Pretoria National Botanic Garden
In the outskirts of Pretoria, there lies a tranquil haven called the Pretoria National Botanic Garden. It can be found in Brummeria, a neighborhood in Eastern Pretoria, between Pretoria Road and Cussonia Avenue. The park extends along the rocky ridge spanning east to west in the middle of the area. The Department of Agriculture purchased private properties along the northern half of the ridge and a portion of the University of Pretoria's Experimental Farm in 1946, which led to the creation of the Pretoria National Botanical Garden.
More than half of South Africa's tree species are found in the 76-hectare gardens, which also feature numerous blooming plants, cycads, aloes, and other notable collections. The park is divided into two portions by a quartzite ridge, and the vegetation in the warmer north-facing half contrasts with that in the colder south-facing half.
The plants are divided into categories based on the climate they prefer, such as the Karoo savannas, coastal woodlands, and Namibian grassland plains. Paved nature trails wind through the rocky ridge above the garden's native plants. The National Herbarium, which is also located on the property, has South Africa's biggest collection of plant specimens, with more than a million species cataloged and kept there. Visitors can dine at the lakefront restaurant after viewing the stunning gardens. This can be seen as one of the Best Places to Visit in Pretoria.
Address: 2 Cussonia Avenue Brummeria, Pretoria 0186 South Africa
Phone: +27 12 843 5172
Opening hours: 8 am - 6 pm
Rating: 4.0/5.0, 605 Tripadvisor reviews
Website: www.sanbi.org
