My guy and I decided to get out of town on the long weekend a couple weeks back, nose aimed at Grootbos. I’ve been taunted by this Western Cape getaway destination for an age on Instagram (they do a great job on social media, by the way) and I’m chuffed to finally have crossed this off my ‘must-experience‘ list. Although I must admit it’s now firmly on my ‘to visit in winter‘ list; wine and fire-places in abundance.
Grootbos is five-star rated and is nestled between the mountains and sea on the Grootbos Private Nature Reserve, an eco-paradise. It’s an easy 2 hour drive from Cape Town, just 30 minutes beyond Hermanus and a stone’s throw from Stanford, my favourite South African town. It’s the kind of place where you’re greeted by name, a smile and nothing is ever too much – the service is outstanding. We stayed at the Forest Lodge, but other options include the Villa (sleeps 12) and the Garden Lodge. Upon arrival you’re offered a drink and a list of all the complimentary activities at your disposal during your stay – win! We opted for an advanced horse-ride out in the reserve. There are beginner and intermediate options too and I’d encourage this activity – it’s a great way to see the reserve and the trails, horses and facilities are world-class. Some of the other activities include exploring the ancient caves in the area, game drives, 4×4 flower safaris, bird-watching tours and beach picnics. There are also some paid options like scenic flights, quad-biking, shark cage diving and visiting Dyer Island. We opted for some R&R at the spa.
I suppose I’ve saved the best for last: the food. You won’t go hungry during your stay. Enjoy a casual, buffet-style breakfast and lunch, both with menu options. Then brace yourself for the gastronomical five-course dinner, reinvented daily by Executive Chef Duane Lewis.
I could ramble on for ages about the breath-taking private lodges nestled in the fynbos, the conservation programmes, the design and decor, the outside showers, the amazing swimming pool, the fireplaces, but I’ll let the pictures do the talking. Do yourself a favour and add Grootbos to your travel to-do list, you wont be sorry.
Photographs by Derrick Carolin
And now for the exciting bit! I approached Grootbos about offering a reader giveaway and they’ve very generously offered a winter weekend break for two. I need you to click here to check out all the Grootbos experiences on offer, and then tell me which one tops your to-do list by commenting on this blog post. For an additional entry, follow @Grootbos on twitter, and then leave a second comment here telling me you’ve followed them.
T’s & C’s: The prize includes five-star accommodation for two at Grootbos Lodge and Nature Reserve, including full English breakfast, three course lunch, five course dinner and all activities offered on the reserve (except boat trips, spa treatments, beach horse riding and scenic flights). Kindly note that all beverages will be for your own account, valid from 01 May – 31 July 2014. Subject to availability. Competition closes midnight on April 17th. The winner will be announced on the Morning of Friday April 18th.
Follow Grootbos on twitter here, facebook here and Instagram here.
Fingers crossed!
brandslut xoxo
Estilee du Plessis
The Marine Big 5 caught my attention! Great review of what is clearly an underrated natural gem 🙂
Camilla Corder
Definitely the Hermanus Wine Route. So thirsty! Have also followed @Grootbos on twitter. xxx
Camilla Corder
Followed @Grootbos on Twitter. Now gimme the prize!
Georgina Melck
Camilla Corder…..and then you are taking me 🙂
Jules
Back off Corder, I’m winning this shiz. I think some leisurely horse riding would do a great job of working off all that good food, and maybe an extended visit to the spa. Yes, that’ll do nicely.
Jules
I am also following them on the Twitters.
carl huebsch
JulesThe flower safari sounds amazing! Have also followed on twitter
carl huebsch
JulesFollowed @Grootbos
Lize Hartley
Definitely a horseback riding tour!
Lize Hartley
I already follow Grootsbos on Twitter.
Lize Hartley
*Grootbos, even. All that excitement got me typing funny!
Bailey Schneider
Definitely the Guided adventures like the 4×4 Flower Safari and Quad biking – imagine what I could do with the GoPro 😉
Oh please pick me… I am so in need of a TLC weekend away with the man – who has been working far too hard and never takes time off. This would be the PERFECT excuse!!
PS. Followed @GrootBos
Megan Dewhurst
My boyfriend and i have yet to go on a romantic getaway and we have been together for 4 years! What would make this getaway a dream come true is the fact that he is such an animal lover and adventure seeker! To go whale watching would just be incredible along with a whole list if things to do! Its amazing how much this getaway has to offer!
Thank you for the opportunity to win something so amazing xx you might just make my entire year!
Meg Pascoe
Oh my.
Obviously wine and dine is at the top of my list! But, and this may sound dorky, 4×4 that Flower Safari sounds fun!
I already follow Grootbos on The Twitter. Dying to go.
DYING.
Megan Dewhurst
P.s I totally followed this amazing place! :)♡
Angy
Followed @grootbos. Can I have the prize already
Kathy
Definitely the whale watching- so exciting! The place looks incredible. Pick me pick me!
Have followed @grootbos on twitter x
Suhaifa Naidoo
Natures healing touch spa treatment. I can’t imagine a better place to enjoy a day of relaxation. Followed Grootbos on Twitter 🙂
Madeleine Morgan
Hot damn I would DIE if I won this. Got married in Stanford in Feb and we were looking at Grootbos for honeymoon. Alas not so much finances left after a wedding apparently…???!!!
Top of my list would definitely be a guided walk through the area, followed by a relaxing outdoor spa treatment, an obligatory nap and then a delicious dinner paired with some local wine.
I mean a girl can dream right?
Have followed @grootbos on twitter 🙂
Domenique
OH My would love to win this. I am getting married in May and a mini-moon straight after that would fantastic! We would enjoy any of the outdoors activities: Horseriding, Game Drives or the Caves! Failing that a Spa encounter is always welcome. I have followed on Insta, FB and Twitter…. holding thumbs xxx
liz
Omg amazing! It would be a toss up between the quad biking and the horse riding, but I think quad biking would win because I wouldn’t want to ruin the weekend with aching thighs 😉 (p.s have like Grootbos)
robbie trueman
This place sounds absolutely amazing. I think we want to come anyway, having said that if we could win a trip it would superb. The spa treatment and tour by boat would be the things u would love to do.
robbie trueman
I have liked this on twitter
Hanru Marais
Hello Brandslut,
Grootbos surrounds is the perfect blend of flavour, creativity and setting to unwind and to wine and dine.
Would love to add @Grootbos to my Instagram feed.
Elzani
“These are the moments that write the stories of our lives” – so true… I will pick the walking in the fynbos-clad mountains.
Kristin
Definitely the spa!! I could really do with a wonderful, relaxing weekend away!
Danielle Smith
In my excitement I put down the wrong email address in my previous comment. Already following Grootbos on Twitter.
Danielle Smith
Danielle SmithAnd it seems that my phone decided to delete my previous comment. Anyway, whale watching would be wonderful!
Hayley Muller
I would love to indulge on this weekend away, sampling some of the fantastic Hermanus wines and taking full advantage of the amazing forest Spa- am currently organising a large event and couldn’t think of a better way to unwind- have followed Grootbos on twitter
Charlene
Since I have started working I haven’t had a proper holiday or proper time off to relax, so the spa treatment experience immediately appeals to me. I’d love to just escape and enjoy everything Grootbos has to offer. I am also turning 30 this month (27 April) so this would make the most AMAZING Birthday gift! I follow Grootbos on twitter too! Seriously keeping all my Birthday wishes for this prize!
Bonita Beining
The spa treatment sounds like heaven and the fine cuisine and wine is a close second!! Actual, the whole package they can offer sounds like a piece of heaven in earth!! Would love to go there!! Followed them now on Twitter 🙂
Althea Wicomb
Yeah, so glad you are running this competition. An epic walk and hike with my person would top my list.
Adore the images of Grootbos, following them on twitter.
Fingers tightly crossed to share this experience with a loved one who will be leaving the country in June, this would be a wonderful send off.
x
Xand
Followed @Grootbos on Twitter.
Xand
My girlfriend is crazy about horses and we’re celebrating our 6 year anniversary this month so the horse riding would be the obvious choice.
Dylan Moore
I have to go with a guided tour of the majestic surrounds by horseback, seeing as though I have never had the privilege of being on a horse before! Winding down with some fine cuising (your pics are amazing and making me drool), followed by a spa treatment to rejuvenate the next day!
Because a weekend at this amazing 5* destination cannot be experienced by only utilizing one of the facilities and tours 🙂
Charlene
I follow Grootbos on Twitter and Instagram
Kim Hawkins
I would, rather predictably I guess, choose the wine & dine!
Also followed Grootbos!
Sam Taylor
Hmmm. I would prefer to do nothing but soak up the view from those rooms and eat. Everything. If I must DO something iI would join the guided walk – at least we won’t get lost and miss dinner!
(I follow Grootbos on Twitter already)
Caroline
This places looks incredible! The quad biking appeals the most to me. Holding thumbs!
Caroline
Followed @grootbos on twitter
Claudine
The 4×4 Flower Safari followed by the spa and them wine! Following @Grootbos on Twitter too
Bonnie
Wow! What a stunning place! Everything looks incredible – but a horseback ride followed by a spa treatment tops my list! Following!
Heather de Bruin
I already follow Grootbos on Twitter @heatherdebruin and dream of visiting this awesome destination. Would love to take my parents with me and spoil them.
I dream of exploring the Floral Kingdom experience and also learning about their community uplifment project ( this is near and dear to my heart).
So hoping I will win one of these competitions for Grootbos.
X heather
I have done all you requested above.
liz
Liked @Grootbos 🙂
Marlize Swart
The whale watching tours sound incredible!
