Pretoria National Botanic Garden
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Parties / Large Groups
Parties and Large Groups are welcome.
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Parking
Parking is available.
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Disabled Access
Provision is made for disabled access.
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Shopping
Pay a visit to the Eco Craft Gift Shop in the new Visitor Centre near the main entrance. This shop is not managed by SANBI but privately operated by Mmes Msimang and Mtembu and sells a wide range of African curios and gifts. It is open from 09h00 to 17h00 on weekdays, from 10h00 to 17h00 on Saturdays and from 13h00 to 17h00 on Sundays. The Visitors' Centre also houses a cashier, display area, kitchen and toilet facilities. The Mayor of Tshwane, Father Smangaliso Mkhatshwa, officially opened the Centre on 29 May 2002. The building was funded by the Poverty Relief Project of the Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism.
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Restaurant
MOKHA RESTAURANT Mokha” is the Tswana name for the Acacia sieberiana var . woodii or Paperbark Thorn. This restaurant also has a sit-down deck overlooking the wetland and it is the most beautiful venue for: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Weddings Functions Catering services are also available. It is open 7 days a week and on Tuesdays, which is Pensioner's Day, a discount of 20% applies. Contact: Tel. (012) 804 1714
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Light Refreshments
Light refreshments are available.
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Picnic Area
There is a picnic area or picnics are allowed.
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Special Events
Walks GARDEN GUIDED WALKS Medicinal garden walks General guided walks as well as guided tours of our Medicinal Garden can be arranged for groups. Please contact Khangela Baloyi for further information or to make arrangements at tel: (012) 843 5194 or fax: (012) 843 5103 or Email: baloyij@sanbi.org . Normal entry fees apply during office hours on weekdays (Monday to Friday 08:30 – 16:00). On weekends an additional fee will be charged. Guided walks can be arranged for groups (maximum of 20 people). Normal entrance fee is payable, plus donations towards Garden Development Fund are welcome. Talks and other Events 2008 Contact Linette on (012) 843 5172/3/4 or email ferreira@sanbi.org TALK ON MEDICINAL PLANTS 4 October 2008 Cost: R50 per person Learn how valuable medicinal plants are and how they are used in our modern society. Presented by Marianna van Wyk. INDIGENOUS PLANT SALE 7 – 9 November 2008 Time: 08:00 – 16:00 A variety of indigenous plants including succulents will be on sale at exceptional prices.
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Walks
Walks GARDEN GUIDED WALKS Medicinal garden walks General guided walks as well as guided tours of our Medicinal Garden can be arranged for groups. Please contact Khangela Baloyi for further information or to make arrangements at tel: (012) 843 5194 or fax: (012) 843 5103 or Email: baloyij@sanbi.org . Normal entry fees apply during office hours on weekdays (Monday to Friday 08:30 – 16:00). On weekends an additional fee will be charged. Guided walks can be arranged for groups (maximum of 20 people). Normal entrance fee is payable, plus donations towards Garden Development Fund are welcome.
