Grootbos - Private Nature Reserve

The Beaches of Walker Bay

The Walker Bay Nature Reserve boasts a spectacular 14 kilometres of unspoilt coastline. Walker Bay is also home to a variety of coastal birds including the African Black Oystercatcher. Our guides will lead you on a walk along the coast towards Hermanus and will explain the ecology of the marine and intertidal ecosystems.

Experience long stretches of white sands, spectacular rocky cliff formations and the power of the mighty Atlantic Ocean. You also have the opportunity to relax or swim anywhere along the route, as the guide will turn back after 45 minutes and return to the vehicle along the same route. Grootbos also takes its guests on amazing whale watching tours on this coastline!

The Ancient Klipgat Caves

Your guide will furthermore open a window into pre-historic times by visiting Klipgat Cave. For at least 80 000 years our human ancestors have lived along the Walker Bay coastline. The Klipgat Cave provided the perfect shelter. This ideal location offered easy access to food from the sea, abundant fresh drinking water from a nearby spring and protection from the harsh coastal winds.

Archaeologists have uncovered some remarkable information regarding the way of life of these early inhabitants through excavations in the Klipgat Cave. Accompany our guide on an interpretative tour of the Klipgat Cave and learn about the fascinating history of the early inhabitants.