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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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Feb 5, 2025
My wife and I liked these gardens. It’s well maintained with a good variety of plants. The canopy walkway was the highlight for us. We liked the Company Gardens more, however.Full review by JMK-Pittsburgh
Jan 31, 2025
This was our first visit and what an amazing stunning place We took a few hours walking sitting and eating So we'll kept A must visitFull review by Sheree S
Jan 26, 2025
These gardens are just too beautiful. A must for nature lovers. They are well maintained and stunning. Has a variety of flowers and plants that were just truly amazing. Will definitely visit again wi…Full review by MohamedS396

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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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Hello, I dont know about wine sińce it a public place, but I saw people sitting on the grass. Better contact them for morę info. Ticket for one person was something about 100 rands.
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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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Yes I am sure you can. We have been to a few concerts and you only show your tickets in the concert area. I would think you would still need to pay to get into the gardens but it’s not …
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Yes I am sure you can. We have been to a few concerts and you only show your tickets in the concert area. I would think you would still need to pay to get into the gardens but it’s not that expensive.
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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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