pools
• Trips to beaches to swim in bays and picnic on the beach
• Star-gazing
• Bird watching

Children are a very important part of our lives, a fact reflected in the specially tailored children's programme at Grootbos. Specialized guides accompany the children as they take part in a number of activities designed to be enthusing and exhilarating, and make them curious as to what is coming next. At the same time as learning about the natural world around them, they will learn not to destroy or interfere in the natural habitats around them.

Activities for Children

• Pony rides
• Horse riding for children over the age of 12
• Treasure hunts
• Orienteering/hiking exercises for children over the age of 12
• Cave and Beach experiences
• Picnics
• Kite flying
• Abseiling
• Nursery Tour to plant seeds and cuttings
• Videos and DVDs for wet days
• Artistic representations