Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens Cape Town Walk

Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden

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(10.1K) · Botanical garden in Cape Town, South Africa
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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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Apr 23, 2025
Incredible stunning place, the most beautiful botanical garden we’ve ever seen (and we’ve seen many in different countries across the world). We could’ve spent hours and hours wandering here. It was …Full review by Shiek T
Mar 25, 2025
So worth a visit. Stunning as you walk into the gardens and learn it used to be a pig farm before it was bought to create the botanical gardens. So many places to sit and just be. We spent about 5 ho…Full review by janebK6466BC
Mar 25, 2025
We visited the gardens and took advantage of the complimentary tour offered. It was a wonderful walk around the property and lasted about an hour and half. Our guide was very knowledgeable about th…Full review by Kim G
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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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Located:Cape Town, South Africa
Area:528 hectares (1,300 acres)
Type:Botanical garden

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Hey i would like to do picnic how much is the fee for 2 adult & can i bring a wine
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Hello, I dont know about wine sińce it a public place, but I saw people sitting on the grass. Better contact them for morę info. Ticket for one person was something about 100 rands.
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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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I’m sorry, I don’t know the answer as we only visited for the afternoon. Perhaps the web site has the answer.
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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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