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Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens

Rhodes Drive, Newlands | Private Bag X7, Claremont, Cape Town Central, South Africa
27-21-799-8899
As featured in 3 days in Cape Town and 1 other guide
4.5 of 5 stars 708 Reviews
Type: Gardens
Fee: Yes
Owner description: Situated on the eastern slopes of Table Mountain, Kirstenbosch is internationally acclaimed as one of the seven most magnificent botanical gardens in...... more » Owner description: Situated on the eastern slopes of Table Mountain, Kirstenbosch is internationally acclaimed as one of the seven most magnificent botanical gardens in the world. The 528 hectares estate includes a cultivated garden and a nature reserve. The developed garden displays collections of southern African plants including many rare and endangered species. There are also visitor facilities in the garden including restaurants, a nursery, a gift shop, a bookshop and a permanent Zimbabwean stone sculpture exhibition. « less
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The Hague, The Netherlands
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Superb sprawling gardens on the slopes of Table Mountain, really nice fragants garden with all kinds of smelling plants. More

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Cape Town Central, South Africa
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

It's not famous for nothing. To say these gardens are beautiful is an understatement. Take time to visit and enjoy the restaurants, picnic or hike up the ravines and gorges on the reserve. Those with small children will find it an ideal location to relax while the little ones let off some steam. Another way to enjoy the gardens is... More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Would recommend a whole day here with a picnic - just so much to see. More

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Cape Town
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Kirstenbosch is a beautiful garden with fantastic views of the mountain. It is an ideal place for couples, friends and families to sit down, enjoy the views, have a picnic or simply take a walk and enjoy nature at its purest form. If you are someone that enjoys nature, music, food, wine and good company then you should definitely visit... More

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Cape Town Central, South Africa
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7 reviews 7 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

An all day visit is advised if you enjoy the outdoors and nature, experience the great Cape Floral Kingdom. Walk the popular hiking trails and be sure to find the one best suited for you and your party. Be sure not to go up the mountain alone or with valuables. You are fine in groups of 4 or more. There... More

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Oklahoma
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

Everyone was carrying a picnic basket, people were sunbathing on the vast lawns and you could spend at least 8 hours here. But we just did a few things and truly enjoyed the different types of gardens which we saw and the diversity eventhoug it was Fall. I wish there had been some kind of a motorized transport that could... More

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new york
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

It was delightful to walk around in and had some unique features like endangered plants, medicinal plants and plants with scents. More

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Doha, Qatar
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

This place is huge! We didn't have time to see everything, but what we saw was great. And the food at Moyo was excellent! More

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Lafayette, California
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

We visited in late May, meaning winter was just around the corner, but there were still many flowers in full bloom. The gardens are fabulous. It is so peaceful walking through the gardens - just the sounds of birds and a gentle breeze. You can take a break at the cafe and have tea and scones with jam and clotted... More

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Cleveland, Ohio
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

The gardens were beautiful even in the fall, I can't imagine how it must look in the spring! More

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