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Plan a Trip to Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
Any visitor to the Western Cape should add a trip to the beautiful Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens to their agenda. These gardens, set on the eastern slopes of Cape Town’s famous Table Mountain, have been acclaimed as some of the most beautiful in the world. This is no surprise given that there are over 7000 species in cultivation at Kirstenbosch Gardens, which covers 36 hectares. In 2004, these botanical gardens were declared the first to be included as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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A Garden for all Seasons
Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens proudly aims to grow only indigenous South African plant species. The diversity of these species have been impeccably arranged in a variety of sub-gardens which are also intermingled with rambling streams and tastefully arranged rockeries. You can explore the likes of the Peninsula Garden which boasts 2500 species of the Western Cape’s plants. |
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| The Botanical Society Conservatory houses South African plants which aren’t conducive to outdoor living and also features a collection of bulbs, ferns and alpines. Other gardens include the Water-wise Garden, the Fragrance Garden, the Medicinal Garden, the Protea Garden as well as many more! |
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Kirstenbosch Concerts and Events
It’s a stunning place to celebrate a birthday, embark on a family hike or enjoy a romantic outdoors date. What’s more – Kirstenbosch hosts concerts and events during the summer months. These concerts are a great way to spend an evening with friends and family, listening to some jazzy tunes and enjoying a drink and conversation on the grassy green lawns of Kirstenbosch. You can find out more about events happening and find out more about the schedule for Kirstenbosch concerts by visiting their official site.
For those looking to enjoy a more adventurous time at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens will be glad to know that there are a series of trails and contour paths that provide the ideal routes to enjoy a hike to the summit of Table Mountain or even through the forests of Constantia Nek. Art enthusiasts will also enjoy the regular exhibits of Zimbabwean stone sculptures that are displayed in the gardens. Once you’ve had your fix of outdoor and indoor natural beauty, you can pop into the Botanical Café outdoor coffee shop for a snack to replenish your energy.
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| Read about our top 10 road trips to take in the Western Cape for some more enticing travel inspiration. |
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