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Botanical garden · Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Jardim Botânico de Durban
Garden founded in 1849 on the city’s heights, with palms, rare cycads, an orchid house and a lake — one of the oldest botanic gardens in Africa still in operation.
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 Jardim Botânico de Durban
The Durban Botanic Garden was established in 1849 as a testing garden for agricultural plants, to see what could be grown in the new Natal colony. Over time it became a recreational and collection garden, covering about 15 hectares on the slope of the Berea neighborhood above the city centre.
The garden is known for its cycad collection, ancient plants similar to palms, including a specimen of Encephalartos woodii, a species that no longer exists in the wild. There is also a palm avenue, an orchid house, an herb garden and a sensory garden.
In the centre, a lake with waterfowl is surrounded by lawns, and on weekends the garden welcomes families, picnics and outdoor concerts. Large fig trees and tropical trees shade the paths.
It’s a peaceful stroll for the hottest hours of the day, away from the waterfront.
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 1 to 2 hours.
Best time
In the morning or late afternoon. Weekends are busier and there are sometimes concerts.
How to get there
It’s on John Zikhali Road, in the Berea neighbourhood, about 3 km from Durban city centre by ride-hailing app or taxi.
Tip
Look for the cycads near the entrance and the lake at the centre of the garden.
Official website
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Jardim Botânico de Durban
When was the Durban Botanic Garden established?
In 1849.
What to see at the Durban Botanic Garden?
The cycad collection, the palm avenue, the orchid house and the central lake.
Where is the garden?
In the Berea neighbourhood, about 3 km from Durban city centre.