Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is a botanical garden in Cape Town, South Africa, set on the slopes of Table Mountain. It is known as Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens too, and its address is Rhodes Drive, Newlands, Cape Town, 7735, in the Western Cape.
The garden is devoted to South Africa's indigenous plants, and it is widely regarded as one of the world's great botanical gardens. Its setting is the main draw: the mountain rises behind the planted beds, so the walks offer views that combine the garden's flora with the landscape of the Cape Peninsula.
What a visit offers
- A wide collection of native South African plants, displayed as a national botanical garden
- Walks through planted areas and natural slopes at the foot of Table Mountain
- A setting well suited to a slow, unhurried day out in the city
Planning a visit
Kirstenbosch sits in Newlands, a residential suburb of Cape Town, so it works well as part of a wider exploration of the city and its surrounding area. Visitors interested in plants or in the Cape's landscape will find the most to see here. For current contact details, you can call +27 21 799 8783 before you go.
