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 has not quite officially started at this point, but guests should stay at Grootbos before or after going on a Garden Route tour.
Grootbos Nature Reserve is a pristine botanical reserve with some of the most beautiful wild flowers and landscapes. This reserve nestles in fynbos-clad hills with views of the dunes, Cape of Good Hope and the sea. 'Fynbos', meaning fine bush, is a type of vegetation unique to the Cape. In this floral kingdom, more than 650 indigenous plant species have been identified.
Attractions
- Mother city
- Garden Route
- Indian Ocean
- Botanical reserve
- Cape of Good Hope
Directions to Grootbos Private Nature Reserve
From the Garden Route: The N2 brings you west past Swellendam and Riviersonderend. 10km past Riviersonderend turn on to the R326 to Stanford. At Stanford turn left on to the R43. Grootbos is situated 13 km from Stanford on the R43.
From Cape Town: Take the N2 from Cape Town, past the Airport to Somerset West. Either follow the N2 over Sir Lowryís Pass turning on to the R43 after the Houhoek Pass, or take the R44 along the coast and turn onto the R43 to Hermanus. Drive through Hermanus, Grootbos is situated 13km past Stanford on the R43.
GPS Coordinates
S -34.55067 E 19.41581
