Top rated Botanical gardens in South Africa

Experience the best that South Africa has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 21 places from Botanical garden category.

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Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Botanical garden
Hillside garden & nature reserve with rare plant species, walking trails & mountain views.
4.80 (29.3K reviews)
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Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden
Botanical garden
Serene natural area with picnic areas, birdwatching & trails amid indigenous plants & wildlife.
4.60 (15.2K reviews)
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Arderne Gardens
Botanical garden
Tranquil arboretum with a noted collection of old, exotic trees, plus shady paths & picnic areas.
4.60 (2.6K reviews)
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Harold Porter National Botanical Gardens
Botanical garden
Popular spot for hiking & wildlife viewing amid a wide range of flora & cultivated ecosystems.
4.60 (1.8K reviews)
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Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden
Botanical garden
Wide variety of native & imported plants, including bonsai, plus 4 glasshouses & themed gardens.
4.60 (660 reviews)
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Beechwood Gardens
Botanical garden
😠 I cannot stress enough please pay attention to the very low reviews below. If I could give a 0 I would. The lady that received us upon arrival was incredibly rude. I went there already knowing of the remarks made by friends from France that had visited the place that were discouraged from going insi...
4.60 (472 reviews)
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South African National Biodiversity Institute
Botanical garden
👍👍 Its a good garden. Fill a water bottle and come walk around. There are so many things to see even small game. Entry fees are on the SANBI website.
4.60 (360 reviews)
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Durban Botanic Gardens
Botanical garden
Orchids, palms, birds & reptiles in Africa's oldest botanic garden, plus a lake & arboretum.
4.50 (9.3K reviews)
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Lowveld National Botanical Garden
Botanical garden
Botanic gardens on 2 rivers with waterfalls, a tea garden, restaurant, braille trail & hippos.
4.50 (3.9K reviews)
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Free State National Botanical Garden
Botanical garden
70 hectares of natural grassland & woodland harboring indigenous trees, plants & wildlife.
4.50 (1.7K reviews)
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Garden Route Botanical Garden
Botanical garden
👍 A beautiful young botanical garden that has had alot of start up effort put into it. There are still sections were alot of new plants are planted. Many benches and rest spots. Toilets available in the entrance area. And some paths are wheelchair friendly. It is still a fairly newer botanical garden...
4.50 (653 reviews)
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Karoo Desert National Botanical Garden
Botanical garden
👍👍 The Karoo Desert National Botanical Garden is a lovely place to visit to hike and see plenty of nature. The garden is home to a wide variety of succulents and other plants that are native, and it is a great place to learn about the unique ecology of this region. The garden is also a beautiful place...
4.50 (545 reviews)
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Brenthurst Gardens
Botanical garden
👍👍 Amazing place. You must visit! Most beautiful private garden in Johannesburg just next to the high away and the hollard offices. Before you go you have to book. R120 per person and the visit is 2 hours. You have a tour guide and some snacks afterwards. It was a pleasure to meet Mrs. Oppenheimer. Ama...
4.50 (52 reviews)
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Johannesburg Botanical Gardens
Botanical garden
This 125-hectare park features various gardens, plus picnicking, a fountain & a restaurant.
4.40 (10.3K reviews)
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Pretoria National Botanical Gardens
Botanical garden
Botanical garden with succulents, herbs, wetland area & arboretum, plus wildlife & an eatery.
4.40 (9K reviews)
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KZN National Botanical Garden (PMB)
Botanical garden
Serene, wildlife-rich place featuring a display garden, wetland & forest areas, plus lawns & trails.
4.40 (1.8K reviews)
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Meulwater Botanical Garden
Botanical garden
👍👍 Lovely hiking trails with a myriad of wildflowers and trees. A photographers paradise. Bring along your loads of memory cards, batteries and time. Remember your sunscreen, sunhat, water and a jacket. It can get chilly very quickly. There is enough to do for the whole family old and young.
4.40 (427 reviews)
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The Company's Garden Restaurant
Restaurant
Cafe fare & juice blends served in a warm, stylish space with large windows & a tree-shaded terrace.
$$ $$
4.30 (9.1K reviews)
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Botanical Gardens
Botanical garden
👍👍 Exquisite Gardens. Well maintained. Peaceful and serene. Always worth a visit when in Makhanda 👌
4.20 (244 reviews)
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The Green House
Botanical garden
😐 Fresh air around this place makes U calm
4.00 (99 reviews)
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