Best places: Botanical gardens in South Africa

Hillside garden & nature reserve with rare plant species, walking trails & mountain views.

Serene natural area with picnic areas, birdwatching & trails amid indigenous plants & wildlife.

Tranquil arboretum with a noted collection of old, exotic trees, plus shady paths & picnic areas.

Popular spot for hiking & wildlife viewing amid a wide range of flora & cultivated ecosystems.

Orchids, palms, birds & reptiles in Africa's oldest botanic garden, plus a lake & arboretum.

Wide variety of native & imported plants, including bonsai, plus 4 glasshouses & themed gardens.

Botanic gardens on 2 rivers with waterfalls, a tea garden, restaurant, braille trail & hippos.

70 hectares of natural grassland & woodland harboring indigenous trees, plants & wildlife.

😠 I cannot stress enough please pay attention to the very low reviews below. If I could give a 0 I would. The lady that received us upon arrival was incredibly rude. I went there already knowing of the remarks made by friends from France that had visited the place that were discouraged from going insi...

👍👍 Its a good garden. Fill a water bottle and come walk around. There are so many things to see even small game. Entry fees are on the SANBI website.

👍 A beautiful young botanical garden that has had alot of start up effort put into it. There are still sections were alot of new plants are planted. Many benches and rest spots. Toilets available in the entrance area. And some paths are wheelchair friendly. It is still a fairly newer botanical garden...

This 125-hectare park features various gardens, plus picnicking, a fountain & a restaurant.

Botanical garden with succulents, herbs, wetland area & arboretum, plus wildlife & an eatery.

👍👍 The Karoo Desert National Botanical Garden is a lovely place to visit to hike and see plenty of nature. The garden is home to a wide variety of succulents and other plants that are native, and it is a great place to learn about the unique ecology of this region. The garden is also a beautiful place...

Serene, wildlife-rich place featuring a display garden, wetland & forest areas, plus lawns & trails.

Cafe fare & juice blends served in a warm, stylish space with large windows & a tree-shaded terrace.

👍👍 Lovely hiking trails with a myriad of wildflowers and trees. A photographers paradise. Bring along your loads of memory cards, batteries and time. Remember your sunscreen, sunhat, water and a jacket. It can get chilly very quickly. There is enough to do for the whole family old and young.

👍👍 Exquisite Gardens. Well maintained. Peaceful and serene. Always worth a visit when in Makhanda 👌

👍👍 Amazing place. You must visit! Most beautiful private garden in Johannesburg just next to the high away and the hollard offices. Before you go you have to book. R120 per person and the visit is 2 hours. You have a tour guide and some snacks afterwards. It was a pleasure to meet Mrs. Oppenheimer. Ama...

😐 Fresh air around this place makes U calm