Last updated on 21 February 08
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Walter Sisulu National Botanic Garden

  • Walter sisulu succulents

    Photograph © Walter Sisulu National Botanic Garden

  • Waltersisulu witpoortjie wa

    Photograph © Walter Sisulu National Botanic Garden

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Walter Sisulu is one of the 8 botanical gardens managed by the South African Biodiversity Institute (SANBI). The gardens consist of around 30 hectares of landscaped garden and 270 hectares of natural vegetation (Rocky Highveld Grassland). Witpoortjie Falls are the centre piece to the gardens. Walter Sisulu features a Waterwise Garden, Cycad Garden, Succulent Rockery, Fern Garden and arboretum. The best time to visit the garden is late spring/summer when the flowering shrubs are in bloom. Walter Sisulu is also home to a breeding pair of black eagles.
Address Malcolm Road, Poortview, Roodepoort, Gauteng, South Africa
Opening times All year. Daily. Open 8am to 6pm (last admission 5pm).
Admission Adult R18, Students R5, Unders 6s free.
Website Visit the Walter Sisulu National Botanic Garden website