Address
70 St Thomas Road
Durban
4000
Telephone: +27(31)3091170
Fax: +27(31)3091271
Websites
- Official Homepage
- Hotels nearby
Description
Dating from 1851, the Durban Botanic Gardens are the oldest remaining botanic gardens on the continent. It covers approximately 15ha. and focuses prim
[more]Dating from 1851, the Durban Botanic Gardens are the oldest remaining botanic gardens on the continent. It covers approximately 15ha. and focuses primarily on sub-tropical vegetation. Facilities include a tea garden and visitors complex with conference facilities and a gift shop. Concerts and other events are presented occasionally and there is also an Orchid House which opens daily from 09h30 to 17h00.
Entrance is free and there is a small lake which is recommended for birdwatching. The gardens open daily from 07h30 to 17h15 (mid April to mid September) and from 07h30 to 17h45 the rest of the year.
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