I followed Grootbos on twitter.
lexi bird
I would definitely go for the spar treatments package. Doug and I have not had a chance to go on honeymoon and we both need a little down time together.
Dawn Gondo
I’m normally not an outdoor adventure person but I’d definitely try out the outdoor guided adventures of quad biking, horse riding and whale watching. It may be winter but adventures have no season. As my first year staying in Cape Town it will be a great opportunity to see what else this beautiful city had to offer
Este
I would definitely go for the whale watching! Pick me. Pick me. Ps: have followed them on twitter. X
Elisma Roets
The food looks spectacular! To wine and dine that 5 course of deliciousness with my boyfriend-lover will be beyond amazing. Followed @Grootbos on twitter, Facebook, instagram… What a place!
Krystal Sch
I’d look forward to feasting on anything chef Duane Lewis has to offer!
Krystal Sch
I’ve followed @Grootbos 🙂
Carey Townsend
On one of our many road trip adventures my husband and I came across Grootbos. It was late in the afternoon and the sky was casting a dusky pink glow across the the fynbos coverered landscape. We took a quick drive around the property and were immediately enchanted by the uniquely Cape setting. We both agreed upon leaving that Grootbos was a very special place and we added it to our travels wish list.
Both my husband and I are keen walkers and would love nothing more than an afternoon amble with one of the Grootbos guides, learning all there is to know about the area. From indigenous plants to majestic marine life – I’m imagining a visual smorgasbord of natural wonder!
Rounding off the day with a delicious dinner, a glass of red and sweaping ocean views sounds like just about the most perfect winter escape imaginable.
Amy B
Wow. Grootbos looks incredible. Thought hard about about this one. I would have a long list of to-do’s but the top of my list would be the flower 4×4. We live in such a beautiful area but I feel I don’t know nearly enough that I should about the very nature surrounding us. Would love to learn about it by going on such an epic tour, with the beautiful views.
Followed on Twitter too.
Carey Townsend
I have followed on Twitter!
Rory Berry
Hi there,
I would love to win this to take my wife horseback riding through the reserve, she loves horses and even though I am not 100% confident on one, it would bring me such joy to see her having a ball on this kind of adventure.
In addition we have recently got a new camera and have fallen in love with photography so it would serve as a new location to try capture some magical pictures.
I have also started following Grootbos on twitter 🙂
Jessica
Wine route or spa treatment…hmmmmmm…too hard to choose. Both for me please!
Marlize Swart
I have followed Grootbos on twitter.
tasmeyah Dawjee
I’ve just followed @Grootbos On twitter and brandslut on Facebook and Instagram.
I absolutely love this giveaway as it’s something that I’ve been wishing for for some time now – a break.
Some much needed R & R in a spa sounds great. Also, maybe some adventure afterwards with whale watching, quad biking, horse riding, walks and hikes, soak up the sun and appreciating the breeze on a beach, sipping on a fruity drink with my best friend.
I wouldn’t mind touring and exploring the caves and gaining information and experience that I could later educate the learners in my form class about.
The photographs look stunning! Hope I win.
Tasmeyah@gmail.com
Tasmeyah Dawjee
IG: tasmeyah_
Daniella
Most definitely the spa!!! Followed on twitter…. 😉
Jasmin
Wining and dining is my thing, but the adventurer in me wants to go quad biking and horse back riding!!
Besides it would be a different and most welcome kind of getaway, as my partner and I usually rough it up and head out camping … a little bit of spoiling can’t do no harm here … specially as the competition ends on my birthday (April 17th) … it would be the most perfect present and compensation for an extra year on the clock! 😉 … PS I follow @Grootbos on Twitter!
Shanna
Ooooh the spa would suit me JUST right.
Followed on Twitter too!
Darren Smith (@DazMSmith)
Whale watching is simply the most magical of experiences. Or a trail run through the fynbos laden hills. This is photographic paradise. (Following on Twitter & Facebook).
Jeannine
A guided horseback tour….yes please!
Have followed Grootbos on twitter, facebook and Instagram! Why no posts on Instagram yet??
Zee
HORSE RIDING! The Guided Tours stand out to me, I love adventure! I’ve just recently started dating a gorgeous guy and this tops my list of things to do with him before I leave the country!! xxx
Louise Erasmus
The horseback riding tour!!!
And I followed Grootbos on Twitter & Instagram and liked their Facebook page!
Zee
HORSE RIDING! The guided tours stand out to me the most because I love adventure in nature. I have recently started dating a gorgeous guy, I know he’d love it! xxx PS I follow @Grootbos
Hilary
So many things to do but I would like to plant a tree, enjoy the tranquility, beautiful scenery, gourmet food & drink HPF wine and just chillax and enjoy the Grootbos hospitality. I am following Grootbos
Cathryn Bowles
Oh, wow…this looks amazing!
My choice would definitely be horseriding through that beautiful fynbos. Bliss.
Cathryn Bowles
Oh, and also following @Grootbos xx
Bubbles Hyland
Oh wow my dream competition. I’ve also been following them on Instagram and day dreaming about being whisked away there for a luxurious weekend filled with nature, animals, beautiful wines and esquisite food. By day experiencing the nature reserve by horseback with a bit of whale spotting on the side and by night wining and dining with my husband. Aaah bliss….
I’ve been following them on twitter & Instagram for a while now 🙂
Hilary
Our anniversary is coming up and I can’t think of a better place than Grootbos to celebrate our Anniversary.
Vanessa Sew
Spa!!!
I have an eleven month old baby and would love to have my first break since becoming a mom. Love her to bits but I could do with some pamper time 🙂
Sarietha
Horseback riding. And I’m following them on the Twitters.
Matt
Horseback riding and the sunset! Also followed Grootbos on Twitter
Tshwarelo
I would love to discover Grootbos while HORSE RIDING. Explore my adventure side a QUAD BIKE, tick off my bucket list with SHARK CAGE DIVING, if its too cold I’ll probably chicken out and whale watch. Hehehe noon, il definitely tick that off my list.m
I’m Grootbos’s 4966th Facebook friend, 2202 twitter follower and 117 instafollower.
Tshwarelo
TshwareloI would discover Grootbos while HORSE RIDING. Explore my adventurous side on a QUAD BIKE and tick my bucket list with SHARK CAGE DIVING. I promise myself I won’t chicken out and whale watch instead hehehehe… Unless its too cold. Hahah look at me already chicken’ing out.
I’m Grootbos’s 4966th Facebook follower, 2202 twitter follower and the 117 instafollower
Famke Koene
Shark Cage diving for the win!!! (and obvs wine and dine- duh) have followed on twitter too! xxx
Stephen
Went horseback riding at Grootbos on honeymoon. Absolutely loved it. Especially the serene beach that is so close by.
Awesome competition. Followed on twitter too.
Tshwarelo
I would discover Grootbos while HORSE RIDING. Explore my adventurous side on a QUAD BIKE and tick my bucket list with SHARK CAGE DIVING. I promise myself I won’t chicken out and whale watch instead hehehehe… Unless its too cold. Hahah look at me already chicken’ing out.
I’m Grootbos’s 4966th Facebook follower, 2202 twitter follower and the 117 instafollower
Juliet
Whale watching tops my to do list, closely followed by a cave tour (are you kidding, how cool is that?! #IndianaJones). Needless to say, wining and dining is also a top priority.
Grootbos looks like an incredible place in a magnificent part of the country. #LoveOverberg
Tarrian
Definitely the Spa treatment. I am a therapist myself and would love to be on the receiving side. Plus my boyfriend and I work weekends so this would be the perfect excuse to get a weekend off together and get away. Sounds incredible ♡
Tshwarelo
This is for my bonus twitter entry. #highfive wishing for #grootbosmoments
Really need to tick of shark cage diving off my bucket list.
Liesl Gemmell
Hot damn how the heck do I compete with all of those comments?
I’m a Joburg girl through ‘n through (although Oosrand born & bred), but I love this city mostly for the promise of an outdoor escape of Sunday-afternoon-walks.
So adventuring Capeward would be soaked up like a flipping drunk sponge! And the Hikes & Walks (and spa, duh, really?!) it will be!!
Grootbos has been followed on er’rything. I expect to be made dilerious from scenery-envy now. And go!
Achmad
The guided adventure tours as well as the spa is a big seller for me.
Achmad
The guided adventure tours as well as the spa is a big seller for me and my only half. Really hope I can get to treat her to the weekend :).
Followed on twitter as well
aleweyah
the rejuvenating spa treatment – horseback riding wud be an amazing experience 🙂
aleweyah
the rejuvenating spa treatment – horseback riding. I am following @grootbos
Catherine Brazier
Wow your pics are absolutely incredible as they capture the true beauty of the place- Grootbos has been on my top list of places to visit for ages now!
I would choose one of the wine routes to taste all the wines from the overberg vineywards followed by one or two spa treatments to be pampered from head to toe!
Following Groobos on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
x x
Simon du Plooy
Definitely the horseback tour, it is the best way to experience nature.
Simon du Plooy
I have followed @grootbos on twitter
Eugene
Hey Brandslut
Have to say Grootbos looks amazing!!!Already followed on the twitters also. I would have to say I’d probably try to cram quite a few of the activities into one day, starting with the guided tour on foot, followed by spa treatment, and quite possibly ending the day with some wine…
Anyhoo, PICK ME 🙂
Roelof Hamman
Definitely get in rhythm with nature! Horseback riding is something I’ve always wanted to do!
Mark Mohr
The spa treatment no doubt. My wife loves a good treatment, and deserves a good spoiling.
