Things to do in Cape Town, Western Cape: The Best Gardens

August 13, 2021 Florencio Paulino

From flat-topped Table Mountain down to the blue waters of Table Bay, Cape Town is simply stunning, but the city doesn't thrive by its looks alone. Proudly multicultural, its flourishing arts, dining, and nightlife scenes are proof of this modern metropolis' creativity and innovative spirit.
Restaurants in Cape Town

1. Bishopsford Bonsai Garden

3 Muscat Lane South Nova Constantia, Cape Town Central 7806 South Africa +27 79 306 6900 [email protected] http://bishopsfordbonsai.blogspot.com/
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5.0 based on 8 reviews

Bishopsford Bonsai Garden

The biggest bonsai nursery in the Western Cape situated in Constantia. We offer a large selection of ready made Bonsai and also stock all bonsai requirements such as pots, tools, soil, mesh, starter trees, fertiliser, pestcare and suiseki. With over 51 years of Bonsai experience, we offer Bonsai courses and services such as repotting, pruning, boarding, bonsai corporate gifts and anything you need that is bonsai related. Pay a visit to our beautiful garden in a magical setting.

2. Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden

Rhodes Drive, Newlands 7735 South Africa +27 21 799 8783 [email protected] https://www.sanbi.org/gardens/kirstenbosch/
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4.5 based on 9,899 reviews

Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden

Situated on the eastern slopes of Table Mountain, Kirstenbosch is internationally acclaimed as one of the seven most magnificent botanical gardens in the world. The 528 hectares estate includes a cultivated garden and a nature reserve. The developed garden displays collections of southern African plants including many rare and endangered species. There are also visitor facilities in the garden including restaurants, a nursery, a gift shop, a bookshop and a permanent Zimbabwean stone sculpture exhibition.

Reviewed By 104akashg - Port Louis, null

This is a park of majestic, gigantic proportions... We got there by the Hop On Hop Off bus and spent about 2 hours there to be able to catch the next one. But you'd be better advised to go early and spend at least half a day there, just to be able to absorb the sensation of peace, quietness, and serenity that this place exudes... Make sure to have a go on the canopy walk and the numerous nooks and crannies that this immense garden possesses... definitely worth the time!

3. Arderne Gardens

222 Main Road, Claremont 7708 South Africa +27 21 444 1692 [email protected] http://www.ardernegardens.org.za/
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Arderne Gardens

The Arderne Gardens in Claremont, Cape Town, have a collection of several hundred species of trees and shrubs, representing the finest collection of exotic species in a public garden in South Africa.

Reviewed By AndrewB8878 - Lincoln, United Kingdom

I have stayed in Claremont/Newlands many times and am ashamed to say that I have never been to these gardens before and they are probably not on most tourists radar. You can park on the road outside and there is no admission charge. I think it is true that whilst the gardens are reasonably well maintained they have, probably due to financial constraints, seen better days. However some of the huge trees are absolutely fantastic , the like of which I have never seen before. One can only imagine what these gardens were like at their pristine best in years gone by but make no mistake they are still very much worth a visit - an hour will suffice. I shall make sure I visit again next time I am in Cape Town. Some of those massive tall trees will linger long in the memory.

4. Company's Gardens

19 Queen Victoria Street, Cape Town Central 8001 South Africa +27 79 609 4700 http://www.capetown.gov.za/en/parks/Pages/TheCompanysGarden.aspx
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4.0 based on 1,714 reviews

Company's Gardens

Reviewed By shshmex - Lage-Vuursche, The Netherlands

Nice garden in the center of Cape Town with a vegetable garden, a restaurant and a great view of the Tafelberg.

5. Chart Farm

Klaassens Road Wynberg Park, Wynberg, Cape Town Central 7800 South Africa +27 21 762 0067 http://www.chartfarm.co.za
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Chart Farm

Situated centrally near Wynberg Park in Cape Town, Chart Farm offers a farm-style retreat from the city.As the only place in the Cape Peninsula where you can select and pick your own roses, Chart Farm offers a unique experience for visitors.The Coffee Terrace serves teas, cakes, breakfasts and lunches, and with magnificant views of the Constantia valley is a great meeting place.

Reviewed By 963viviennea

Chart Farm is a wonderful Restaurant. We went there for a lunch. Excellent food with beautiful views of Constantia. Rose gardens blooming. Service friendly and helpful. Loved our lunch and we will be back!

6. Small Botanical Garden

Cape Town Central South Africa
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7. Rondebosh Common

Park Road, Rondebosch 7700 South Africa http://www.sa-venues.com/things-to-do/westerncape/rondebosch-common/
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8. Elizabeth Park

Bellville South Africa
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