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Last updated on 30 September 08

KwaZulu Natal National Botanical Garden

  • Parking

    Parking is available.

  • Disabled Access

    Provision is made for disabled access.

  • Restaurant

    There is a restaurant (Tel: (033) 344 2207) which is open every day except Monday.

  • Picnic Area

    There is a picnic area or picnics are allowed.

  • Pets

    Dogs are allowed but must be kept on a leash at all times. Entrance fee for dogs is R2 per visit. Dog owners are required to clean up after their dogs.

  • Special Events

    2008 marks the 100th anniversary of the well-known Plane Tree Avenue in the KwaZulu-Natal National Botanical Garden. Planted by Curator Marriott on the 8th November 1908, the avenue is now a majestic landmark in Pietermaritzburg. A series of events is being planned to celebrate this centenary, which coincides with the opening of the new restaurant and entrance facilities Sunday 19 October 12 noon Pipe Band in the Avenue The Pietermaritzburg Caledonian Pipe Band will be celebrated its 90th anniversary with a recital in the Plane Tree Avenue. This will also be a recruitment drive for the band to attract new members. Saturday 8 November Formal dinner to celebrate centenary of the Plane Tree Avenue The Botanical Society KZN Inland Branch will be celebrating the centenary of the Plane Tree Avenue with Bubbly in the Avenue followed by a formal dinner with well known botanical historian Donald McCracken as guest speaker. Tickets R150/person. Phone Mary Thrash 031 7851781(w), 031 7851591(ah), or 0847012608 for details. Sunday 23 November 3pm Flowers in Namaqualand An illustrated talk by Prof Rob Hart at the Strelitzia Room Restaurant, followed by tea. Botanical Society KZN Inland Branch. Saturday 6 December 7.30am Botanical Society end-of-year function Bird walk with Bill Howell at 07.30am, followed by buffet breakfast at the Strelitzia Room Restaurant at about 9am. Contact Dorothea Stileau 033-3968210 for details.

  • Walks

    The Garden has a series of exciting walking trails through indigenous forest and grassland. The popular guided walk programme gives visitors the opportunity to experience the Garden in a hands-on way. For further details on guided theme walks call (033) 344 3585.