Ta very muchly
Mark Mohr
I have followed them on the Twitterz
Marnhe
Ooh! There is so much to choose from, but for me a highlight would be the hikes and exploring the terrain on foot.
Marnhe
Followed @Grootbos on twitter 🙂
Tam Lederle
I could think of nothing better than a game drive in nature followed by a therapeutic spa treatment! B-L-I-S-S!
Claire Helyar
The whale watching 🙂 The place looks divine!
Have followed @grootbos on twitter x
Robynne
Oh please, please, please pick me. This is an amazing prize and we have wanted to go to Grootbos for the longest time! FOOD, WINE, cave tour, whales, flowers – we will do it all! Squeezing all thumbs, fingers and toes 🙂
Robynne
P.S. have liked Grootbos and Brandslut on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram 🙂 triples points x
Janine de Freitas
I was immediately attracted to the Marine Big 5, all the Walks & Hikes, Whale Watching, Horse Riding, the Cave Tour and the beaches:) 🙂
The Wine Tours are also VERY attractive!
Absolutely love all the things they have to do:)
Janine de Freitas
I have liked and am following both Grootbos and Brandslut on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram:)
femmegypsy
I would definitely love to do a guided adventure! I have been following Grootbos on Twitter and on Instagram for a while and wow they really are superb on social media 🙂 Your photos are great too!
Tamsin Ranger
Wow. Definitely the horse-riding trails through the Grootbos reserve. Also followed them on twitter. Tx
Tam Lederle
@grootbos is now being followed by all the twitter handles @brandnewmkt handles: @celioSA, @lundunworld @deanlederle @princesstamtam and @brandnewmkt
Liezel Thomas
Ooooh the Guided wine tour of Hermanus totally getting me excited! Have followed on twitter 🙂
Jonathan Denys
Definitely quad biking adventure through the forests, valleys and mountains. Would so awesome! I’ve followed Grootbos on Twitter, Fb and Instagram. 🙂
Angela Price
How do you only pick one, they all at the top?! But the beach horse ride would just be the best!
Angela Price
Have followed @Grootbos on Twitter too
Sonja van der Westhuizen
A guided walk seems just the thing to awaken my inner adventurer. She’s been hibernating for a few months now and the inner sloth has taken over instead. Excellent for catching up on reading, not good for the figure.
So, to prevent my inner hippo from appearing, some scenic exercise, exploring the flora, jogging along the beach (ok, maybe we’re getting carried away here) might just be enough motivation for me to abandon the couch and spend some quality nature time with my (more active) better half.
PS. Did the Twitter Grootbos follow as well.
Jodie Botha
I must say everything looks stunning and surely on my ‘to-do-list’ but the Whale Watching and Shark Cage Diving are right on Top!!…Oh I now follow them on Twitter :).. Awesome pics from your Stay!! 🙂
Labeeqah Petersen
i would love to do the quad biking or shark cage diving! gave them a follow on twitter as well 🙂
Tarnee Watts
Ooh ooh definitely the whale watching – have seen them once from afar while perched on a rock – would love to be up close and personal with them 🙂
Have followed @Grootbos on the twitter too
Jeanine
Everything looks amazing such a stunning place would love to do the Whale Watching!! Following them on twitter tx
Ashleigh
The amazing wine and food, right up my street!
Nick Ferg
What a beautiful looking place !
The marine Big 5 would be my favorite activity I reckon!
I could also easily relax in the spa for the day and the best thing is it a 3.5 hour trip from jozi.
Great work organizing this compie
Ashleigh
Also following on twitter!
Gen Baretta
Defs the spa treatment 🙂
Gen Baretta
Followed them on twitter. x
Dave
Well, if the sky’s the limit… I’ll start with a Scenic Flight Tour to get the lay of the land. It’s always great appreciating our surroundings from a different perspective. Then, I’d definitely get to know those beautiful surroundings a little better with a super Hike and Trail Walk… it just looks so beautiful, so it goes without saying and then – and I’m putting myself out on a limb here – but I would like to go for a Horse Ride. I say, on a limb, well, because I have never been on a horse and I think that if there was ever an ideal opportunity to delve into the art of horsemanship, this would be it. To top it all off, a little treatment at the Spa would probably go a long way to soothe those horse riding muscles… if you know what I mean.
Great competition, amazing prize… good luck, everyone.
Dave
Also, totes following Grootbos on the Twitterz.
Alex
My oh my! I’m a nutter for flowers, so my Grootbos experience would have to be the 4×4 Flower Safari.
Alex
And,of course, I’ve followed Grootbos on Twitter 🙂
Kelly
The Hemel & Aarde valley is my favourite wine route in the WC. I’d pick the wine tour to make the most of the views.
Kelly
Also #nowfollowing
Olivia
Wow wee! This place looks incredible!
So difficult to choose but I’d go with Wine & Dine 🙂
Olivia
I have followed Grootbos on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram 🙂
Please pick me! x
Claire
Wow so much to choose from…. I can’t decide which is better horseback ride, spa treatment and the guided tours. 🙂
maria
I followed you on instagram when you were away at this magical place and thought to myself – lucky girl off galavanting overseas again – only to realise moments later you were just around the corner from ‘home’. Looked up more on Grootbos and even with all the amazing activities I think the one of sitting and staring at the amazing scenery that surrounds this lodge would top off my list! Obviously with a glass of wine in hand and a delicious meal to delight in!
maria
have now also followed them on twitter.
Lexi
Def the Guided wine tour -I could DIE to visit Grootbos!
Danielle Hardy
I cant wait to indulge in the finest cuisine and locally sourced wines 🙂
Marize
WOW. I would love a dining experience at The Boma and a treatment at the Forest Spa. Heaven!
Rachel
Is this for real? I’m in shock. So, so amazing!
Would definitely pick the wine tour of the Overberg – sounds amazing and you know, wine.
Rachel
Followed Grootbos on twitter, my handle is @rachalberts.
YAY!
Claire Warren
Oh my goodness, this place is incredible. We wanted our wedding there but they didn’t have our date 🙁 So many options to choose from but I think a guided cave tour could be pretty awesome, followed by a relaxing body massage! Followed Grootbos on Twitter! Fingers crossed 🙂
NameSian
The scenic flights tops my list, followed by horseback adventure. Stunning review on a secret gem.
Gabby Kelly
I have been dying to go to Grootbos for ages and your gorgeous photos reinforced that desire! I would love to do the horse riding and follow that up with some time in the spa!
Gabby Kelly
I have followed @grootbos on Twitter.
Hayley
As someone who very rarely gets the chance to take leave (22+ leave days and counting…) and actually get out of town (and out of cellphone reception) Grootbos looks like absolute heaven!
Though every single one of the experiences on offer seems magical (I mean who doesn’t love wine and flowers and pretty birds?!), since I’ve never been to Hermanus or been whale-watched seeing majestic Southern Rights doing their thing seems like the ultimate must do!
Hayley
I’ve also followed them on Twitter and am prepared to subject myself to witnessing all of @Grootbos’ awesomeness forever and ever.
Hayley
And on Facebook and Instagram too.
Pippa Holland
Miss Brandslut_ 🙂
The purveyor of all things fabulous – how delighted we all are that you’ve found this gem! LOOKS RIDICULOUS and STUNNING and AMAZING.
As you know, I haven’t been in our fair country for a few years, and seeing the magic that Grootbos has to offer, I feel like I could catch up on 3 years of missed South Africa fynbos, whales, beaches and beauty by spending a weekend here.
The 4×4 flower safari really excites me, it looks like a spectacular way to see the Majesty of our fair landscape, but I’d die for a chance to see the whales, a once in a lifetime experience. PS, showering outdoors, riding horses and eating what looks to be the most delicious food, what girl could resist??
I’m following the team on Twitter, and crossing all fingers and toes…
Henning
Wow, really looks amazing! Let me spoil my girlfirend with this fantastic price (I am sure it’s a good omen that her birthday is the day the competition closes!)…and she already indicated that camping in the rain won’t be an option this year!
Food, Wine and Nature…what do you want more?
Sian
The scenic flights tops my list, followed by horseback riding adventure. Great review on a hidden gem.
Jessica
Definitely the spa treatments!
Jessica
I also just followed Grootbos on twitter!
Jenna Gray
Definitely the fine dining experience while enjoying locally sourced wines. My kind of weekend away!
Jenna Gray
I followed @grootbos on twitter. What an amazing place!
Miche
I’d love to do the quad biking adventure. I haven’t been on a quad bike since I was a teen, and I’d love to see the reserve this way! I’ve done a couple of hikes at Grootbos as a day visitor and would love to experience it a) as a weekend guest, and b) on a quad bike, so I reeeeaaallly hope I win.
Miche
And I just followed @Grootbos on Twitter as well.
Liesl
OMG everything everything everything. I love how they have so much to offer.
If I could choose only one, it would be the guided tour by boat… I cannot imagine the rush of being so close to such a majestic specimen…
This is a really amazing prize. Good job on making it available to folks 🙂
Liesl
Also followed @Grootbos on Twitter 🙂
Kelly
I would love to treat my best friend to some horse riding – she hasn’t seen her horses in months and it would be such a treat! Followed on Twitter.
Warren Turner
The Reserve looks right up Tables’s alley!!!
Renee
Definitely some spa time! Followed on Twitter. X
Jenna
Top of my list would be the Social Responsibility Guided Tour. So few places make their customers aware of what they are doing to give back to the community. Grootbos do this well and I think it should be celebrated by every guest.
Nicole
A horse ride to get over my fears followed by bottles of wine and a wonderful dining extravaganza!
Following the bos on twitter. X
bianca fredericks
SHARK CAGE DIVING. How awesome
Jen
Horseriding FTW :).
