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Visit Grootbos Private Nature Reserve: World Renowned for its rich biodiversity.
Enjoy a guided 4x4 botanical tour: Led by expert guides, exploring over 900 species of fynbos.
Discover the Cape Floral Kingdom: A UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to extraordinary endemic plant species.
Tour the Hannarie Wenhold Botanical Art Gallery: Showcasing the Grootbos Florilegium—a stunning collection of botanical artworks celebrating the region’s flora.
Experience the Elgin Wine Region & Whale Coast: with optional stops for wine tastings and local produce.
The Grootbos Florilegium Tour & Flower Safari takes you into the heart of the Cape Floral Kingdom, one of the planet’s most biodiverse eco-regions, featuring over 900 species of fynbos. Your journey begins with a scenic drive from Cape Town through the picturesque Elgin wine valley, arriving at Grootbos Private Nature Reserve.
Here, you’ll participate in an exclusive 1.5-hour guided 4x4 botanical safari, discovering rare and endemic plant species actively protected and researched by the Grootbos Foundation.
After the safari, enjoy a welcome drink and a delicious finger-style lunch, followed by a visit to the Hannarie Wenhold Botanical Art Gallery, where the Grootbos Florilegium—a curated collection of botanical artworks—is displayed.
On your return journey, depending on the season and available time, you may stop along the Whale Coast or in the Elgin region for a wine tasting, visit a local farm stall, or enjoy a shoreline walk in Hermanus, renowned for whale watching.
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Weather: Runs year-round, weather permitting.
Difficulty: Easy — involves light walking and scenic drives suitable for all ages.
Clothing: Comfortable shoes and light layers recommended.
Dietary Needs: Fully catered; please specify allergies or special diets in advance.
Extra Cash: For gratuities, optional wine tastings, souvenirs, and on-site purchases.
Additional Info: Possible extra stops along the scenic route depending on time and season, including wine region visits and shoreline walks.
Inclusions
- Door to door return transportation from Cape Town
- 1.5-hour guided 4x4 botanical safari in Grootbos
- Entry to the Hannarie Wenhold Botanical Art Gallery
- Welcome drinks and a curated finger-style lunch
Exclusions
- Staff gratuities (optional)
- Additional beverages
- Optional stops such as wine tastings, marine walks, or extra sightseeing
07:00: Pickup from your Cape Town accommodation.
Enjoy a privately guided journey north of Cape Town through the scenic Elgin wine valley toward the Whale Coast.
Upon arrival at Grootbos, embark on an expert-guided 4x4 botanical safari, exploring and learning about the rarest fynbos plant species.
Enjoy a welcoming drink and a delectable finger-style lunch.
Visit the Hannarie Wenhold Botanical Art Gallery and discover the Grootbos Florilegium.
On the return, make optional stops for wine tasting or coastal exploration in Hermanus.
17:00: Drop-off at your Cape Town hotel or accommodation.
