Durban Botanic Gardens

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This 15 hectare botanic garden was established in 1849 and is Africa’s oldest surviving botanic garden and the City’s oldest public institution. The Durban … See more

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Jun 6, 2024
Perfect view and the garden was amazing i really enjoyed my stay would definitely visit again, my husband can't stop talking about it Full review by Nontobeko S
May 21, 2024
We were about to wander round the gardens on our own (2 couples), then we got chatting to Vishnu, who escorted us around and pointed out the amazing specimen trees, plants and other points if interes… Full review by P3691HCdawnd
Apr 2, 2024
Lovely well set out beautiful gardens.Vishnu the buggy driver was very informative.free entry, buggy tour 100 rand.lake has various birds coming and going and some nesting in the trees around the lak… Full review by Linda B
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How much ticket price
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Its Free To enter
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Answer by A I · Feb 26, 2021
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Times of operation? Possible to take in sights in a couple of hours? or less? or more? Transportation to and from Garden?
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Times will be on website. 3 hours max is needed if you going to have crumpets and tea. Transport use Uber
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Are they open on Friday / Saturday and how far is it from Pavilion hotel, can I drive myself there
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They usually are open the. Call Natasha to book: +27 (74) 028-6936 she can also tell you how far from your hotel.
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Ticket prices
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Entry to the Durban Botanical Gardens is free but you pay R50 per person for the Trail of Lights - absolute bargain!
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What is the entrance fee to the Gardens?
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Entrance is free but we appreciate donations.
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