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Botanical garden · Stellenbosch, Cabo Ocidental
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden
The university botanical garden in central Stellenbosch, with greenhouses for tropical plants, succulents and Cape native plants.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden
The Stellenbosch University Botanic Garden is located in the city centre, next to the campus, and serves the university's botanical research and teaching.
The grounds are small but varied. The greenhouses house tropical plants, orchids, ferns and a collection of succulents and desert plants, with species from the Karoo and Namibia, such as welwitschia. Outdoors there are beds of Cape-native plants, a pond with aquatic plants and an old bonsai.
It's a short, cool stroll during a walk through the centre, between Dorp Street and the university.
The garden has a tearoom among the beds, much frequented by locals at the weekend.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
From 45 minutes to 1.5 hours.
Best time
Late morning or afternoon on a weekday. Spring, from August to October, usually has more outdoor blooms.
How to get there
It is on Neethling Street, in central Stellenbosch, a 10-minute walk from Dorp Street.
Tip
Combine it with the Village Museum and the Moederkerk on the same walk through the centre.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden
What to see in the Stellenbosch Botanic Garden?
The tropical and succulent plant greenhouses, the beds of Cape-native plants and the pond.
Is the Stellenbosch Botanic Garden far from the centre?
No, it is in the centre, a 10-minute walk from Dorp Street.
How long does a visit to the botanic garden take?
From 45 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes.