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 Pic of the Botanical Gardens by cokes
There are over 22000 indigenous plants in the garden, many of which are found only in the Cape Peninsula. The Peninsula is the smallest of the world's six floral kingdoms, and has one of the highest concentrations of different plant species anywhere. The special vegetation of the region is called "fynbos" and includes the protea. South Africa's national flower is just one of the thousands of beautiful, unique plants to see at Kirstenbosch.
For all the plant and garden lovers this is a must see. My mom is a bit of a garden guru and she was speakless when we first visited here.
So come on guys make this one of many stops , remember I told you there is lots to see. Leave a Comment Address: Rhodes AvePhone: +2121 799 8765Directions: KIRSTENBOSCH NATIONAL BOTANICAL GARDEN Cape Town, South Africa Rhodes Drive, Newlands Private Bag X7, Claremont Tel: +27 21 799 8899 (General contact) Fax: +27 21 797 6570 INFORMATION OFFICE: (021) 799 8783Website: http://www.sanbi.org/frames/kirstfram.htm Other Contact: www.sanbi.org
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This is a beautiful garden with great big African trees that look so alive (is it the giant baobab tree?) and other 8000 plant species! The garden is located at the eastern slopes of Table Mountain, and on the way I did see the clouds draping down the side of Table Mountain like a tablecloth.
In 1660, Jan Van Riebeeck planted a wild almond hedge to “demarcate the colony from the indigenous Khoi,” and the remains of that plant can still be seen.
There are free guided walks on Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday, and you can also pay for a golf cart tour. I just walked.
And after walking around, you can have a little snack at one of the restaurants in the complex (Fynbos, Silver Tree, Tea House). Leave a Comment
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Another must-see while in Cape Town are the beautiful Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. Only a small portion of the hectares are actually landscaped, the rest is left to flourish naturally. Luckily I was there in late autumn when the notional flower of SA, the protea, was blossoming. According to a guide there over 1000 different species of them! Of course you'll see a lot more than proteas there, mainly indigenous plants.
During summer concerts are held in the gardens.
Opening times are from 8am to 7pm September to March and 8am to 6pm April to August.
Admission is 27 Rand and you can go on a guided tour in a golf cart for an additional 25 Rand. Leave a Comment
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We have all types of vegetation here aloes & cactus, a touch & feel for the blind & succulents. Lady Anne Barnards bath, a medicinal garden, a waterwise garden & our national flower the protea
The children can cuddle the various statues or paddle in the river & search for tadpoles like my niece did.
Entry is free for SA pensioners on Tuesday. The tearoom is lovely and very reasonable.
In summer they hold Appeltiser concerts in a natural amphitheatre.
The summer concerts are R35 bring a picnic & enjoy the music on the grassy banks
Entry is R25 for adults & children 6-18 yrs R5 Leave a Comment
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 Kirstenbosch Garden by TravelchiliLeave a Comment Address: Rhodes Drive, Newlands Phone: (021) 799 8800Directions: Check out their webpage to get the exact instructions on how to get there by bus or by car. Website: www.nbi.ac.za
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 Kirstenbosch by cleocat
There is a path up Table mountain from here. We climb for a while but it is quite steep and we had no idea how long it would take. I would't advise this unless you have all the info on hiking up to the top of the mountain. The weather can change very quickly and then it is dangerous to be somewhere on the mountain.
On Sunday afternoons (late afternoon) in summer you can attend musical concerts in the botanical garden.
There is a nice restaurant or bring your own picnic basket. Lots of space for a picnic.
Entrance fees are R18 for adults and R5 a child and it is open 365 days a year from 08:00 to 18:00 and 19:00 in summer. Leave a Comment
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top by Manyana
Ticket ranges R10-R30 per person. Leave a Comment Address: Cape TownDirections: Always remember to negotiate with taxi drivers.
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 Along the path by RadiomomLeave a Comment Directions: Again -- this is well marked on tourist maps and with road signage.
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 Kirstenbosch by dejavu2gb
All the plants that grow in Kirstenbosch are indigenous, and originate from South Africa.
I really enjoyed the morning we spend there, I really liked the cycads, there were loads of them, and they are really gorgeous.
I also met a celeb there and got my picture taken with him, so it was a really good day for me as I am a big fan.
There are also a few restaurants there and a souvenir shop where you can pick up some lovely reminders of your trip to Kirstenbosch. Leave a Comment Address: Rhodes Drive, Newlands, Cape TownPhone: +27 21 799 8899Directions: There are many signs across the city showing you how to reach the gardens.Website: http://www.kirstenbosch.co.za
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