Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, Cape Town Google Map & Directions
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Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden, Cape Town Google Map / Directions
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Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, Cape Town | South Africa
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is acclaimed as one of the great botanic gardens of the world. Few gardens can match the sheer grandeur of the setting of Kirstenbosch, against the eastern slopes of Cape Town’s Table Mountain. (Source: Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden Website)Cape Town's Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden crowned best in Africa >>
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, Cape Town
"Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is acclaimed as one of the most beautiful botanical gardens in the world and is nestled at the eastern foot of Table Mountain in Cape Town, South Africa. It's renowned for its diverse indigenous flora, stunning landscapes, and a vast array of plants that are unique to the region. Kirstenbosch covers around 36 hectares and is part of the Cape Floristic Region, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Established in 1913, Kirstenbosch is not just a garden but also a hub for conservation, research, and education. It showcases a wide variety of South Africa's indigenous plants, including fynbos, cycads, and many species of Protea. The garden's design is quite spectacular, incorporating natural forest and cultivated gardens, with pathways that lead to various themed areas.
One of the most iconic features of Kirstenbosch is the Centenary Tree Canopy Walkway, commonly referred to as the Boomslang (tree snake), a curved steel and timber bridge that allows visitors to walk through the tree canopy for an aerial view of the gardens and surrounding landscape. Throughout the year, Kirstenbosch hosts various events, concerts, and exhibitions, making it a popular spot for both locals and tourists. The garden also features a visitor center, restaurants, and retail outlets offering a range of souvenirs and plant-related items. Due to its natural beauty and rich biodiversity, Kirstenbosch is not only a key attraction for tourists but also an important center for botanical research and environmental conservation." (Source: ChatGPT 2023)
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| Bird Life at Kirstenbosch : Southern Double-Collared Sunbird © Vernon Chalmers Photography |
Vernon Chalmers 'Kirstenbosch Bird Species Index' View
Glorious Morning at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Tremendous Thursday at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden View
From Darkness into Light... Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Butterflies and Sunbird at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
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