Platbos indigenous forest | Africa´s Southernmost forest | Baviaanspoort Hills, Grootbos Road between Gansbaai and Hermanus

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Platbos Conservation Trust:
Nonprofit Organization Registration Number: 086-576-NPO

Public Benefit Organization (PBO) Exemption Number
Registered with SARS: 930 036 766

Platbos Forest is situated in the Baviaanspoort Hills on the Grootbos Road between Stanford and Gansbaai. The forest is just 40 minutes from Hermanus, South Africa´s whale-watching capital.

Visitors are asked to please phone ahead to make a booking. Exact directions to the forest will be given at this time.

Enquiries / Workshop bookings Tel: +27 (0)82 4110448

Email: info [at] platbos.co.za

Postal address:

PO Box 1438
Gansbaai
Western Cape
South Africa
7220


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Platbos Forest Trail


for bird and tree enthusiasts.
Discover the magic of this ancient forest as you wander its gentle, meandering pathways.
Pre-booking is essential