Situated a mere 3 hours drive from Cape Town along the famous Garden Route we look forward to welcoming you to this magnificent location - nestled in the majestic world-renowned heritage site that is the Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve - BRACKENHILLS Private Nature Reserve, the ultimate escape and getaway destination. Our four luxury tented lodges will provide you with a comfortable and relaxing e
xperience and are ideally situated to offer incredible views of the beautiful surroundings the reserve provides. Once you have woken up to the calls of over 200 species of forest birds, including Verraux , Crowned and Martial Eagles, enjoy a scrumptious breakfast made with locally sourced ingredients as part of our fully catered option of a true African gourmet experience. Spend your day by booking a guided hike or walk through the untouched forests and indigenous vegetation which borders the Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve. This world heritage site is famous for harbouring an abundance of wildlife including the Cape Leopard and the exquisitely rare Forest King butterfly as well as naturally growing flora such as wild mushrooms. We suggest you also try the guided Canyon tour of the northern border of BRACKENHILLS and enjoy cooling off under the heat of an African Summers day, by taking a dip in the refreshing natural pools carved out within the deep river gorge. At BRACKENHILLS Private Nature Reserve we offer you the chance to hone your skills in clay pigeon shooting, the opportunity to enjoy a freshly prepared picnic right within our forests or to simply relax under African skies taking in the gorgeous natural sites our reserve offers and, then as the sun sets in this majestic part of the world, we invite you to join us to feast on a traditional African braai. If you are looking for the ideal location for a romantic weekend away, family holiday, action packed adventure or to simply enjoy nature in Africa at its finest - BRACKENHILLS Private Nature Reserve can cater to your every need.