Perched on the slopes of the Duineveld Mountain and gazing down at the picturesque Hermanus seascape, Grootbos Garden Lodge is surrounded by the glorious colours of the fynbos, and the verdant greens of indigenous bush.
This exotic, stone and thatch retreat stylishly reflects African warmth and contemporary elegance. 11 free standing suites merge with the surrounding fauna and command sweeping views of mountain and sea from private wooden decks.
Grootbos is an eco-reserve, a place where highly professional, specialist guides (qualified botanists and scientists) enthusiastically introduce guests to the wonders of the plants, birds and small game which inhabit this slice of heaven.
It provides a memorable interactive wilderness experience for the whole family - and for the children, it’s both fun and educational. Optional extra whale-watching, shark-cage diving and marine eco-tours are available.
This wonderful seaside town, southeast of Cape Town, started out as a small and humble fishing village; today it is so much more!
World renowned as being one of the best land based destinations for whale watching, where up to one hundred Southern Right Whales visit from July to December each year to birth and rear their young, offering visitors a real and unique up close and personal opportunity to experience these majestic creatures in their most natural habitat.
Hermanus has more to offer than whale watching alone. There are many walking and hiking routes amongst the spectacular mountains and cliff walks offering observations of its various birdlife; beautiful beaches enticing sun-worshippers and water sports enthusiasts; galleries and markets; local restaurants serving fresh seafood, and not forgetting the wineries producing the famous top quality South African wines.
Beauty, grace, history and excitement, Hermanus has it all.
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Hermanus has a typically South African climate, consisting of pleasantly warm temperatures and plenty of hours of sunshine between the months of October to April, and cooler temperatures with slightly more (although still not a huge amount of) precipitation between May and September. Read More
Lodges and camps are usually part of a tailor-made itinerary on which prices can range considerably depending on the time of year, accommodation type and the number of people travelling.
Please contact your Destination Specialist on +44 (0) 1993 824198 to start discussing your individual requirements.
Included:
Breakfast, light lunch, 5-course dinner, welcome drink, water, soft drinks, tea and coffee, minibar, fresh fruit daily in suite, horse riding (their is a weight limit restriction of 90kg, children under the age of 12 are only allowed on pony rides), guided walks including Fynbos nature tours, Milkwood walks, marine / coastal drives / walks including the Walker Bay Nature Reserve, De Kelders cliff walk, Klipgat Cave combined with seasonal land-based whale watching (whale watching especially during July - December), transfers to / from all activities.
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