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Platbos Forest

Lodge Gansbaai · Western Cape

About

Five eco-friendly off-grid accommodation units between Stanford and Gansbaai, 40 minutes from Hermanus, set among trees over 1000 years old with forest trails.

Accommodation

Five units: Honey Bee (tented) and Bush Buck (cabin) sleep 2 each; Old Olive Cabin sleeps 2–3; Forest Camp sleeps 2 plus up to 4 guests in own tents; Owl Camp up to 4. Braai facilities, wood-fired hot water, and kitchenettes; hot tubs in Honey Bee and Old Olive.

Facilities

Off-grid property powered by renewable energy with recycled water systems and composting toilets in four units. Forest trails open 8am–5pm daily (normally R50/person, free for guests). Braai facilities, wood-fired hot water, picnic areas, communal freezer, and solar lanterns. Biodegradable toiletries provided.

Location & Surroundings

Set between Stanford and Gansbaai in Baviaanspoort Hills, 40 minutes from Hermanus. Walker Bay offers seasonal Southern Right whale watching in spring. Forest trails within ancient indigenous forest with trees over 1000 years old. Terrain suitable for all ages.

House Rules

Check-in: 14:00
Check-out: 10:00
Pets: Not allowed

Rooms

Honey Bee Suite

Sleeps 2

This unit offers private and secluded accommodation and sleeps 2 guests in a free-standing tented room with a double bed. All linen, towels and bedding provided. Fully equipped kitchen with indoor fireplace. Gas for cooking.

Double x 1 Amenities
From
R1,750

Bush Buck Suite

Sleeps 2

With French doors and generous windows, this open-plan cabin is airy and light, yet with its indoor fire place, is cozy and snug for cold weather stays. All linen, towels and bedding provided. Fully equipped kitchen. Gas for cooking

Queen x 1 Amenities
From
R1,750

Olive Cabin

Sleeps 3

Bedroom with double bed
All linen, towels and bedding provided
Hot Tub
Open plan kitchen/sitting room with a sleeper couch that folds out into a double bed
Fully equipped kitchen with minibar fridge
Double gas plate for cooking

Double x 1 Sofa x 1 Amenities
From
R1,750

Forest Camp

Sleeps 6

Our Budget Friendly Glamping Campsite - Our rustic tented bedroom caters for 2 guests. Additional guests to a maximum of 6 in total can set up their own tents for the night.

Single x 2 Amenities

Owl Camp

Sleeps 4

Set beneath a white stinkwood tree and surrounded by forest, the Owl Campsite offers a secluded & truly unique experience for camping enthusiasts. The amenities are for the exclusive use of guests booking the site. Guests to bring along their own tents.

Amenities

Location

Address

Baviaanspoort Hills, between Stanford and Gansbaai

Gansbaai Guide →
Sleeps 17

Features

Eco-Friendly Off-Grid

Activities

Bird Watching Wildlife Viewing Forest Trail Walking Tree Watching

Facilities

Braai Facilities

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