"A carbon-negative botanical sanctuary overlooking flowering hills and Walker Bay, protecting around 6,000 acres of Cape Floral Kingdom with more than 900 plant species and a 2,000-year-old milkwood forest used for lantern-lit dinners. The Garden and Forest lodges offer guided drives, hikes, horseback rides and sea-cave exploration, paired with seasonal provenance-led menus and cool-climate wines from a strong cellar. Through its foundation, the reserve funds entomology and botany research and supports over 50 community empowerment programs that link conservation to local livelihoods." - Jane Broughton