Simple pleasures
Jen
Following @grootbos too 🙂
Jenna (@BoardroomHippie)
And yes, I follow Grootbos on Twitter.
bianca fredericks
Shark cage diving.
I followed everyone:)
Shannon Page
The horseriding sounds like a piece of heaven (what i imagine heaven to be:-))
Gregory Zeleny
Oh my gosh! Your post looks amazing and what an epic, epic experience. Everything on offer at Grootbos looks simply divine but I think I would say the most exciting thing would be the horseback riding through the private nature reserve. But, seriously…how could you not want to do it all!? 🙂
Everyone is followed so that’s two entries, right!? 🙂
Georgina Melck
Hands down a horse ride on through the surf. That video makes me so proud to be South African….can’t wait to move back in June. X
Zimkhitha
I have been following Grootbos for a while and their Facebook page. I have always wanted to go during the whale watching season but this time I would like to have this for my boyfriend. It is his birthday on the 17th of July so a relaxing weekend would e good for us. He works 7 days a week and has been in Cape town for four years but has never been on a proper holiday. He is from Mali (desert) it would be nice to show off my country to him. I just changed careers and now an intern and there is no way I can afford this getaway. Selfish me, pics would look great on my blog!
James
Whale-watching for sure. Living in a place where we have the best encounters with the worlds biggest land mammals the elephants…I’m intrigued to see these huge sea mammals up close in their natural environment. Following @grootbos on twitter
Jessica
I’m a sucker for anything food related, the dining experience at Grootbos sounds amazing! I already follow Grootbos on Twitter as well.
Mea Elston
Absolutely incredible blog post! Amazing photos and article. For years now I have been dreaming about this gem of a place, the enchanted waves, the peaceful view and horse back riding through the fynbos with the smell of ocean and proteas lingering through the air. Please #BrandSlut send me to this incredible destination.I know there are hundreds of comments already, but I hope I am the one 🙂
Kate Lynch
WOW THIS IS AMAZING!! I would do the quad biking for some adventure and to see the beauty of this special place from an open space. Otherwise I would LOVE to do the 4 x 4 Flower Safari which looks absolutely gorgeous and educational of our beautiful country’s nature diversity.This is such a special place and I would be the happiest girl alive to WIN! Holding thumbs x
Jessica
and the second comment for the twitter entry 😛
Jonathan Denys
I think the horseback riding would be great too. Already following Grootbos. 🙂
Marilet Boonzaaier
Magical!
The first (of many) words that came to mind when I read your blog.
And the pictures added a thousand more.
Would be the best treat/spoil ever to have the wine and dine experience. I wouldn’t call myself a foodie/wine expert, but I really like to sample the best our country has to offer, and Grootbos is suddenly at the top of my list.
Marilet Boonzaaier
And have followed Grootbos on Twitter
Nooreen A
GUIDED ADVENTURES tops my list of experiences I love nature. A must do for me the scenic flights what doesn’t look more stunning from an aerial view.
Nooreen A
Following @Grootbos too 🙂 #Fingerscrossed
Bonita Beining
Left my comment and now following @Grootbos on Twitter 🙂
Robyn
The recent move to Johannesburg calls for nothing more than a retreat to Grootbos. What tinkles my fancy is anything outdoor, a change from city life. Horseback riding followed by a massage in the spa would be the best!
Akona
To begin: On the blog post, the instagram and twitter and facebook links for Grootbos aren’t hyperlinked 🙂
SheBee
We’ve stayed at Grootbos before, and it’s been on our “to return” list for 3 years. The last time we were there we did the island boat ride. This time, I’d love to experience their spa treatments.
SheBee
PS: I’ve been following them for ages already and I agree, they’re great on social media!
Akona
Second: Bucket list items ever since I saw a post by another blogger on her Grootbos experience would definitely be HORSE RIDING and WHALE WATCHING. Winter weekend away with nature and fire places galore are required!
Akona
Finally – have been coveting everything on Grootbos social media accounts 🙂
Thanks in advance
Claire
Since I don’t get to enjoy much R&R I would take the rejuvenating spa treatment and the guided walking tour is also right up my alley. Bliss!
Akona
and now subscribed to their youtube channel!
Claire
I’m following Grootbos on Twitter and Instagram.
Darryn van der Walt
The whale watching!
Darryn van der Walt
And following @grootbos
Bianca Jenzen
Darryn van der WaltAre you bloody flipping joining with me? It all looks ridiculously amazing. I’m going to go with the horse riding, preferably with a glass of red wine in hand. Is that even legal? Who cares right?
Camilla
most definitely horse riding through the reserve!
have followed @Grootbos 🙂
Natalie Roos
I would love to experience ANYTHING!
The food
The wine
The nature walks
The whale watching
ALL OF IT
Please pick me x
Natalie Roos
Also followed Grootbos on Twitter already 🙂
Samantha Lustig
Sign me up for the Marine Big 5 please! Place looks (and sounds) amazing.
Samantha Lustig
I’ve added them to Twitter too
Elmari
I’ve been following @Grootbos for ages; because they’re just such lovely people, the pics they post are just awe-inspiring and what they offer and how the offer it makes me proud to be South African. What would I do if I win?? Besides raving on social media about BrandSlut and Grootbos, I’d book the braai under the boma – its quintessentially South African with a sprinkle of magic with the setting under the trees and candle light. That’s perfection!! 🙂
Julie
The cave tour sounds fun, followed by some relazing spa treatments!
Simone Daniel
Oh wow wow wow! The restaurant looks like a paradise flying in the sky. View is phenomenal I can only imagine that the food paired with wine from the area is delectable! Definitely wine and dine in style and finish my evening with a bubble bath overlooking the bay.
Top that stay off with a morning walk on the beach and bird spotting! Pick me 🙂
Nic Haralambous
The Cave Tour looks like an incredibly unique experience. I’d Instagram the hell out of that tour!
Nic Haralambous
@nicharry & @nicsocks are now both following @Grootbos on Twitter!
Louise
What a magical Prize. The quad biking sounds adventurous and exciting! I followed @grootbos on Twitter.
Jono
The shark cave diving for me!
Lauren
It’s a toss up between “Wine & DIne” and “Guided Adventure”…. can we take wine on the adventure? That will give more meaning to the “guided” during the adventure…
Cath
I would just love to try out the spa treatments! I have followed @grootbos.
Holding thumbs!
Lauren
following on twitter 🙂
Carien
Definitely a guided tour by plane! And the horseback ride sounds like a win.
Carien
And following on Twitter!
Angela
Looks amazing! I’m all about the five-course dining experience – sounds incredible and a great treat for my brand new husband. I’m also following Grootbos on Twitter 🙂
Ruth Cooper
An ode to Grootbos
A shaft of sunlight hits the ocean,
A whale’s eye winks,
Smell of fynbos and stable,
Mini shower gels and the loving embrace of a fluffy white robe,
Decadent meals and bursting tummies,
Breathe deep, fresh air in lungs,
Snuggle down, sleep deep,
It’s Groot, it’s Bos.
Oh for the love of all things magical please let me and my lovely boyfriend experience all the things mentioned above!
x
Ruth Cooper
And following has commenced 🙂
Nick Soper
The horseback riding would be on my to-do list. Also a pretty young blonde as my +1.
I also succumbed to your amazing ploy and followed you on twitter.
Good luck to everyone who entered.
Gareth W
Definitely wouldn’t mind going out on a sunrise hike through those fynbos-clad mountains – followed by some Grootbos breakfast, and a Shiatsu treatment or 2 to get the heart rate back down!
Then its time for a wino tour to whet the pallate with some Overberg flavours. Some dinner and reading by the fireside – with some stargazing squeezed in should top the day off just great thanks!
Aaaaaaaaaand….back to reality.
Ha, sigh!
Tarah
Oh my holy shmoly this looks so wonderful. I would definitely put a spa treatment on the must do list. Sitting behind a desk all day is hard on a gal’s neck/shoulders.
Gareth W
And now following @Grootbos on the Twitter, keeping the dream alive!
Tarah
followed them on the twitters 🙂
Megan
Looks like an amazing place. Top of my list is to Indulge. Escape the craziness of my life….
Simpleman
Michelle my other half is 8 weeks pregnant so some spoiling in the Spa and just sleeping late would totally be our favs!!!!!!!!
Pick us Mish!!!!!!
Radmila
Love the spa treatments & guided adventures! 🙂
Following @Grootbos
Candice Dhani
I really would LOVE to do the Shark cage diving,its on my wishlist and my dream! Please give me this awesome opportunity,Hubby and i never had a pretty honeymoon 🙁 we would love to win.such a sweet opportunity 🙂 *goodluck to us*
Candice Dhani
I have tweeted!!!!
Gareth W
Shoooops, and now following on the FB and the IG too 🙂
Sam
Ok. I don’t want this – I’m pretty sure this is a need. Maybe even a basic human right.
Please reply with suggestions on any bullying or bribing tactics that might work.
I would be down for the spa, or the wine and dine. Or the wine and dine while doing the spa.
And I have twitter-followed them 😀
Adeline
Omg, where would one even start?! I’ve been meaning to go shark cage diving for the longest time, so I’d say that – obviously followed by an afternoon at the spa to unwind after all that adrenaline!
Maike
OMG this is like the most amazing prize ever!! Grootbos looks absolutely to die for. I’m really torn between all the activities, but with my love for horses I keep coming back to the rides along the coast. The pictures just look magical (although a scenic flight doesn’t sound too bad either…nor do the spa treatments – especially after a long first half of the year! Oh the choices 🙂 ).
