18 reasons why you should visit the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden

Situated along the slopes of Cape Town’s towering Table Mountain, Kirstenbosch Gardens is one of the most pristine botanical gardens on the planet.

According to South African Tourism, Kirstenbosch Gardens is home to approximately 7,000 plants species. It’s also part of the Cape Floral Kingdom, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

If you’re planning a Cape Town holiday, there many public means of transport to get to Kirstenbosch Gardens, but hiring a car in Cape Town is by far the best way to explore this natural wonder. To whet your appetite here are 18 reasons why you should visit  Kirstenbosch Gardens.

 

Kirstenbosch Gardens Yesterday ����☀️��

A photo posted by ��©fionamay�� (@beachbum_blondie) on

 

Pin cushion #flowers at #Kirstenbosch ���� #capetown #southafrica

A photo posted by Rachel Rebibo (@rachelrebibo) on

 

Beautiful garden of the famous Kirstenbosch in South Africa… beautiful everywhere #africa #capetown #kirstenbosch #garden

A photo posted by Jasmine Williams (@jasminemocha) on

 

 

 

 

 

 

#kirstenbosch #capetownmag #springdays

A photo posted by Sue Parker-Smith (@satravelista) on

 

Growing in #kirstenbosch botanical garden

A photo posted by Klaassens (@boundaryhedge) on

 

 

Most beautiful botanical gardens….

A photo posted by mswilkie (@mswilkie) on

 

 

A photo posted by AM一期一会 (@edwlii) on

 

 

A photo posted by Hanna Edghill (@hannaedghill) on

 

 

The Cape white-eye #capetown #kirstenbosch #tablemountain

A photo posted by Alan Greenblatt (@alangreenblatt6420) on

If you would like the freedom to do what you want, when you want to, you might want to consider car hire Cape Town for your transportation needs.

Related Posts

Which Luxury SUV Should You Hire in South Africa?

For many local and international travellers, luxury SUV hire is the best way to get around South Africa. Whether you’re sticking to city streets or heading into the countryside, luxury SUVs give you the perfect combination of comfort and capability. Drive South Africa offers a range of luxury SUV hire options. Your toughest decision will […]

Read More

Your Best Chances of Spotting Cheetah in Namibia

Cheetahs are the fastest land animal. Their slender body and long legs make it easy for them to maintain a high speed over a short distance, but they are known to reach speeds of up to 200km/h. The majority of these spotted cats can be found in Africa, mostly in the wild and countries like […]

Read More

The Cape Winelands

A scenic hour’s drive from Cape Town begins the Western Cape Wine Route, famous wines, majestic mountains, vineyards, history and delicious cuisine all in a timeless setting.

Read More