Take a step towards the wonders of nature!
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Walks and Hikes
The air is fresher here. The views are clearer. Immerse yourself in the essence of Grootbos by walking or hiking along one of our many trails and return to your suite with a clearer mind and more restful soul.
Enjoy the beauty and serenity
Enjoy an entrancing stroll through our Milkwood forest or a revitalising hike up our fynbos-clad mountains, as you begin to understand what makes Grootbos quite so special. From a sunbird sipping from a flower to an ocean vista that leaves you breathless, surprises await you around every corner.
Our trails are all well marked and guests can enjoy self-guided walks or choose to do a guided nature walk and learn more about fascinating ecosystems on the reserve. Visit our botanical art gallery and discover even more details of the diverse fynbos encountered on your walks or hikes, depicted in the detailed botanical artworks of the Grootbos Florilegium.
- Set your own pace: there are walks and hikes to suit every fitness level.
- The reserve is perfectly safe and all trails are excellently marked.
- Choose from mountain, forest or fynbos walks.
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The Grootbos Florilegium
FLORILEGIUM (flôrəˈlējēəm).
A collection of illustrations featuring plants from a specific garden or region.
Discover the Grootbos Florilegium, a unique collection of botanical illustrations by a collaboration of local and international artists. The collection depicts the rare, endangered and charismatic plants found on the Grootbos reserve and surrounding regions. What makes these artworks even more distinctive is the inclusion of insects, pollinators and other creatures associated with the flora.
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Experiences at Grootbos
We’ve carefully curated a collection of one-of-a-kind experiences that reflect the diversity of this unique region we call home.
Grootbos Foundation and global recognition
Grootbos is a world leader in sustainable tourism and has been awarded some of the highest international accolades possible, making us one of only a handful of lodges to achieve this.
