Our philosophy at Grootbos Private Nature Reserve has always been about more than luxury travel which is why we designed the entire experience around a new movement we call Progressive Tourism: our goal is to share the vision with the rest of the world.

What exactly does it entail? Our goal is that "every action thaht we take should has a positive impact." In short, progressive tourism is a term we coined to explain a new way of living that is at the heart of the entire Grootbos experience. It’s about every action we take benefitting someone else or having a positive impact on the environment.

From the freshly grown tomatoes you eat at lunch, to the recycled candles in your room, to the earrings you buy at the gift shop – we’re constantly seeking out new ways to create sustainable livelihoods for the people who call this unique area home.