National Botanical Garden Cape Town

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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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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
Mar 25, 2025
Well worth a visit fantastic scenery and some very unusual plants and trees The tree walk is unmissable, very dramatic.Full review by Robert C

Questions & answers

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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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Yes you can bring your own wine and picnic basket. Notsure of the rates. They have different rates for local , foreigner , student , pensioners.
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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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