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- Africa
- South Africa
- Cape Town
- Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
Five miles (eight km) south of the city centre lies the
magnificent Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens, covering a
huge expanse of the rugged south-western slopes of the Table
Mountain range. Kirstenbosch was bequeathed to the nation by mining
magnate Cecil Rhodes in 1895, and today contains more than 22,000
plants, a research unit, botanical library and nursery. Numerous
paths meander through the gardens, including a Braille route for
the blind, which are full of lush shrubs and 'fynbos', the Cape's
indigenous floral heritage. A tearoom, restaurant and coffee bar
are on site. In summertime the delightful setting becomes the venue
for Sunday evening open-air concerts, when picnickers relax on the
lawns, sipping Cape wine, and enjoying the sunset
entertainment.
Information & Facts
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Admission
R37 (adults), R10 (children 6-18). Concessions
available. Concert fees are applicable on Sunday afternoons during
the Summer Sunset Concert series
Language
South Africa has 11 official languages, including
Afrikaans, English, Xhosa, Zulu and Sotho. English is widely
spoken.
Money
South Africa's currency is the Rand (ZAR), which is divided into
100 cents. Money can be exchanged at banks, bureaux de change and
the larger hotels. ATMs are widely available (there is a daily
limit for cash withdrawals) and major international credit cards
are widely accepted, except in petrol stations where cash is
required. Visitors should be vigilant when drawing cash from ATMs,
as con artists are known to operate there. Travellers cheques and
some foreign currencies are accepted at larger hotels and shops,
but commission is charged, otherwise all commercial banks will
exchange them.
Opening Times
Daily 8am to 6pm (April to August); 8am to 7pm
(September to March); Conservatory 9am to 5pm
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