Grootbos Private Nature Reserve




    Head Office

    EDEN Luxury Travel, The Steamill, Steamill Street, Chester, Cheshire CH3 5AN

    Telephone
    01244 567000 / 0207 1580997

    Opening Times
    Monday to Thursday 9.00am to 5.30pm
    Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm
    Saturday 9.30am -to 3.00pm

    Our Travel Boutique

    27 King Street, Knutsford, Cheshire WA16 6DW

    Telephone
    01565 656000

    Opening Times
    Our travel boutique embraces a flexible work environment.
    Visit us in-person Monday to Thursday, 9:30am - 5:00pm.
    Our dedicated team also works remotely on Fridays,
    ensuring seamless support throughout the week.

    Email

    VIP@edenluxurytravel.co.uk

    Grootbos Private Nature Reserve

    GANSBAAI, GARDEN ROUTE, SOUTH AFRICA

    Why Stay?

    Grootbos effortlessly provides the essentials: international cuisine, exquisite wines, and breathtaking lodge accommodations, along with more sophisticated elements. A beloved stand-out in the luxury eco-lodge market, thanks to its focus on the Cape region's celebrated flora and marine biodiversity, this prestigious, multi-award-winning 21,000-hectare reserve hosts over 900 plant species, making it an idyllic retreat for nature enthusiasts.

    Telescopes are available in the main lounge for those who enjoy nature from a distance, and boat trips are offered for the more adventurous. Inside the reserve, highly qualified resident research botanists lead intriguing guided tours of the unique ecosystem, either by vehicle or on Grootbos' finely trained thoroughbred horses. Community projects hold significant value here, with guests being warmly invited to discover and participate in the life of the local townships; and the conservation and sustainability efforts enhance every guest's stay, ensuring a genuinely distinctive experience.

    TRANSFER FROM AIRPORT
    120 minutes by car from Cape Town Airport

    PRICING
    EDEN’s holidays are customised to your own unique preferences, meaning every quote is bespoke.

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