Have followed Grootbos on all accounts. Just love this competition <3 #fingerscrossed
Megan Hughes
Sounds & looks incredible!!! Would love to watch the sun go down while enjoying their fine cuisine and sipping on a glass of wine, especially after a day at the spa!!Cant think of anythig better:) 🙂 @brandslut
Dusanka Kuresevic
All the experiences are just fantastic but the 4 x 4 and hiking through nature with my momma would be life’s most exquisite experience and memories never forgotten and cherrished!
Rentia
*Whale Watching* – I’d love to go on a “breath-taking excursion to watch the Southern right whales as they swim along the edge of the shoreline”. Sounds AMAZING!
Rentia
Already a follower of @Grootbos on Twitter.
Mandy Santana
All of it!
What an amazing experience. A reminder why we are so lucky to live in such a beautiful country!
A beautiful destination which optimizes the surrounding country side.
Ronell parkhurst
Definately the 4×4 flower safari
Thobile Nombanga
The quad biking and whale watching caught my eye. This would be the best gift to give my boyfriend on his birthday 4 July. He loves the wilderness and touch of class the Grootbos bring completes us in a way. A perfect combination of love and the wild to a worthy couple.
Sarah-Jane
SO much choice!! I can’t chose just one, so top 3: cave tour, horse riding (because who doesn’t want a ‘riding off into the sunset’ pic), quad biking (for the man beast).
Oh (pretty) please pick me…I’m in desperate need of some TLC time with my man. He has been working so hard he needs a treat :). Also, he’ll have no excuse if I win this wonderful get away!
PS Plus teachers salary dude….This could be my one chance 😉
Sarah-Jane
Followed Grootbos on Twitter and Instagram xo
mamela
i have read and re-read this entry, looked at the pictures even more, while imagining myself in that scenic environment. i have been longing for a getaway for the longest of times and sadly have not been able to go on one. whale watching, shark cage diving, beached and scenic flights are just some of the experiences that i know i would truly enjoy….following on twitter.
Thobile Nombanga
Are you kidding me, I fell inlove with everything #sharkcagediving, #horseridingonthebeach #birthdayweekend
@Grootbos you are a complete combination of my boyfriend and myself the wilderness and outdoor lifestyle and the touch of elagance and class.
I would love to win to make his bday weekend in July extra special.
mamela
*high five* longing for an experience such as this to be one with nature 🙂
mamela
would love nothing more than to experience the beaches, whale watching, shark cage diving and teh scenic flights while being one with nature and absorbing all the beauty.
Su Little
I CAN’T DECIDE!
Your photographs depict a little slice of heaven in the wild. Props to the photographer for capturing the true beauty of nature and deliciousness that is Grootbos.
It’s been a very busy few years for my husband and I since we got married a little over 2 years ago, and April 26 would be our 6 year milestone together.
Unfortunately, our fast paced and demanding jobs mean we don’t ever get (or take) the relaxing time out that we so desperately need to reconnect with each other and Grootbos looks like the perfect escape we so desire.
If I had to choose, I’d opt for a wine tour followed by extreme relaxation in that stunning spa.
I’ve followed Grootbos on Twitter to keep up to date with their latest activities and have added this glorious place to my bucket place.
Megan Holt
Definitely the cave tour, I’m following Grootbos on Twitter, FB and Instagram 🙂
Mandy
Wow….looks amazing! Would def be a bit of wining, dining, adventure and of course Spa….as kids will be at home. some good quality alone time:)
Mandy
Following on twitter
Rabe
my boyfriend and I are excited about the quad biking adventure through forests, valleys and mountains.
Rabe
Following on Twitter 😉
Gia Harris
Hands down, a full body massage, for my man and I.
He has NEVER had a massage before and he SO deserves one!
PLEASE PICK US! Thanks Grootbos and BrandSlut! 😀
xx
Gia Harris
PS – Followed on twitter too! 😉
Nadia Junge
Shark cage diving would be insane!
Nadia Junge
Also followed @Grootbos on Twitter!
Laura Watson
Owwwwkay.. see now this right here is exactly what me and my hubby need in our lives right now! Whilst leisurely perusing the Grootbos Webpage I have to say that top of my list would probably be a whole lot of wining and dinning (probably a wine tour or two to kick things off), followed by a little pampering at the spa and definitely some adventure thrown in to spice up the mix (the 4×4 flower safari sounds amazing and a scenic walk/hike each morning is a must for us!)… After a very rough 2013 and slowly improving 2014 this would be the most rejuvenating time for my marriage… I can already picture it all and am far too excited considering I am only one of many entrants, but here’s to day dreaming of a stunning place to capture special moments with my best friend in a beautiful place.
Laura Watson
Ow and I have followed Grootbos on twitter!
Jess
Absolutely love the look of this awe-inspiring retreat… The whale watching and shark cage diving caught my eye- adding a surge of adrenalin to the tranquility ❤️
Jess
Have followed Grootbos on twitter and insta
Deeksha
This would make a perfect July birthday pressure fir me 🙂 The Guided Adventure – Whale watching is the best experience. I haven’t done this before and seeing these magical creatures will be something quite spectacular.
Deeksha
I also followed @Grootbos on Twitter
Jess
Have followed Grootbos on twitter and insta
Sarah
What is a winter getaway without a spa treatment? That tops my list.
Sarah
I have followed @Grootbos on Twitter
Hilgard
Oh my green lungs!! would most definately want to experience the Social Responsibility Tour and be exposed to the indigenous floral kingdom <3
Hilgard
Following on Twitter @Grootbos
5 Star Private Nature Reserve
celebrating the unique Marine & Floral Biodiversity of the Southern Tip of Africa
#travel #honeymoons #luxury #food #conservation
Walker Bay / South Africa · grootbos.com
Leigh Candice Dorkin
Because I am from KZN originally, the thought of a game drive through a nature reserve is so exciting so I would definitely drag the man with along for that! But besides that I am such a foodie & spa frequenter, this seems like the ultimate break away from the daily stressors, into absolute bliss. You have definitely put Grootbos on my bucket list!
Leigh Candice Dorkin
Following @Grootbos! 🙂
Nicolene
Wow stunning review and pic lady!! Most defs the guided tours!! am following them aswell!!
🙂
Omar
Yo brandslut, First, and firstmostly, I would very much like say that I really respect Grootbos as a destination, and that I would be really very much honoured if you would consider awarding me and obviously my wife this fantastic, notwithstanding, vis a vis, amazing prize. Also, upon looking at the webpage, I have looked very much hard at what I would like to do, because there is obviously, a very much lot of great things to do, so I have, after a lot of many hours, decided upon the organic fine dining as my favourite, as I consider myself as caring very much mostly about the environment, and the sustainability thereof nothwithstanding, obviously, vis a vis the earth. Tx, xxx
Omar
Followed on twitter
Ryan Roberts
WOW!!! What an unbelievable place! The guided adventure tour would definitely be my first choice! Would absolutely love a break from the hussle and bussle of city life scenes I worked over the new years and christmas period. X X X Crossing my fingers for this one for sure!
Thanks a mil! – Ryan
Nadia Storm
Whale watching would be so great. Have always wanted to do it 🙂
Nadia Storm
Also, followed Grootbos on twitter
Wazza
Wine Tour! Winter fire & wine, will do me fine.
Also, all Grootbos social media followed.
Keith van der Linde
Shark cage diving, yes please 🙂
Lauren van Wyk
Shark Cage Diving! horse back riding! Spa Treatments and Wining and Dining! The perfect getaway! I need to win this PLEASE!!!! also followed Grootbos on Twiiter
Robyn
Wow! I can’t actually choose which experience is the most amazing because they are all phenomenally fantastic! Wine & Dine, with its buffet breakfast and lunch and 5 course dinner sounds absolutely phenomenal, but then there’s the Guided Adventures with walks and hikes, cave tour, marine big 5, horse riding, scenic flights, whale watching and so much more! And then there’s the Wine Tours – I love my wine so the Hermanus Wine Route with its 16 vineyards would be so fantastic to explore! And then there’s the Spa Treatment experience – it sounds absolutely heavenly – what a dream! So I’ve come to the conclusion that one would need to keep coming back to Grootbos to experience all of its different facets, each one being equally amazing as the next! What a treasure of a place!!
Robyn
I’m also following Grootbos on Twitter! So glad to have heard about such an amazing place -Grootbos should be on everyone’s bucket list!
Chereen
You had me at ‘Forest Spa’! Mama desperately needs a spa break!
Chereen
Already follow Grootbos on Twitter 🙂
Anthi
My Husband and I are rock hopping adventure lovers. Being in nature rekindles our love for each other and our beautiful country. For us the ultimate would be to enjoy the Marine Big5 guided tour and the hiking. Any opportunity to be outside in nature would just make us happy.
Grootbos has been on our list for a while, hopefully we will get to see it soon.
Anthi
Followed @Grootbos… 🙂
Lauren
Pick me please! 🙂
I follow Grootbos of course – it’s perfection! I’d like to indulge in the delicious food, pamper myself at the Spa, go on the morning horse rides, walk on the beach and chill inside the gorgeous rooms, reading and enjoying the view… Would love to share my experience too. PS: Great prize!
xxx
Kim
Gosh could never so no to a day at the spa… sheezers, Grootbos looks like a dream. Pleeeeease pick me!
Kim
Followed @grootbos
Thembalethu Msibi
I’ve followed Grootbos on Twitter [and all their other platforms :)]
the spa! oh the spa! outdoor massages sound like perfection.
x
TM
Thobile
My boyfriend and I are still yet to go away together, and Grootbos id the place we would love to go to. Horseriding on the beach and the Quad biking in the veld. Its beauty and bush combined together. #buckletlist #bdayweekend
Lauren
Followed across all platforms!
