Best places: Arboreta in Bloubergrant, South Africa

Tranquil arboretum with a noted collection of old, exotic trees, plus shady paths & picnic areas.

👍 We all miss it driving the Kirstenbosch, but thus is a beautiful green lung with big old trees. Not manicured, but do receive maintenance and clean up. You can run, mountain bike or hike along the river. While I was there the Arums were in full flower - what a joy!

🫤 Beautiful park, but due to lack in maintainace from the city the reeds and pond scum has taken over, the water is becoming toxic, this can be attributed to the numerous visitors feeding bread to the birds and throwing it in the water (which turns the water toxic, doesn't provide nutrients to the bir...