GPS coordinates: lat: -26.090612 - lng: 27.856800

Walter Sisulu National Botanical Gardens

Address:

End Of Malcolm Road, 2040 Roodepoort - Poortview

Telephone:

086 100 1278

Description

Nature Reserve in Roodepoort. The Garden is open daily from 08:00 to 18:00, no entry after 17:00. R23 for adults, R13 for students (with a valid student card), R7 for scholars (children), R2 for pre-school groups (per child). Children under the age of 6 and Botanical Society members (with valid cards) have free entry.

Keywords

Travel Story, Nature Reserve, Roodepoort, Walter Sisulu National Botanical Gardens

Company description

The magnificent Witpoortjie waterfall forms the backdrop to this lovely botanical garden covering almost 300 hectares of both landscaped and natural veld areas. Previously called the Witwatersrand National Botanical Garden, the natural vegetation of the area is known as the "Rocky Highveld Grassland" and consists of a mosaic of grassland and savanna, with dense bush in kloofs and along streams. The variety of habitats accommodates over 600 naturally occurring plant species. seasonal highlights.These fabulous gardens are also home majestic Black Eagles (Verreaux's Eagles), who nest on the cliffs alongside the waterfall. The garden has an abundance of wildlife. Together with the other 220 bird species, there are also a number of reptile and small mammals, including small antelope and jackal, which occur naturally in the Nature Reserve.Take a stroll Several short walks run through the gardenand the surrounding natural areas. The SASOL Dam & Wetland has a boardwalk through the wetland and a bird hide. The JCI Geological Trail gives visitors the opportunity to not only walk along the Roodekrans Ridge and in the Nature Reserve portion of the Garden, but also to learn something about the fascinating geology of the area. Guided tours can be arranged for groups.

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