Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens Walking Tour

All our tours are conducted in English.
We have 7 walking tours, each one of them focusing on a different topic and subject. Please make sure that the tour you intend to book is one that suits your interest.


 

If you are making a single booking for 1 person, there is a chance that your booking will be canceled should the minimum number of 2 persons not be reached.
For the above reason, please do not book online for your entrance ticket.


We will be meeting at the entrance of the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens (gate 2) next to the Plant Sale Nursery Store. It's the timber structure with the thatched roof.

DO NOT WAIT AT THE MAIN GATE!

Do not enter the gardens, please wait outside.

If you are arriving via taxi, please make sure that your driver clearly understands where the meeting place is.


The guide will be wearing an official tourist guide badge.

Safe paid parking can be found outside.



NB

• We will be walking on some uneven surfaces and there are some steps to climb as well, so please wear comfortable shoes.
• Make sure that each guest in your party has at least 500ml of water.
• For sunny days, a hat is recommended.
• For cloudy days, an umbrella or rainwear is recommended.
• Please be at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before the starting time
• We will finish the tour at the Upper Entrance, Gate 2.
• All our tours are based on proper research and facts, and the information shared is not meant to be disrespectful to anyone's  gender, country, religion, ethnicity, culture, ancestors, place of origin, political persuasion, traditions or practices.
• Please note that the tour is approximately 90 minutes long.
• For groups less than 6 people, the tour may progress a little faster due to fewer people needing coffee, toilet, ATM, asking questions and taking photos.
• According to the GuruWalk platform, the recommended tip amount is from 10,00 Euros per person.
• We reserve the right to cancel a booking if guests show signs or behavior of being intoxicated.
• By signing up for this tour you hereby accept the GuruWalk Terms and Conditions.
• Our WhatsApp number is +27 825757123
  
  

Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens

"Fun by nature . . . we'll take you there"

*Child friendly*

Itinerary:-

• Indigenous vegetation
• Proteas, Restios, Ericas
• Trees, flowers, and plants
• Fresh floral displays
• Khoisan (indigenous people of the Cape)
• Dinosaur and Cycad Garden
• Table Mountain National Park
• Braile Trail
• Prehistoric fossils
• Nelson Mandela
• Sculptures and other art displays
• Elevated bridge walkway
• Beautiful views
• Photographer's paradise
• Natural water springs
• Birdlife
• Other interesting information & more

The Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens is a natural wonder situated adjacent to the Table Mountain National Park.
Here, evidence was found to support the fact that the area was inhabited by Stone Age man more than 2000 years before Europeans first discovered this land.
When the Dutch East India Company formed a refreshment station at the Cape, this land became protected to secure the existing forest for its valuable timber.
Between 1657 and 1895,  this land was sold no less than 9 times. It eventually became the property of the Union of South Africa in 1902, when it was decided to create a botanical garden for scientific, educational, tourist, and leisure purposes.

Many indigenous plants and trees can be found here. The general term for the naturally occurring plant life is called fynbos (fine bush).
The Fynbos consists of four families:
- Proteas
- Ericas
- Restios
- Geophytes

The walking tour will include many hidden gems that one can only enjoy and appreciate with a knowledgeable Tourist Guide.

(This tour does require one to pay an entrance fee at the gardens)

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