Durban Botanic Gardens
World-famous botanic gardens with plant collections and amphitheatre.
4.5
from 7896 Google reviews
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About the garden
Opening times
16 September - 15 April Every Day 07:30 - 17:45 16 April - 15 September Every Day 07:30 - 17:15
Useful details
Garden area
37.1 Acres
Dog walking
Yes - Dogs on leads.
Cafe or restaurant
Food and drink facilities include a food stall.
Family
Yes - Children of all ages.
Wheelchair access
Mostly accessible (many paths flat and paved).
Shops
Yes - There is a gift shop.
Wheelchair hire
Wheelchairs are available for hire. Yes, at the Information Office, for free.
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Google reviews
4.5
from 7896 Google reviews
Raneel Singh
2 months ago
4
Durban Botanic Gardens, is Africa's oldest surviving botanical gardens, established in 1849 - it is also Durban's oldest public institution. It is a lovely place with lots of plants, trees and flowers - a nature paradise. They do host a lot of functions and events from Concerts at night to light displays during December. It is unfortunate that some of the upkeep has dropped in standards. A lot of areas were more taken care of and now it's sad to see parts of it in the state that it is in. Free entrance and limited parking. It would be great to see the place improve. Update: I noticed on my last visit that the place much neater and better taken care off. Lots to see and it's an oasis of peace and quiet, a nice nature sanctuary in the middle of a city. Thanks to Vishnu for the guided tour, very interesting and lots to learn from the friendly, knowledgeable staff. Bumped up the review to 4 stars.
Jody Simpson
2 weeks ago
5
It's always an absolute pleasure to visit the botanic gardens. It's one of those amazing open spaces in Durban where it costs you nothing to visit. Unless you want to spend money on food and drinks which are available. Great spot to just go and be in nature.... Also really awesome Music at the Lake events. Well worth attending these.
Ada
a month ago
5
The Durban Botanical gardens is amazing. Been to it a number of time and enjoyed it. Scenic. Relaxing. Spacious. Enchanting. Absolutely lovely place to go. For the most part it's free unless there are paid events going on there.
Malcolm Reeves
9 months ago
5
Looking very neat. New plantings in the beds. The old fountain is working after many years, a real treat, thank you. The friendly people at the coffee bar serve a lovely cup. The guided tour is well worth doing. Looking forward to the orchid house being reopened.
Keanon Narrandes
in the last week
4
A pleasant, peaceful, and quiet place. Perfect for picnics, morning/evening walks, or reading a book. This garden also has a good coffee shop, and can also host events such as weddings or parties. The garden is well maintained and always kept neat. Entrance is free, and staff are always friendly.