Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, Cape Town

The beautiful Kirstenbosch gardens cover an area of 528 hectares with 36 hectares of cultivated garden. The gardens are a celebration of South African flora - showcasing only indigenous South African plants. Fynbos, proteas, cycads and rolling lawns are intermingled with streams and ponds and well-laid out pathways for easy walking. A great variety of birds inhabit the gardens and the sweeping views from the upper slopes are spectacular. Whether for a casual stroll, a more stenuous walk or a lazy picnic, the gardens are a must-see when visiting Cape Town.

TIME NEEDED: Anything from an hour or two, to a full day.

 >   There is a restaurant, self-service area and tea-room as well as gift shops and a nursery.

 >   On Sundays during the summer months from November to April, musical sunset concerts are held on the lawns from 5:30 - 6:30. Entrance is R50 for adults, R50 for students, R30 for children, and R40 for Bot. Soc. Members (with card). Concerts marked with a "*" on the list are R70, R40, R70 and R50 for adults, students, children and Bot. Soc. Members respectively. Bring a picnic and relax.

 >   The Garden is open 365 days a year from 08:00 - 19:00 (September -March) and from 08:00 - 18:00 (April - August).

 >   Entrance fee is R30 for adults, R20 for SA students with student cards and R5 for children ages 6-18. Children under 6 years are free.

 
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> A short video clip on Kirstenbosch Gardens

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Summer Concerts 2007/2008

23 Nov - Zebra & Giraffe

30 Nov - Simphiwe Dana and Friends

7 Dec - Freshlyground *
11-14 Dec - Carols by Candlelight

21 Dec - Just Jinger *

28 Dec - Seether - Shaun Morgan *

31 Dec - Goldfish & Dr Victor & The Rasta Rebels (New Year's Eve concert)
4 Jan - Plush

11 Jan - Watershed *

18 Jan - Loyiso Bala and Friends

25 Jan - Prime Circle

1 Feb - The Parlotones *

8 Feb - Arno Carstens *

15 Feb - The Jonny Cooper Orchestra

22 Feb - Cape Philharmonic Orchestra: Carmina Burana *

1 Mar - Malaika and Friends

8 Mar - The Rudimentals

15 Mar - The Dirty Skirts

22 Mar - aKING

29 Mar - The Cape Philharmonic Orchestra *

4 Apr - UCT Rag Concert

5 Apr - HHP and Friends