We are extremely proud to announce that through the good work of the Grootbos Foundation, Grootbos has won the Heart of Africa Award at the recent Amarula Best Retreat in Africa Awards, held in Johannesburg on the 1st of October 2008. Grootbos also won the Bronze medal for third place in The Best Eco-Retreat in Africa, which is a fantastic achievement.

The Amarula Best Retreats in Africa Awards are a new collection of prestigious Awards designed to promote and reward excellence among African Retreats and Spas. Sponsored by Amarula, the Awards embrace ‘The Spirit of Africa’ and are awarded in various categories. The awards are made following a vigorous selection process that first entails an entry-judging session by a panel of high profile judges, followed by shortlisting of finalists and detailed site visits for first hand experience.

The Heart of Africa award focusses on the two questions: How does your retreat give back to society and promote employment and wellbeing amongst local people? and: What positive projects have you initiated? Grootbos is thrilled that the projects that the Foundation undertakes are successful and are being recognised as making a difference.