Lauren
The walks and hikes look spectacular out there! The cave tour also looks fascinating. Also. Your hair is like mermaid hair and your man should just be a photographer already. x
Paul Raphaely
I speak from personal experience here, the VERY best thing to do at Grootbos is to wake up at dawn and go for an accidental, make-it-up-as-you-go run down what you accidentally later on discover was a dirt landing strip.
Then once you’ve earned it, you need to abuse the outdoor shower while basking in the view of the clouds slowly working their way down the slopes of the mountain side, in the far distance, over walker bay.
Finish that with incredible breakfast on the main deck enjoyed virtually in complete stillness and silence, and you’re done.
Time for a book,. and whatever the other silly top 5 things are…
Gimme.
Lauren Potgieter
Very keen on doing the Cave tour, sounds super interesting! http://www.grootbos.com/en/experience/adventures/cave-tours
That really stands out for me and is something my significant other would enjoy too!
Lauren Potgieter
Followed @Grootbos too!
Julia
What a magical looking place – the perfect spot for a low-tech time-out of hot baths, late nights and slow mornings. My activity pick would have to be the cellar tour – trying out the region’s unique cool-climate wines in such a beautiful setting would make the experience all the more memorable. Followed @grootbos on Twitter.
Maxine
This is all crazy-amazing!!! I would honestly do everything, but ultimately I would love to go on a guided nature walk or hike… Phew!
I’ve followed Grootbis on Twitter and Instagram
Anna-Mart Fourie
I have a massive fear of horses. Dreams of me galloping on a stallion down a desserted beach normally ends with me taking an Urbanol.
Having said that, I reckon Grootbos could cure my equinophobia with its fields of fynbos, deep baths, red wine, massages and 18 healthy, relaxed and well-trained horses. The focus being on “well-trained”.
I’ve always wanted to experience Grootbos. The link to the booking page has appeared on many of my birthday/Christmas wish lists. I would be so appreciative and happy to win this experience.
Anna-Mart Fourie
I’m also following them on Twitter. 🙂
Imrah Ariefdien
Grootbos is such an amazing place, would be a dream getaway. I think the cave tour looks great!
Imrah Ariefdien
Already following the lovely Grootbos on Twitter.
Laura
Grootbos looks absolutely incredible. Hard to choose just one ‘activity’ as the top.The guided cave tours sound super interesting (that’s my kind of thing!) but having never been to a spa before (I know, right?!) that’s also a top attraction. 🙂
cath junor
Wine route or spa treatment!! FTW
cath junor
Followed @grootbos
Danielle
At this stage of the fight I would just go for the “relax and unwind” bit! I must say that the food looks exquisite!
Alice May
So unbelievably hard to say no to a Spa Treatment but because I am taking my Shiny New Hubby, I would do the beautiful Hiking and Trail Adventures…would be a bonus to do that for The Flowers towards end of the year! Wow this place is amazing, thanks for sharing. Ali
Alice May
Following @grootbos on Twitter x
Sarah
Without a doubt the Hermanus wine route!! What a stunning gem of a place! Love it!
Sarah
Without a doubt the Hermanus wine route!what a stunning gem
Meryll
Grootbos looks amazeballs, would die to indulge in a little R&R there! The 4×4 flower safari sounds magical.
Meryll
Following @Grootbos now to keep in the loop of their goings on 🙂
Ronell parkhurst
Definately a sucker for all the great experiences grootbos has to offer! Top of my list would be a flower safari, coastal birding tour and wine tour! Holding thumbs! Great blog brandslut! Xxx
Shana
I would love to go on a marine safari to learn more about the marine big 5!
Ryan Roberts
ShanaThis is my second comment and I think the adventure tour would be perfect! You see I’ve been trying to think about the best place to “pop the question!” But nothing has come around that looks good. If I were to win I would most likely take her up in the biplane and her while we flying over the beautiful coast line, how could she say no 😉 We would absolutely appreciate this trip more than anyone and with such magnificent scenery she will never forget. Once in a lifetime we will always remember Grootbos. Thank you -Ryan
Gaelyn Cokayne
Oh wow how gorgeous!!! I would give anything to experience the whale watching by air. Holding thumbs big time!!!
Tanya
I would love to do the cave tours there! Imagine taking a walk through there and getting a feel for what it must have been like for the Stone Age people and the Khoi bushmen to live there all those years ago. 2000 years of history and stories lie there. Being able to walk around the caves, take in the different smells, touch the rocks, watch the waves lap up onto the beach and take a swim in those waters would be so amazing right now! Definitely not something you would do everyday.
Tanya
I’ve followed @grootbos 🙂
RichardAtUCT
The Cave Tour has to be number 1!
RichardAtUCT
And obviously following @Grootbos 🙂
Kim
Natures healing touch spa treatment! Wow 🙂 already following on Twitter 🙂
Belinda Roux
Definitely the walks and hikes adventure. My boyfriend and I have set out this year to run all accross the country, this would add to the adventure!
Belinda Roux
Following @grootbos. 🙂
Bernice Harman
Definitely the MarineBig5 for me! Following on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook 🙂
Robyn Cooke
I would definitely do the 4×4 flower safari, followed by the caves. And then the spa. A nap and then FOOD. Obviously have followed on Twitter 😉
Sherene Risi
Wine Route on horseback… South africa has so much to offer, i fall in love with this country over and over again.
Cathy Withers-Clarke
Definitely the marine Big 5 for me !
Cathy Withers-Clarke
Followed on Twitter.
Judith
This is such a beautiful part of the world. Fynbos experience followed by dinner with that view sounds wonderful.
Sarah Joan Snyman
The guided adventures sound amazing! i’m a nature nerd and would love to be taught a few things by the guides.
Lauren R
Um… The food… And the wine… And the spa… Oh and the 4×4 floral trip will go down well with my better half
Elsabe Erasmus
Dear Brandslut;
My birthday is in the middle of the winter (4th of July) & I would love to treat #mylove to a WINTER weekend away to the beautiful Grootbos – it has always been a secret desire! We are uber foodies, so naturally the wining & dining part looks most attractive! *holding thumbs
Great blogpost!
Melissa Isaacs
The forest lodge looks beautiful and serene. The food is so beautifully crafted, like works of art. I almost took a bite at my screen.The spas are inviting and promises to transport anyone to the land of bliss and relaxation.I already follow you on twitter 🙂
Lee Lotz
Feeling lucky with the blessings that 2014 has bought to date so decided to enter #fingerscrossed! Def a spa treatment, some lazing in that pool and food for days xxx
Lee Lotz
Followed @grootbos
Andrea
What a tough decision picking just one adventure! The food sounds mouthwatering and a dining experience prepared by Chef Duane Lewis would be incredible. But by a hair if I ahve to pick only one adventure to experience, Grootbos is a magical place and I would love to explore the area further by enjoying the quad-biking! Looks like so much fun!
Tiffany
Oh, the wines of the Overberg! Never mind the top of my list – Grootbos IS my list. (Okay, plus a few international spots as well.) I would love to do the Wine Tour.
Andrea
Followed on twitter
Tiffany
I’ve followed @Grootbos on Twitter.
Alice Scott
I Have to say that the best part for me would be enjoying an unforgettable meal prepared by Executive Chef Duane Lewis and his team! 🙂
camilla tait
How awesome is this place its the ultimate picture perfect South African photo opportunity ever. I love the idea of a rejuvenating spa treatment in their ancient forest-sounds super enchanting
camilla tait
I have followed on instagram , facebook and twitter
Lisa Nicholson
Enjoying the floral and Marine paradise by foot…
Alice Scott
Followed on Twitter too 🙂
Sarah
For me, it would have to be a guided tour of the area, on foot, to learn more about the local flora. No need for any fancy 4x4s or boats, my feet should do just fine! 🙂
Amy Brown
Grootbos honestly looks like a dream in a very unspoiled piece of heaven! Would love a trip there with my brand new husband! Top of our To Do list would be horse riding, definitely! Exploring the beauty of the reserve and area would be breathtaking! I also follow them on Twitter 🙂
Samantha Naidoo
Wow!! Beautiful!! difficult to choose just one experience..but right now i would love to experience the “Hermanus Wine Route!” xoxo
Samantha Naidoo
followed on twitter as well!!
Tessa
I have followed Grootbos on Twitter.
Karen Larsen
Simple pleasures top my Grootbos To Do List: I want to absorb this reserve through every pore and tickle every sense while becoming one with nature in the magical natural beauty. I want to smell the ocean, feel the early morning mist carried on a breeze across the water touching my cheeks as I explore on foot and feel the earth under the soles of my feet. I want to delve into the crags in the caves, photograph the fauna and flora and at the end of the day soak it all up again in my mind’s eye while enjoying a spa treatment in the ancient forest.
Lindsay Fernandez
Marine big five please! Oh and I followed @Grootbos on Twitter too 🙂
Jane Paterson
Ah Grootbos would be ideal to celebrate my anniversary with my loved one in May! I’d definitely look forward to enjoying amazing food and wine, and just chilling out with my love.
Jane Paterson
I followed Grootbos on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. 🙂
Busisiwe
Beach horse riding, quad biking and spa treatments. Following @Grootbos
Tracy Foulkes
Holy guacamole, I would LOVE to go! Difficult to choose just one thing, but after breakfast in bed, a walk on the beach, followed by a spa treatment and a loooong relaxing bath with a glass of champagne, over-looking the fynbos and the sea in the distance, first prize would definitely be seeing a pod of Humpbacks! Such a magical place!
