At Africa's southern tip, where the Atlantic and Indian oceans meet in a churning embrace, is a coastline edged with ancient mountains and rolling hills of fynbos. And that's the sight that greets visitors to the Grootbos Private Nature Reserve, a 2500-hectare preserve of unsullied milkwood trees and indigenous flora, with sweeping views across Walker Bay. Grootbos Villa is one of three places to stay in the reserve. Completely private, its six elegant suites sleep up to 12 guests. So if you're looking for a family getaway that offers unadulterated luxury, with your own guide, chef and butler, you've found it!
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There are six bedrooms in all. Two are master suites with en-suite bathrooms, and four are classified as luxury bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms. All are spacious, chic and designed to make the most of the views.
Waking up to sweeping panoramic views of Walker Bay from every room and deck in your private villa.
Instead of having to work around fixed dining times, schedule meals with your private chef to ensure you enjoy your stay at your own pace.
The reserve isn't home to any safari A-listers like lion or elephant, but offers a different kind of wilderness experience, as well as plenty of marine life (big and small) offshore.
Start with a recommended trip or create one from scratch
Grootbos Villa can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made South Africa trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended South Africa trips featuring Grootbos Villa or get advice and suggestions from one of our South Africa specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.
Stays at Grootbos Villa start from around $1.4K, or US$1.4K, per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.
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