Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden

• Take high tea in the Tea Room, the tea stand for two at the Kristenbosch Tea Room has no competition when it comes to scenic views and fluffy scones
• Enjoy a picnic on the lawns, probably the most popular pass time, other than just strolling. Pack a picnic and find a quiet corner to eat your al fresco lunch
• Seek out a Waterfall, a network of paths crosses much of the garden, ranging from gentle strolls to hard-core hikes. Follow the Yellowwood trail to reach a permanent waterfall where the gardens meet Table Mountain
• Kristenbosch is a great spot to start a hike atop Table Mountain

From Cape Town to Kristenbosch National Botanical Garden

By bus

Time: 20 minutes

Cost: R 180

By taxi

Distance: 11.8 kilometres

Time: 11 minutes

Cost: R 145 to R 180

By Uber

Distance: 11.8 kilometres

Time: 11 minutes

Cost: R 109 to R 123

By Walk

Distance: 11.4 kilometres

Time: 2 hours 16 minutes

• Be prepared for the hot and sunny weather and carry sunblock, water, hat etc.
• There are benches throughout the garden, you can sit periodically and watch birds or enjoy the landscape
• If you are a bird lover, consider bringing binoculars
• Shop for things like women's clothing, decorative items for homes, books related to plants and gardens, jewellery, kids' apparel and more
• If you arrive by taxi, consider getting the phone number of the driver and confirm if he can pick you up the end of your visit or at a set time. There may or may not be many taxis available when you want to leave
• You can use the map to check out the best routes in the park. These are available for nominal rates
• Opt for a photography tour of Cape Town with any one of the local and professional photographers
• Do not be a nuisance and make noise by playing the radio or any other loud music or any other instrument

April to August

Sunday:                8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Monday:               8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday:              8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday:         8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Thursday:             8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Friday:                 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Saturday:             8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

September to March

Sunday:              8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Monday:             8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday:            8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday:       8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Thursday:           8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Friday:               8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Saturday:           8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.