Amy Hayward
The scenic flights sound like SUCH an incredible experience! Durban girl, been living in Cape Town for three months now. Absolutely dying to go on a little holiday somewhere, live in Table View so rarely get to experience places like this. Grootbos sounds like an INCREDIBLE place, would love to go there!! Perfect way to appreciate life and unwind
Amy Hayward
Following them on Twitter! 🙂
jess
I would love to go on the big 5 marine tour – looks unreal. And of course the wining & dining.
jess
Followed on Twitter
Candice langeveldt
Wow, so much to choose from! But I think I would have to choose the Standford wine route and maybe a cheeky stop at the Birkenhead brewery for a beer tasting 🙂 All sounds too amazing!
PippaG
I’d definitely do an outride in the reserve, followed by a well-deserved massage at the spa. Looks phenomenal. Followed on Twitter and Instagram xx
Costandinos | Black & White Photography
Awesome post, lovely writing, stunning images, great concept to share this… loved the outdoor shower… I used one at Tala awhile back, was awesome to shower buck naked out in nature…
Lisa Maxton
Hi Brandslut.
I love the look of the Horse back riding on the beach! Pleeeease take me here 🙂
I also followed @grootbos on twitter
Sadie de Wet
Horse Riding followed by Spa treatments for me & the man! Also followed @Grootbos on Twitter.
Pick me!
Toni
Sadie de WetThe quad biking is a definite must do on my list. It looks absolutely amazing, I would LOVE to win this prize!
Jemma Macmillan
I would defintely go for the wine tour. The Western Cape is wine country after all- and I would enjoy tipsily eating all that AMAZING food (nice break from noodles)
I followed @grootbos on twitter. And it it makes any difference, my birthday is the 17th of April (fo’ real) and my mom is coming all the way from Zimbabwe. This would be an awesome place to celebrate 🙂 x
Jeanne
It’s a toss between a massage at the spa or the champagne bar. Oh heck, who am I kidding- I’d do both!
Jeanne
And yes, I follow @Grootbos on Twitter too
Rene Mesias
We big foodies,so the food experience is a big pull!!!!
Julia
I’d love to go on the three hour horse-ride along the beach!
Berna Coetzee
Scenic Flights:)
Berna Coetzee
following @Grootbos on Twitter.
Thank you for this competition
Claire Shortt
Anything on the wine and dine list – there’s little more indulgent than that combo. I’ve been wanting to visit Grootbos for a while, so I am going to add it to my must-see list.
PS Followed @Grootbos on Twitter too.
Tammy Simon
Me and the boyfriend are avid trail runners so I would definitely choose the “Hikes and Walk” and then see if they allow us to run the trail! That would be epic! I’m sure not many people have run the Grootbos trail! Tammy (and Shaun).
Vanessa de Castro
The Hermanus Wine Route looks magnificent! Grootbos…i’m dying to meet you! Followed on twitter 🙂
Beth
I’ll take that spa treatment in the forest any day, thanks!
Beth
following @ grootbos on twitter!
Vanessa de Castro
Followed on @Grootbos on Twitter and Instagram. Holding thumbs. Without a doubt on my wish list!
Candice
Most def the wine tour
Candice
followed @Grootbos on Twitter
Georgia East
I would love to experience the thrill of riding horses through the fynbos and along the beach with one of my closest friends. We would see the sun set over a winterey ocean then retreat inside for loads of red wine and as much dessert as we can manage. After all anything goes while on a mini-break!
I’ve followed @Grootbos on Twitter 🙂
Cathryn
I’m afraid of horses and small spaces but find the pictures so captivating I’m prepared to try either – horse riding would be conquering a fear in a majestic location! Would love to treat my love to a weekend away!
Cathryn
PS and followed @grootbos
Neil Clarke
Horseback riding and a cave tour? I’m sold on the place!
Miranda
I love horses so a horse back ride at beautiful Grootbos sounds incredible! What a great prize!
Miranda
Followed on Twitter too!
Caroline
Would love to do the Quad Biking Trail!
Suveer P
responsible tourism for me yeah.
Being a person who always wants to give, regardless of how much I have –
Meet the change makers
Go on a guided tour of the various community and conservation projects of Grootbos Foundation.
Leanne Emery
I would definitely be signing up for the Quad Biking adventure! Following @Grootbos on twitter.
Heather
Brilliant birding, breathtaking beach ride followed by bouncing boat ride!
Samantha Sampson
You will definitely find me and my man at the spa! Would love to win! Yay!
I followed @grootbos on Twitter 🙂
Ulanda
definitely the horseback riding and spa treatments – that would be the most incredible and relaxing weekend away in the great outdoors! also following @Grootbos on Twitter!
Centerpiece Cakes
We got married at Grootbos 4 years ago, “magical” doesn’t even touch the surface. The attention to detail & dedicated service was mind blowing. Dino and I go back every single year and have had the amazing opportunity of being able to take our son there since.
Everyone we know who goes is mesmerised and I love reading write ups like this on it, it’s a little piece of heaven that we now feel apart of, as you will too.
This is a competition well worth entering.
Alison Mellon
Definite yes for Shark Cage Diving with my Pommie boyfriend! What a dream. Please pick me.
Alison Mellon
Followed them on Twitter! So keen. Would definitely appreciate this prize.
Kate
I would definitely choose the wine and dine option! Followed @grootbos on Twitter and eagerly awaiting the 18th of April!!! 🙂 🙂
Sheri-Lee
OK so checked the site out and followed them on twitter, wowzers, wish i didn’t look at the site because i never enter these things but this looks amazing and would be so awesome as a treat to my husband who’s been having a tough time and has always wanted to do shark cage diving (the day spa and quad biking is more appealing to me ;-)) #pickme
Debbie
I would love a 4×4 flower safari followed by a gastronomical five-course dinner. yum and yum. I love a winter getaway.
Monique
Grootbos looks beautiful! The spa and wine tasting experiences look wonderful. I also follow @Grootbos on twitter
Shylo
I took my boyfriend to a game farm last year for his birthday which happens in May. This would be so romantic as a gift this year. There are so many adventure activities that would be absolutely awesome. We love hiking, beaches, horse riding, wine tours, whale watching, but if I had to choose, I would say shark cage diving, just because I have done it, but he has not. I followed @Grootbos on Twitter <3
Sarah Wesson
OOh, the shark cage diving sounds incredible! I’ve always had an urge do do that (although I’m not so sure I’ll be able to get myself in the water if I see a hint of a fin)! Followed by a day of wine tasting! Waht could be more divine!
Tamarin
The Marine Big 5 experience sounds absolutely magical.
CharlieW
OMW. Just sitting on one of the balconies, with a glass of wine in my hand, watching the sunset, already sounds like a perfect experience! But the Marine Big 5 sounds like a once in a lifetime adventure! Fingers crossed x
Tamarin
Followed Grootbos on Twitter xx
CharlieW
I FOLLOW! @MsCharlieW
Coupar
There is so much to do! And I want to do it all! But my top things to do at Grootbos would be:
1) Horse Riding
2) Spa Treatments
3) Wine Tour
4) Shark Cage Diving (don’t think my partner would agree with this one though!)
I’ve followed Grootbos on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram and have added to my list of places to visit for a weekend getaway too!
Emma Jane Menteath
Definitely the horseback riding, there’s something so calming and spiritual about horse riding out in nature. My soul always returns with a smile.
P.S your hair is amazing Misha!!!! Jealous!
Emma Jane Menteath
P.S.S I followed Grootbos on Twitter 🙂
Hila
My husband is a tour guide, he has told me all about the magic of Grootbos but knowing me as a food nerd told me all about the multiple course lunch his clients had. Then I read an article in a foodie magazine about some of the dishes and each time Grootbos comes up I dream of tasting their food surrounded by the beautiful location.
Hila
Been following Grootbos for a long time already 🙂
Angie
I’d love to include the whale watching in my visit! I have followed Grootbos on twitter too.
David terblanche
Cave tours sound like a definite must for me and my wife who loves outdoor adventures and the experience sounds even better as the honeymoon experience we never got 5years ago.I follow Grootbos on twitter
Megs Hartwig
OOH LA LA….Such a FABULOUS GIVEAWAY! This has “Megs” written all over it! Hello!? Oh please please please pick me? I am dying to experience this amazing prize with my sister Wendy and go on the 4X4 FLOWER SAFARI, as we both love flowers and nature in general and would like to experience the pure beauty that Grootbos and our country have to offer. I have shared this giveaway on Twitter (@flutterbymegs) and have been following Grootbos for a long time already! Fingers crossed! xxx
candice
oh my word, how do you just pick one? i would say the Marine Big 5 is the first one I’d choose amoungst many more!!
candice
Have been following Grootbos!
Joanne
Wow – there are such amazing things to do at Grootbos – but if I had to pick, I think I would really love to go on horse back riding.
Joanne
Following Grootbos on twitter too!
Carla Smit
Hierdie Plattelandse kaalvoet-plaasmeisie wil beslis die natuur op die rug van ‘n perd bewonder terwyl die magiese son sak. Definitief ‘n naweek wat kos vir die siel kan bied!
Carla Smit
Ek ‘Follow’ Grootbos op Twitter
Samantha
The pictures alone take my breathe away. I’d love to sneak my fiance off to Grootbos purely to enjoy the tranquility. He loves the outdoors and both of us are adventurous so we would definitely like to do the adventure tours and take in every beautiful inch of Grootbos. The quad bikes,beaches and horse riding would all come tops on our must do list. #weddingplanningisdrivingmecrazyandineedaholiday hehehe
Samantha
I’m following @Grootbos on twitter <3
Andri Ferreira
What an amazing property! Perfect for a foodie and travel fanatic like me 🙂 I’m following @Grootbos . I love their conservation and Food for Sport projects. Aside from all the stunning decor and surroundings, that pool looks AMAZING!!
