• International Standards - voted one of the 101 best hotels in the world by Tatler travel guide.

• Eco-friendly Policies - Grootbos intends to plant 10 000 milkwood seedlings over 10 years.

• Exciting Activities - activities include coastal cave explorations, whale-spotting and horse-riding.

Forest Lodge is located in the 1 200ha of fynbos in Grootbos Private Nature Reserve and was built using local sandstone and sustainably harvested timber. It has a sophisticated design with large glass windows letting in ample light to highlight the floral motifs.

Walk through thickets of wild flowers with an experienced guide, and explore the variety of wildlife abundant in the nature reserve. Discover the fascinating relationships between flora, insects, birds and mammals as you meander through the ancient milkwood forest.

Grootbos Forest Lodge is an ideal romantic location surrounded by the wonders of nature. The 16 suites are elegant and stylish, perfect for a romantic getaway. Laze by the pool and admire the panoramic views, and the sun as it sets behind the mountains, over Walker Bay.

Grootbos is a certified member of FTTSA (Fairtrade in Tourism: South Africa) because of the lodge's endeavours to preserve nature and create sustainable nature-based livelihoods in surrounding communities.

If you are travelling with young children, we recommend staying at Grootbos Garden Lodge.

Grootbos Forest Lodge is located in the Grootbos Private Nature Reserve on the Whale Coast of South Africa.

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