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Forum Homini is situated on Letamo Game Farm, a unique are in Gauteng. This location comprises of a few habitats such as Savannah, Bushveld, Acacia forest, Natural Wetlands, Koppies, Riverine habitat, Rocky outcrops and Dams. This allows a variety of wild animals that roam freely in the area such as Kudu, hippo, Waterbuck, Gemsbok, Black Wildebeest, Blesbuck, Duiker, Eland, Impala, Red Hartebeest, Springbuck, Zebra, Ostrich, Jackal, Caracal, Honeybadger, Cape Fox, Genets, Aardwolf, Bushbaby, Porcupine, Tortoises, Mongooses and more. Bird life is abundant and includes various species such as Owls, Hawks, Eagles, Fish Eagle, Geese, Kingfishers, Bee Eaters to name a few. Over 160 species have been spotted on Letamo Game Farm.
As the hotel is designed to blend into the environment, the landscaping was a very important aspect of the project. The landscapers made use of small walkways and used an abundance of endemic plants (140 species to be exact) that naturally occur in the area to create a unique effect.
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