Beauty Beyond Words
If a picture paints a thousand words . . . then it is small wonder that guests of Grootbos Nature Reserve are often rendered speechless, or at the least at a loss for words.
Visualize fields of sun-kissed wildflowers bobbing in the crisp mountain breeze, framed by white sand beaches and waves crashing on rocks, while a red sun dips into Walker Bay.
The beauty of the ever-changing landscapes is beyond words. The shifting sun subtly shades mountains, sea and sky, culminating at sunset in a crescendo of brilliant colours bursting into life on nature’s incredible pallet.
The sprawling Grootbos reserve, tumbling from the slopes of the Duynefontein mountains amidst indigenous flowering fynbos and Milkwood forests, boasts spectacular all-round views of the Gansbaai coastline - from Pearly Beach to Walker Bay and False Bay in the distance. The sunsets from any of the vantage points are the catalysts that catapult poets, artists and photographers into mastery beyond their limits in trying to capture a glimpse of the fleeting, unique magic.
Few things hold a candle to the captivating sight of whales, dolphins and seals frolicking in the surf at close range when the sun sets their playground alight in an explosion of brilliant colours. To watch how the sun’s last rays illuminate the exquisite rock and cave formations along the shore into animated artworks, is an unforgettable experience.
Just getting to Grootbos is a feast for the eyes!
Only 2 hours from Cape Town and 20 minutes from Hermanus en route to the world-renowned Garden Route, Grootbos is centrally located in the heart of the Western Cape's abundant sea and wildlife and Cape Floral Kingdom. A scenic coastal drive from Cape Point along Rooi-els, Pringle Bay, Betty’s Bay and Kleinmond, will whet the appetite for an ultimate experience of 5 star luxury at the home of the Marine Big 5. Come feast your eyes and palate on superb cuisine and local wines from the Grootbos cellar and watch dolphins and whales give open-air performances on a sunset stage.
