The Sunbird Villa has four suites, each with a different feel, but all designed to compliment the stunning natural surroundings.

You’ll have absolutely everything you need to feel right at home. The villa has a fully-equipped kitchen, a homely living room with incredible views, a sauna and relaxation room, a gym, a pool table and a wine cellar. Soak in the stunning surroundings on the spacious terrace, with a beautiful swimming pool boasting views over Walker Bay.

To make sure you have everything you need to make your stay perfect, there is a dedicated team for each villa. Meals are prepared by a private chef, and a guide will curate your bush experiences.

The six bedroom Fynbos Villa is the ultimate luxury, but still allowing you to get close to nature. All the decoration is serene and sleek, allowing the incredible views their moment to shine.

The food is a key part of your experience at Grootbos Private Nature Reserve, and your meals will be tailored to your palate and schedule by your private chef. All dishes take inspiration from the surroundings, typically featuring lots of fresh fish and locally grown produce and herbs.

The villa has a homely living and dining room, decorated with local art, a cinema and media room and a private gym. The terrace and the swimming pool are also stars of the show, offering panoramic views.

You’ll also have a private guide, and your own private vehicle, so you can enjoy completely curated nature experiences around Grootbos Private Nature Reserve.

The coast along Grootbos Private Nature Reserve is home to all of the marine ‘Big 5’: seals, whales, sharks, dolphins and penguins.

On an exhilarating two hour boat trip around Walker Bay, your knowledgeable guide will teach you about this rich marine habitat and point out wildlife as you go.

The Marine Safari comes at an additional cost.

On a guided 4×4 nature drive, you’ll discover the ‘Cape Floral Kingdom’. Within Grootbos’ 2,500 hectares, there is extraordinary biodiversity. Your expert guide will teach you about a huge range of flora and fauna, and you can expect some spectacular views.

Suitable for complete beginners, all the way to experienced riders, exploring Grootbos Nature Reserve from the saddle is a fantastic way to discover it. Ride through green slopes, littered with wild flowers, down onto the pristine white sands of Walker Bay.

Tour Walker Bay’s dramatic coastline and get an insight into its history on a guided beach and cave safari. You’ll visit the thousands-of-years-old Klipgat Caves, once inhabited by the Khoi San people, where you can learn about the archaeology and history.

In addition to the featured activities above, there are many other activities that you can participate in during your stay at Grootbos Nature Reserve.

Complimentary activities include:

• Bird watching
• Nature walks
• Beach picnics
• Progressive tourism tour

Additional activities include:

• Scenic river cruise
• Visit the southern tip of Africa
• Shark cage diving
• Scenic flights
• Mountain biking
• Dyer Island boat trip
• Wine tasting

Any of these activities can be included in your stay at the Garden Lodge.