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Grootbos Nature Reserve, South Africa

The name Grootbos, an Afrikaans word meaning Big Forest, comes from the presence of the ancient native milkwood forests in the reserve. Grootbos Private Nature Reserve stretches over a territory of 2500 hectares (2.5km²), and has astonishing views of Walker Bay to Cape Point during the day and Gansbaai at night. Grootbos is situated between two of the greatest draws on South Africa's southern coast: Cape Town and the Garden Route. It is home to the ‘Marine Big Five,' making it an ideal destination for deep-sea adventurers.

If you are looking for accommodation in Grootbos Nature Reserve (South Africa), look no further. Check out the leading Grootbos hotels and lodges.


Best Time to Visit Grootbos

Best months to visit: Peak seasons months are from July to October.
Months that can be avoided:

January

Good

February

Good

March

Good

April

Good

May

Good

June

Good

July

Best

August

Best

September

Best

October

Best

November

Good

December

Good


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Wildlife of Grootbos

Wildlife at Grootbos includes:
Great white sharks, southern right whales, Cape fur seal, penguin, dolphin, sunbird, common duiker, Cape grysbok, steenbok, grey rhebok, bushbuck, klipspringer, antelope, honey badger, porcupine, caracal, stripped polecat, small-spotted genet, paradise flycatchers, southern tchagras, Knysna Woodpeckers, black harriers and southern boubous

Grootbos Private Nature Reserve is best known for The Marine Big 5.


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