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- Destinations
- Africa
- South Africa
- Durban
- Durban Botanic Gardens
Durban Botanic Gardens
Durban's Botanic Gardens are renowned for having the finest
collection of plantlife anywhere in Africa. Established in 1851,
the gardens, on Sydenham Hill Road west of the Greyville Race
Track, are the city's oldest natural attraction, providing a
relaxing spot to stroll among huge indigenous and exotic trees, and
the stunning orchid house display. The gardens are also abuzz with
birdlife and boast a lovely tea garden. Go for a picnic under the
trees or by the pond, but leave the sports equipment behind as
frisbee and ball games are not allowed. The gardens are a popular
spot for wedding photos on Saturdays, and once a month they host a
Sunday afternoon concert that attracts thousands of Durbanites. The
gardens are in a nice area of Durban to walk in, or there are
several bus routes that go past. There's no entrance fee, but if
you drive you are expected to tip the car guard two to five
rand.
Information & Facts
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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 7.30am to 5.45pm. 5.15pm in
winter
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