Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden

Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is a living museum of South Africa's extraordinary plant life, set against the dramatic backdrop of Table Mountain. Visitors can wander through themed sections like the Fragrance Garden and the Cycad Amphitheatre, or hike trails that lead into the mountain. The garden is particularly famous for its collection of fynbos, a unique vegetation type found only in the Cape Floral Kingdom. Concerts and events are held on the lawn during summer.

Don't miss

• Explore the Canopy Walkway, a curved steel bridge that winds through the treetops for a bird's-eye view of the garden.
• Visit the Botanical Society Conservatory, a glasshouse featuring plants from arid regions, including succulents and cycads.
• Walk the Dell Path, a shaded trail alongside a stream with ferns and ancient trees.

Tickets & tours

Ways to visit Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden

Cheapest way inFrom CapeTown: Stellenbosch Half Day Wine Tour4.7★ · 364 travelers~5 hoursFree cancellationFrom$58 per personSee dates →Best full dayCape of Good Hope, Table Mountain & Penguins Private Tour from Cape Town4.9★ · 71 travelers~8 hoursFree cancellationFrom$156 per personSee dates →Private & flexiblePrivate Cape Peninsula + Kirstenbosch Garden Full Day Guided Tour4.9★ · 54 travelers~9 hoursFree cancellationFrom$138 per personSee dates →