Kirstenbosch In Cape Town

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Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden, Cape Town

Kirstenbosch, South Africa or the Kirstenbosch Gardens are one of the most important botanical gardens in South Africa.

These gardens are nestled in the beautiful eastern foot of the Table Mountain in Cape Town. Kirstenbosch in Cape Town is located just 13 km away from the city’s centre.

The Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens in South Africa includes various gardens including fragrance gardens, a Protea garden in the spring season, a braille trail, about 2,500 species of plants that are found in the Peninsular region of the country and much more. The Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden in Cape Town is one of the oldest gardens in the country and has been well-maintained to preserve the flora of the area.

History of Kirstenbosch

Kirstenbosch Gardens in South Africa were founded in 1913 and had been preserved ever since then. Since the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens were founded so far back in time, this place is one of the oldest botanical gardens to be built in the world.

The gardens exhibit various kinds of species of plants, all of which come from various areas of the country, including the savannahs, fynbos, etc. The land was given to the government by Cecil John Rhodes and was created into botanical gardens later.

Attractions of Kirstenbosch

The Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens have more to offer than just species of plants and helping you visit the beautiful place. The beauty of this garden comes from the various other parts of the gardens, including the space for you to enjoy High Tea in the tea room, the spacious gardens help you to enjoy a wonderful Kirstenbosch picnic and the free guided tours in Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens in South Africa helps you understand the various aspects of the gardens properly. With the help of various areas in the garden, it is possible for you to enjoy your visit immensely.

Concerts At Kirstenbosch 

Sunday afternoon at Kirstenbosch are reserved for outdoor musical concerts while on other days Kirstenbosch is the usual National Botanical Garden. There will be live music performance by renowned artists from all over the world. It is a great opportunity to witness liveliness during this time. The scenic backdrop with variety of flora adds a natural glare to the whole set up. The concerts will take place in the vast lawns of its gardens where you can witness jazz, R&B, hip-hop, folk and big band rockstars. It is advised to reach early to secure a good spot as it gets crowded.  

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Yes, the Kirstenbosch Gardens offers various kinds of free-guided tours for its patrons.

Although the garden allows you to book group tickets, it does not allow for group discounts.

You can visit the gardens at any time. However, you should make sure that you visit the gardens only during the operational hours.

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