Kirstenbosch encapsulates South Africa's biodiversity and it remains a favourite destination for a relaxing outing while appreciating our Cape Floral treasure. Enjoying an outdoor concert in Kirstenbosch is an added bonus as the performance is heightened by the natural beauty of the surroundings.
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens, Cape Town Central
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Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens
Rhodes Drive, Newlands | Private Bag X7, Claremont, Cape Town Central, South Africa
27-21-799-8899
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Ranked #2 of 93 attractions in Cape Town Central
Type: Gardens
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: 2-3 hours
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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 in...
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Owner description:
Situated on the eastern slopes of Table Mountain, Kirstenbosch is internationally acclaimed as one of the seven most magnificent botanical gardens in the world. The 528 hectares estate includes a cultivated garden and a nature reserve. The developed garden displays collections of southern African plants including many rare and endangered species. There are also visitor facilities in the garden including restaurants, a nursery, a gift shop, a bookshop and a permanent Zimbabwean stone sculpture exhibition.
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Mossel Bay, South Africa
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A good place to unwind with a walk around the tranquil gardens also enjoying the lovely sculptures (including many by Dylan Lewis) and a cuppa with cake at the coffee shop. You may even be lucky to get in an open air concert on some Sunday afternoons. Moyo Restaurant is also situated there and is highly recommended for some special...
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Johannesburg, South Africa
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I had the most amazing visit to the gardens and a I was blown away by the sheer variety of botanical treasures and the breathtaking landscapes of cape town and table mountain. The paths are well marked and there is abundant biodiversity of flora.
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Paris, France
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If you have time while in Cape Town, please be sure to visit the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens. We took the Open Top, Hop On/Hop Off Blue Bus from the Cape Town Waterfront to the Gardens. We were able to purchase our tickets on the bus. It was a beautiful way to see the city. The flowers are beautiful and...
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Victor Harbor, Australia
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This was part of a tour I was on and found it no different to other botanical gardens around the world.
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The Woodlands, Texas
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The gardens were beautiful and well maintained and planned. We enjoyed a relaxing stroll and it was a peaceful place to experience. We were there late in the day and it was amazing to see the sun begin to set over the mountain.
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Bangkok, Thailand
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Very large area with many hiking trails, ranging from an hour to whole day. Bordering Table Mountain on the south-eastern side. Good souvenir store.
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oxford, UK
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a really lovely botanical gardens, very interestingly laid out with lots of information and an excellent big tearoom/café. Better than Kew, I thought, and in a beautiful setting at the foot of mountains. Allow two or three hours plus time for lunch.
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Atlanta, Georgia
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The gardens were beautiful and I can see why it would be a wonderful place to visit in Spring but we went at a bad time. In April everything had just died so it felt very pointless to be there. We would look at all the plaques and dead flowers trying to imagine what they looked like in bloom. It...
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Flowers were not in bloom so not to much going on. Would have skipped this at this time of the year.
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