Grootbos Private Nature Reserve
Western Cape, South Africa
Grootbos Private Nature Reserve, set
amidst mountains, ancient indigenous
forest overlooks the rich marine haven of
Walker Bay. Grootbos is located in a world
biodiversity hotspot, where many of the
plants are of conservation concern and as
many as 70% are found nowhere else on
Earth.
Grootbos,
together
with
the
Grootbos Foundation, is committed to the
conservation of the Cape Floral Kingdom
and the upliftment of the communities
therein,
representing
an
inclusive
progressive
tourism
model.
Grootbos
Private Nature Reserve is a certified Global
Ecosphere Retreat®.
Grootbos and the Grootbos Foundation
together address the urgent threats to
conserve the unique biodiversity of the
Cape Floristic Kingdom and support the
surrounding
rural
communities
with
initiatives focused on educating, training,
mentoring and empowering community
members
and
specifically
community
youth. These programmes reach over 3000
people each year. Sustainability is a guiding
principle applied throughout Grootbos and
includes stringent measures to address
resource efficiency. These efforts are
captured in the carbon, water footprint
monitoring and sustainability reporting
Grootbos applies to track and strive how to
continuously improve their efficiencies. As
part of the Grootbos carbon footprint
recordings and practices, each guest stay at
Grootbos is offset.
Grootbos is set amongst the rare Cape
fynbos and offers expansive views over
Walker Bay and the surrounding natural
landscape.
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