Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden Tour

Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden

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Situated on the eastern slopes of Table Mountain, Kirstenbosch is internationally acclaimed as one of the seven most magnificent botanical gardens …

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Oct 22, 2024
Spent the morning there in September while visiting Cape Town. I was with a group of birders, and that was our main focus of the visit, as the gardens provide great habitat for a large variety of lo… Full review by BirdsoftheWorld
Oct 18, 2024
These are lovely gardens just 15-20 minutes from the Waterfront by car/taxi. They offer a wide selection of plants and the backdrop is just magnificent. Allow yourself at least 2-3 hours to enjoy! Full review by Andy K
Oct 9, 2024
Very beautiful and peaceful garden.Fantastic guided tour with Nathan. Very professional,friendly and knowledgeable. Full review by Alice A
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Set in beautiful surroundings on the eastern slopes of Table Mountain, this magnificent 538-hectare (1329.43 acre) garden features a rich …
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Kirstenbosch is an important botanical garden nestled at the eastern foot of Table Mountain in Cape Town. The garden is one of 10 Nationa…
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Located:Cape Town, South Africa
Area:528 hectares (1,300 acres)
Type:Botanical garden

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Do you allow 38 people for picnic?
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I have seen large family groups in the gardens previously - there doesn't seem to be a limit as such, and of course each person pays an entrance fee. There's a lot of space available so …
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I have seen large family groups in the gardens previously - there doesn't seem to be a limit as such, and of course each person pays an entrance fee. There's a lot of space available so it's a case of picking your spot and setting everything up. I cannot imagine the park objecting so long as the group respects others around, the park environment etc. Clearly there's no braii's allowed or facilities for one either.
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Answer by Sircolbol · Aug 18, 2022
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At what time does Kirstenbosch Gardens open?
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Sorry do not know!
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Does one need to book tickets for Kirstenbosch if one is a member of the Botanical Society? Or can one just use …
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Does one need to book tickets for Kirstenbosch if one is a member of the Botanical Society? Or can one just use one's digital membership card to gain entry?
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I don't have a card but you can phone the gardens office. I am a visitor and make use of a Tuesday free entry for Pensioners.
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Answer by gwyneth v · Dec 5, 2020
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Could you enter for the day and stay to see a concert if you have tickets for the concert
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Yes I am sure you can. We have been to a few concerts and you only show your tickets in the concert area. I would think you would still need to pay to get into the gardens but it’s not …
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Yes I am sure you can. We have been to a few concerts and you only show your tickets in the concert area. I would think you would still need to pay to get into the gardens but it’s not that expensive.
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Can you bring wine
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yes
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Where can I buy this plant?
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SANBI does not sell seed of indigenous plants from the Seedroom at Kirstenbosch, nor are seeds supplied for free to members of the Botanical Society of South Africa.
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