Activities at Grootbos Private Nature Reserve Garden Lodge

Eleven forest suites on a 5-star eco-reserve near Hermanus, offering Marine Big 5 viewing, fynbos gardens, and ocean-to-mountain vistas.

4x4 Flower Safari

Guided 4x4 safari through Grootbos' 2500-hectare reserve, exploring 800 fynbos species including plants new to science with expert botanical guides.

Beach Excursion

Guided beach excursions from Grootbos include transport, picnic lunch, and expert-led tours of the coastal ecosystem and marine life.

Bird Watching

Guided birding tours through fynbos, forest, and coastal habitats reveal over 120 species including rare sunbirds, raptors, and endemic Southern African birds.

Boat-Based Whale Watching (June - December)

Two-hour boat trip from Kleinbaai harbour to see southern right whales, dolphins, penguins, seals, and great white sharks with specialist guides.

Fat Biking

Mountain-to-beach fat bike trail from Grootbos through fynbos to sand dunes, with vertical dune descents and coastal 4x4 tracks.

Hannarie Wenhold Botanical Art Gallery

Gallery showcasing Africa's first contemporary florilegium with 44 international botanical artists celebrating rare Cape fynbos species on Grootbos Nature Reserve.

Horse riding on the Reserve

Guided horseback rides through fynbos and along the beach at Grootbos, suitable for all riding levels with trained horses and experienced guides.

Klipgat Cave - an echo of early man

Explore a 70,000-year-old archaeological cave near Walker Bay with limestone formations, ocean views, and traces of Middle Stone Age inhabitants.

Lady Stanford River Cruise

Eco-friendly river boat cruise along Klein River to Hermanus lagoon, spotting flamingos, fish eagles, and otters with expert guide commentary.

Land-based Whale Watching (June - December)

Watch Southern Right whales breach and calf from Walker Bay's elevated rocky outcrops with expert Grootbos guides, June through December.

Living the Future Tour

Guided tour of Grootbos' community and conservation projects, showing how sustainable tourism creates local jobs and protects the Cape Floral Kingdom.