Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden

"Located a ten-minute drive from central Cape Town, this modern Eden is devoted to indigenous plants, and you'll find about 5,000 of South Africa's botanical species here."

"Location and unique flora combine to make these 36-hectare botanical gardens among the most beautiful in the world." Full review

"The grounds have a tangle of walking trails... like the Bath in the Dell, a wild almond hedge planted by Jan van Riebeeck back in the 1600s, and a lane of gigantic yellowwoods." Full review

"Perfect for anyone who is a nature-lover or in need of open space." Full review

"The world-famous botanical garden is a stunning venue, as the sun begins to set over the backside of Table Mountain and the bandshell lights twinkle." Full review

"Landscape gardens feature numerous varieties of flora from the Cape Floral Kingdom." Full review

"Spectacular in each season, these world-famous gardens showcase stunning South African flora in a magnificent setting." Full review

"The Cape Peninsula is one of the world’s six Floral Kingdoms, home to thousands of plants found nowhere else in the world." Full review

"Established in 1913, Africa's most beautiful garden spread is filled with indigenous wonder—7,000 plant species, many of them rare or threatened" Full review