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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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Nov 22, 2024
Great experience, with amazing wildlife, and stunning landscapes for an affordable price with restaurant close. Tip for wheelchair/walker users, the terrain is quite bumpy and hilly so there's a need… Full review by Bartlomiej_Wypych
Nov 2, 2024
We had been warned by a British volunteer that the gardens are now looking pretty poor but we thought we would come along anyway as we love the location. The scenery is stunning with views of the mo… Full review by fordwater
Oct 29, 2024
We are residents of Cape Town and live very close to the gardens. We decided to pay a visit today as we are both pensioners and Tuesday is free What a wonderful time we had wondering around this spec… Full review by Sash M
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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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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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From September to March - 08:00 to 19:00 From April to August- 08:00 to 18:00 Good luck and enjoy
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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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Ah, good question. Sadly I don’t know if a concert ticket gives you entry. Perhaps you could call the Gardens direct.
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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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