Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
A world-renowned botanical garden located at the foot of Table Mountain.
Art & cultural elements
Description
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is celebrated for its beauty and diverse plant species. The garden covers 528 hectares and is part of the Cape Floristic Region, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It features a rich collection of South African flora, with over 7,000 species.
Visitors can enjoy walking trails, themed gardens, and a treetop canopy walkway known as the Boomslang. Kirstenbosch Gardens is the perfect setting for picnics, walks and summer concerts with friends and family.
Insider Guides
• Visitors are encouraged to explore the various themed gardens, such as the Fynbos Garden, the Useful Plants Garden, and the Fragrance Garden.
• The Boomslang walkway offers stunning views of the garden and surrounding mountains.
• Check the garden maps for the dog friendly areas and wheelchair accessible paths.
Picnic Type
Open public (entrance fees apply).
Entry Fee & permit
Adult | R230
SA Resident (with ID) | R100
Children under 18 | R40
Students (with student ID) | R60
Children under 6 | Free
South African residents over the age of 60 (with ID) | Free on Tuesdays except on public holidays.
Estimate Price Range
R40 – R230+
Essentials
Blanket | Camera | Picnic basket
Picnic Rules & Guidelines
• Kirstenbosch is a No Bins Garden. Visitors are expected to take their refuse with them when they leave the garden and dispose of it responsibly.
• Visitors can bring their own picnic baskets & blankets.
• No reservations required for picnics. Entrance fees apply.
• You are not permitted to take chairs, tables, umbrellas, tents etc. into the Garden.
• No braais / barbecues are allowed.
• No music / instruments to be played.
• No playing ball games or flying kites.
Picnic Basket Options
There are picnic basket options from Moyo & Fynkos restaurants which may include serviettes and cutlery, but exclude blankets.
Fynkos pic-nic options (can order on the day):
• Finger food picnic | R320 pp
• Vegetarian picnic | R320 pp
Moyo picnic options (need to order 48 hours in advance):
• Standard picnic | R295 pp
• Vegetarian picnic | R295 pp
• Picnic for 2 | R650 for 2
Picnic Menu’s
Fynkos Picnics | Moyo Picnic Menu
Activities
Bird watching | Botanical art | Dining | Guided tours | Picnics | Tree Canopy walkway | Summer sunset concerts | Visiting themed gardens | Walking and hiking
Guided Tours
• Free guided tours of the garden take place from Mondays to Fridays at 10h00, 11h00 and 14h00.
• Guided tours leave from the visitor’s centre (Gate 1) and are about 90 Minutes.
Booking Methods
Ticket office | Webtickets
Additional Links
Features
- Art & cultural elements
- Child friendly – Children under 6 years old enter for free.
- Eco-friendly & sustainability practices
- Gift shop
- Guided tours
- Hiking trails
- Nature walk
- Parking
- Picnic baskets
- Restaurants – Fynkos | Moyo | Vida e Cafe
- Restrooms
- Scenic views
- Sculptures
- Security
- Shaded areas
- Summer sunset concerts
- Themed gardens
- Treetop canopy walkway
- Wheelchair friendly – See wheelchair friendly map.
- Not dog friendly – Only in certain areas (see dog friendly map).
Must Tries
• Boomslang walkway.
• Fragrance garden.
• Conservatory.
Highlights
• Spectacular mountain views.
• Diverse plant species.
• Seasonal flowers.
Address
Kirstenbosch Gardens, Rhodes Drive, Newlands
Opening Times
Monday – Sunday
September – March | 08h00 – 19h00
April – August | 08h00 – 18h00
Description
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is celebrated for its beauty and diverse plant species. The garden covers 528 hectares and is part of the Cape Floristic Region, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It features a rich collection of South African flora, with over 7,000 species.
Visitors can enjoy walking trails, themed gardens, and a treetop canopy walkway known as the Boomslang. Kirstenbosch Gardens is the perfect setting for picnics, walks and summer concerts with friends and family.
Insider Guides
• Visitors are encouraged to explore the various themed gardens, such as the Fynbos Garden, the Useful Plants Garden, and the Fragrance Garden.
• The Boomslang walkway offers stunning views of the garden and surrounding mountains.
• Check the garden maps for the dog friendly areas and wheelchair accessible paths.
Picnic Type
Open public (entrance fees apply).
Entry Fee & permit
Adult | R230
SA Resident (with ID) | R100
Children under 18 | R40
Students (with student ID) | R60
Children under 6 | Free
South African residents over the age of 60 (with ID) | Free on Tuesdays except on public holidays.
Estimate Price Range
R40 – R230+
Essentials
Blanket | Camera | Picnic basket
Picnic Rules & Guidelines
• Kirstenbosch is a No Bins Garden. Visitors are expected to take their refuse with them when they leave the garden and dispose of it responsibly.
• Visitors can bring their own picnic baskets & blankets.
• No reservations required for picnics. Entrance fees apply.
• You are not permitted to take chairs, tables, umbrellas, tents etc. into the Garden.
• No braais / barbecues are allowed.
• No music / instruments to be played.
• No playing ball games or flying kites.
Picnic Basket Options
There are picnic basket options from Moyo & Fynkos restaurants which may include serviettes and cutlery, but exclude blankets.
Fynkos pic-nic options (can order on the day):
• Finger food picnic | R320 pp
• Vegetarian picnic | R320 pp
Moyo picnic options (need to order 48 hours in advance):
• Standard picnic | R295 pp
• Vegetarian picnic | R295 pp
• Picnic for 2 | R650 for 2
Picnic Menu’s
Fynkos Picnics | Moyo Picnic Menu
Activities
Bird watching | Botanical art | Dining | Guided tours | Picnics | Tree Canopy walkway | Summer sunset concerts | Visiting themed gardens | Walking and hiking
Guided Tours
• Free guided tours of the garden take place from Mondays to Fridays at 10h00, 11h00 and 14h00.
• Guided tours leave from the visitor’s centre (Gate 1) and are about 90 Minutes.
Booking Methods
Ticket office | Webtickets
Additional Links
Child friendly
Children under 6 years old enter for free.
Eco-friendly & sustainability practices
Gift shop
Guided tours
Hiking trails
Nature walk
Parking
Picnic baskets
Restaurants
Fynkos | Moyo | Vida e Cafe
Restrooms
Scenic views
Sculptures
Security
Shaded areas
Summer sunset concerts
Themed gardens
Treetop canopy walkway
Wheelchair friendly
See wheelchair friendly map.
Not dog friendly
Only in certain areas (see dog friendly map).
Must Tries
• Boomslang walkway.
• Fragrance garden.
• Conservatory.
Highlights
• Spectacular mountain views.
• Diverse plant species.
• Seasonal flowers.
Address
Kirstenbosch Gardens, Rhodes Drive, Newlands
Opening Tmes |
Monday – Sunday |
|
September – March |
08h00 – 19h00 |
|
April – August |
08h00 – 18h00 |
