Free week: 11 gardens to visit in SA this National Gardens Week
National Gardens Week takes place this week, from 10 to 16 March, with 11 gardens offering free access to visitors. Take a look…
National Gardens Week: 10 to 16 March
National Gardens Week is officially here, taking place this week, from Monday, 10 March to Sunday, 16 March 2025.
As reported by Cape Town Etc, for the first time ever, the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) will be opening the gates of all its national botanical and zoological gardens across the country for the entire National Gardens Week.
This means that all visitors will have free access to experience South Africa’s diverse and stunning gardens for the whole week.
National Gardens Week has something for everyone, too. Families and kids can enjoy interactive activities designed to inspire a love for nature, while health and wellness enthusiasts can benefit from the fresh air, mindfulness, and gentle exercise that comes with spending time outdoors.
“This year, visitors can look forward to a range of activities, including daily garden tours, plant sales at our various nurseries, exciting educational programs, park runs, yoga sessions, gardening techniques and demonstrations, and an Art in the Park event,” says Nontsikelelo Mpulo, Director of Marketing Communications and Commercialisation at SANBI.
Where to visit
According to SANBI, the following 11 beautiful gardens will be open for free during the entire National Gardens Week:
- Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden
- Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
- KwaZulu-Natal National Botanical Garden
- Karoo Desert National Botanical Garden
- National Zoological Garden
- Pretoria National Botanical Garden
- Harold Porter National Botanical Garden
- Lowveld National Botanical Garden
- Mokopane Biodiversity Conservation Centre
- Thohoyandou National Botanical Garden
- Free State National Botanical Garden
Will you be heading to any of the gardens for National Gardens Week this March?
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