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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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Mar 19, 2025
Very disappointed to see that international travellers are discriminated against with the entrance fee. SA residents R100 and everyone else R230. Had a negative impact on me wanting to spend anymore …Full review by Mich0514
Mar 12, 2025
My husband and I took an Uber here from Cape Town. This place is large and very beautiful. You could spend a long time here. When you first enter the gardens, the view is absolutely stunning although…Full review by Wklstoywife
Mar 9, 2025
We booked an Uber to take us from V&A to gardens. The gardens are simply beautiful… with many lovely areas of plants, flowers and sculptures. Unlike many British gardens the lawns are well kept and y…Full review by ianthy
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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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Facts

Located:Cape Town, South Africa
Area:528 hectares (1,300 acres)
Type:Botanical garden

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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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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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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