Dr. W.J. Louw began the garden in 1963 to supply plant materials for Botany practicals and it was officially opened in 1982. The garden is adjacent to the university campus. There is a swamp garden, vegetable garden, waterfall and maze.
Address - Potchefstroom Campus, Potchefstroom, Potchefstroom, North-West, South Africa Opening times - Monday to Friday. Open 8am to 4pm (winter) and 8am to 4:30pm (summer). Admission - Free Website - Visit the North-West University Botanical Garden website