Carin Den-Wales
Aw, food, wine, spa and sustainable tourism. Before you have even left the lodge. Yip, definitely pick me!
Bilqees Davids
Groobos looks amazing and I am torn between the horse Back riding and the Back to Nature. Followed Grootbos on twitter as well
rehana seedat
Love the Whale Watching tour & Spa treatment. I am now following @Grootbos on twitter
Camila
4×4 Flower safari followed by a long stroll on the beach! Sounds heavenly!!
Nicole
The Hermanus Wine Route pretty please. The time out of busy Johannesburg will be much appreciated! I am following @Grootbos on twitter 🙂
Anja de kock
Horseback riding!!!
Followed grootbos on twitter x
John
All good things at Grootbos starts with a F. Five Star, Forest Lodge, Fine dine & wine, Fauna, Flora, Fireplace, Forest Spa, Full Body Massage, Flower Safari, Floral Kingdom I am following Grootbos
John
Grootbos in winter, crackling fire and quality red wine perfect time to spend quality time with your loved one. I am following Grootbos
Derryn
Ooh, tough to pick to just one…
Being a wedding photographer, I haven’t had much time to photograph ‘out of work.’ So I think I would use the opportunity to photograph and enjoy the serengeti of the sea.
I am following Grootbos on twitter.
Wilma
Definitely would love to do the spa experience!
Wilma
I follow Grootbos on twitter!
Marina
What a generous giveaway! I’m so chuffed that I can still enter! Grootbos has been on my watch list for a while – not only for the beautiful setting and gourmet food everyone raves about, but also for their responsible tourism initiatives. I’d love to see their work in action, and then, of course, enjoy the natural beauty for a bit of R&R.
Beautiful pics!
Marina
And I do stalk them on Twitter, Instagram, and facebook!
Lauren
Can’t decide, they all look amazing! I would have to say either Whale Watching (lived in CT for 2 years and still haven’t seen one), AND/or Wine Tours – love the Hemel & Aarde wines!
I already follow them on Twitter 🙂
Lauren
Following them on Twitter, Instagram & FB 🙂
Johline Cronje
I would love to enjoy the specially prepared Chef’s Table in the Wine Cellar. The nine-course culinary journey accompanied with commentary by Executive Chef Duane Lewis will be like a masterchef experience.
Johline Cronje
Followed on Twitter
Ann Wilson
The flower safari is something I would be interested in. Spa treatments are a bonus 🙂
Ann Wilson
I have followed them on twitter and liked their FB page. Heading over to Instagram now 🙂
Robbie Cameron
For my wife’s birthday the time away and spa treatment is just what she deserves.
Robbie Cameron
Followed Grootbos on Twitter
Jeanelle Smuts
Hi there! This is place looks AMAZING! Would do real bad things to win this prize!
Difficult to choose, as I want to do them all – but I’d do the Marine Big 5 – The Serengeti of the Sea first!!
Following Grootbos on Twitter now!
Holding thumbs, knees and elbows!
Annie
Wow what a magical place 🙂
The adventure I would like to do most would be the Shark Cage Diving – purely because I find them the most fascinating creatures in the ocean and any opportunity to get up close to one of these beauties would be a true adrenaline rush and so thrilling!
Also followed on Twitter, IG and FB 🙂
Patrycja
I follow them on FB, Twitter:)
Patrycja
They’re all amazing:) Can’t decide between 3:) Marine Big 5, Wine and Dine or Pampering 🙂
A Daft Scots Lass
My hubby and I could use some alone time without the lassies. Lurve is in theeee aaaaiiiiir
A Daft Scots Lass
Followed @Grootbos
Lauren
The marine big 5 for sure!
Lauren
Followed on Twitter
Candice
I folowed them, I would love to check out the Heritage sites especially the ancient caves. 🙂
Sim
I would love to take my girlfriend on a wine tasting (and more!) experience through the Overberg region. I only have 3 weeks left with her before she departs back to Holland, and a weekend away at Grootbos would be a amazing way to end our short but awesome reunion.
Grootbos and Brandslut, making dreams come true! 🙂
Cindy
Dying to visit Grootbos!! If we get a chance to be away together and leave our kids at home, I’m definitely going to do a massage!
Cindy
I have also followed Grootbos on Twitter
Carla Gontier
The wine tour looks awesome 🙂
Carla Gontier
Followed on Twitter 🙂
christo
The wine tasting for sure:) Great prize up for grabs!
Katya Mauff
Definitely the Marine Big 5! I would love to do that (and the Stanford Wine Tour)
Katya Mauff
Followed on twitter!!
Sim
Followed on twitter.
Carolyn Perks
Defs would be wine tasting and then something adventurous! The food also looks wonderful!
Have followed Grootbos on Twitter as well.
Hoping to win!
Geri Wessels
Hi 🙂
I would love the horse-riding the most – to enjoy the gorgeous scenery and take in the smells and wonder of nature…
Conners
Its a throw back, but appropriate: “Waa-waa-wee-waah!”. Now – I would do some whale watching, an eco walk and then collapse in the milkwood forest for some pampering in the spa.
Just got my @Gooselips onto @Grootbos.
Crossing me bits xx
Emily
Such a difficult choice. To be honest I would probably do all of them. But if I HAD to choose, I would do an outride through that beautiful fynbos.
Seeing the beauty of that landscape from horseback would do it justice, I think.
Robyn
Horseback guided tour, sheesh-kabob!
Robyn
Oh, and definitely followed on Twitter.
Jeanelle Smuts
Following Grootbos on Twitter!
NameLauren
I already was following them:) And best part about the place? Wine tours because wine.
Kim Green
Oh how I would love a mini break with my lovely husband from our 3 beautiful babies…
The break alone would be amazing! but i would love to do a horse riding or Serengeti of the Sea adventures.
Followed @Grootbos
NameAllistaire
Mmmmm. Wine tours.
Candice
The quad biking 2 hour trail looks awesome, something the hubby would also be keen on:) I also would not mind a beach tour, having never done one and loving the beach, it sounds fab!
I already follow @Grootbos on twitter.
Candice
I follow @Grootbos on twitter already …holding thumbs i win this amazing prize!
Duncan
Wow I think any one of the guided adventures would be awesome. And so spoilt for choice with the diversity of options. By staying at Grootbos you’re exposed to experiences you wouldn’t usually get to do anywhere else in the country. Would be a great place for my honeymoon! 🙂
Michelle Baron
I’d love to try out their divine-looking spa! Amazing prize!
Michelle Baron
Followed them on twitter 🙂
Franco Fernandes
Wine and Dine is definitely on the top of my list.
Roscoe
Well well well, this all looks like just an absolute treat! But to be fair I shall say that shark cage diving and wine touring (in that order *do not want to know what happens if it’s the other way round!) are highlights! Happy days all round. Oh and also I followed @Grootbos because if one does not tweet what are they doing on the internet?!
rehana seedat
Love any one of the guided adventures & spa treatments. following Grootbos on twitter @rehanaseedat and liked their facebook page
Anneen
wow. so much to do… I’d have to stay a while…
to kick start the weekend, definitely the advance riding option to the Walker Bay nature reserve… early morning start to the day, nothing better than the wind in my hair and the thrill of being on horseback (and to be so lucky to ride on the beach)
followed by a glorious breakfast… (food looks incredible)…
a lazy wine tour
whale watching in season would be incredible..
spa and relaxing, taking in the views, and a lazy afternoon walk
all leading up the sumptuous dinner affair….
I’d have to say, to wake up and look forward to the scenic flight would be incredible…
and the guided social responsibility tour, the chance to see the Green Futures garden would be a real treat.
so much to look forward to! definitely on my wish list – thanks!
Neil Basson
Grootbos Privat Nature Reserve is now one of my bucket list destinations for 2014 after reading this amazing review. Thanx so much for sharing your experience!!! I went through the Grootbos experiences and must say that I can’t really pick one…I want to experience them all…but if I have to for the sake of this competition, I’ll settle for the Wine Tours ( i’m only familiar with wines from the Stellenbosch and Franschhoek Wine routes ) and Marine Big 5 experiences.
I’ve liked both Grootbos and Brandslut facebook pages and follow and shared on twitter.
Karin Swanepoel
I’d love to win this weekend to take a journey back in time to the Stone Age, a time when man only started to discover his own ability and a time where man starting to travel to discover his own boundaries. Was it not for the past and the inquisitiveness of man, we would have no history or future to write or read about. I would really enjoy to travel to another part of our beautiful Country, where I’ve not yet been and would be extremely grateful to be taken on a guided tour to discover the wonders and mystery of the ancient coastal caves along the rocky shores of De Kelders!
It would be an unforgettable experience, one that a future generation would be able to Google and read!
Ilse
Some Marine Big 5 watchin’ would be splendid – top of my list!
Ilse
PS. Now following @Grootbos on Twitter 🙂
Candice
Spa treatments… no; wine tours… no; wine and dine… NO. I don’t know! How does a gal choooooooooose….
*swoons*
Candice
Stalking @Grootbos through Twitterville… 😀
Megan Biebuyck
Def wine tour followed by the spa 🙂
Megan Biebuyck
And following on twitter now!
Kate Lategan
Grootbos looks amazing!! Love your blog by the way! P.s Voted for you on Battle to Britain
Jade Amy
Fantastic giveaway!
Jade Amy
Fantastic giveaway!
Jade Amy
Following Grootbos on Twitter!