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Grootbos Nature Reserve, Garden Route, South Africa

Whale watching from a boat near Grootbos Nature Reserve, South Africa.

Grootbos has won several awards for its ecologically sound tourism. The reserve is especially renowned for whale watching and the conservation of its endemic flora and fauna. Take a stroll through one of the precious afro-montane forests, fire resistant plant communities or sandstone geological structures of Table Mountain.

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Situated south east of Cape Town along the coastline of the Indian Ocean
Large, private suites set among ancient Milkwood Trees
Walks to stone-age coastal caves and tidal rock pools
The best land-based Whale watching in the world

Whale Watching

Whale watching at the Grootbos Nature Reserve The coastline at Grootbos Nature Reserve is the nursery to Southern Right Whales, coming there from June to November to breed and calve. The cliffs of Walkers Bay are the perfect starting point for amazing whale viewing.

Mothers, calves and energetic bulls come to within 30 metres of the rocky shoreline. Boat based whale-watching trips in Walkers Bay with a close-up experience to those giant mammals of the sea are available.

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Grootbos Nature Reserve: Cape Whale Coast: Garden Route Hotel (Accommodation)
Grootbos Private Nature Reserve comprises large, private suites set among ancient milkwood trees for an unforgettable whale watching holiday experience...

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Grootbos Nature Reserve: Whale Watching Garden Route, South Africa (Location)
Grootbos Private Nature Reserve is situated south east of Cape Town along the whale watching coastline of the Indian Ocean. The world-renowned Garden Route...

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Grootbos Nature Reserve: Whale Trail Hermanus, Whale Watching (Activities)
Grootbos Private Nature Reserve offers a wide variety of activities for guests to enjoy during their whale watching holiday. Unique activities provide guests with a range of experiences...

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Southern Right Whales
These placid gentle giants, who come very close inshore, gained their names as they were considered the ‘right’ whales to catch. They migrate from the sub-Antarctic to breed and mate in the Cape and arrive anytime from June and then leave again by mid-December.

Guided nature walks and drives
Grootbos Private Nature Reserve in Gansbaai, South Africa, offers nature walks and drives. See endangered endemic flora and fauna, miles of sandy beaches and enjoy scenic Atlantic Ocean views.

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