NearMe lists 74 botanical gardens across South Africa in all nine provinces. The largest numbers are in Western Cape (18), Gauteng (16) and Mpumalanga (7). 74% of these entries include a phone number and 59% a website, so most can be checked before you travel.
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Showing 20 of 74 places we have on record in South Africa.
- Harold Porter National Botanical Gardensc/o Clarence Drive and, Broadwith Rd, Betty's Bay, Western Cape+27 87 260 9757 / Website / Directions
- Stellenbosch University Botanical GardenNeethling St &, Van Riebeeck St, Stellenbosch, Western Cape+27 21 808 3054 / Website / Directions
- Kirstenbosch National Botanical GardenRhodes Dr, Cape Town, Western Cape+27 21 799 8783 / Website / Directions
- KwaZulu-Natal National Botanical Garden2 Zwartkop Rd, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal+27 33 344 3585 / Website / Directions
- Durban Botanic Gardens9A John Zikhali Rd, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal+27 31 322 4021 / Website / Directions
- Pretoria National Botanical Gardens2 Cussonia Ave, Tshwane, Gauteng+27 12 002 5201 / Website / Directions
- Karoo Desert National Botanical Garden108 Roux Rd, Worcester, Western Cape+27 23 347 0785 / Website / Directions
- Kwelera National Botanical GardenKwelera River Mouth, Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, Eastern Cape+27 43 737 0061 / Website / Directions
- Cederkloof Botanical RetreatKeerom Rd, Cederberg Local Municipality, Western Cape+27 83 285 6766 / Website / Directions
- Garden Route Botanical Garden49 Caledon St, George, Western Cape+27 44 874 1558 / Website / Directions
- Walter Sisulu National Botanical GardenMalcolm Rd, Roodepoort, Gauteng+27 79 778 3851 / Website / Directions
- Summerfield Botanical Garden & Exclusive ResortSummerfield Boulevard, Kwaluseni+26876419662 / Website / Directions
- Free State Botanical Gardens, BloemfonteinRayton Rd off Dan Pienaar Drive, Bloemfontein+27 51 436 3530 / Website / Directions
- Lowveld National Botanical GardenOff White River Rd, Mbombela, Mpumalanga+27 13 752 5531 / Directions
- Thohoyandou National Botanical Garden451 Garden Route, Thohoyandou, Polokwane, Limpopo+27 15 962 4258 / Website / Directions
- Botanical CafeStellenbosch Botanical Gardens Neethling and, Van Riebeeck St, Stellenbosch, Western Cape+27 72 731 6476 / Directions
- Botanical GardensLucas Ave, Makhanda, Eastern Cape+27 46 603 8240 / Website / Directions
- Botanical Heaven105 E.P Malan, Johannesburg, Gauteng+27 63 773 3136 / Website / Directions
- Afrika Botanicals111 Oorkant Rivier, Swellendam072 658 4803 / Website / Directions
- JHB Botanical Gardens, Emmarentia DamOlifants Road, Randburg, Gauteng+27 82 467 7424 / Website / Directions
Listings come from the open Overture Maps Places dataset and are shown as recorded there. NearMe is an independent directory, not the provider. Details change, so please confirm by phone before you travel. We do not publish opening hours because our source does not carry verified hours.
The list shows the most complete records first: entries with a phone number and a street address come before those without, so you have something you can act on straight away.
Areas covered
The botanical gardens we hold are spread across 42 towns and suburbs. The places with the most entries are Randburg (6), Mbombela (6), Cape Town (4), Pietermaritzburg (4), Tshwane (4) and Gaborone (3).
Botanical gardens by province
How the 74 entries are spread across the provinces, with the towns and suburbs that have the most in each:
| Province | Listings | Towns and suburbs with the most |
|---|---|---|
| Western Cape | 18 | Cape Town (4), Stellenbosch (3) and Somerset West (2) |
| Gauteng | 16 | Randburg (6), Tshwane (4) and Roodepoort (2) |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 7 | Pietermaritzburg (4) and Durban (3) |
| Mpumalanga | 7 | Mbombela (6) and Kwamhlanga (1) |
| North West | 5 | Potchefstroom (2), Mafikeng (1) and Mmabatho (1) |
| Eastern Cape | 4 | Makhanda (2), Graaff Reinet (1) and Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality (1) |
| Limpopo | 2 | Polokwane (1) and Thulamela Local Municipality (1) |
| Northern Cape | 1 | Namakwa District Municipality (1) |
| Free State | 1 | Bloemfontein (1) |
13 further entries have no province recorded in our source, but still appear in the list above when they match.
What to check before choosing
- Phone ahead to confirm the business is still trading at the listed address. Our data comes from an open mapping dataset and can be out of date.
- Ask about prices, availability and opening times directly. NearMe does not publish prices or opening hours.
Contact details and directions
Of the 74 entries, 74% list a phone number, 59% a website and 80% a street address. Entries with map coordinates have a Directions link that opens Google Maps. Listings come from the open Overture Maps Places dataset. NearMe is an independent directory, not the provider, so please confirm details directly with the business.
Frequently asked questions
How many botanical gardens does NearMe list?
We have 74 on record across South Africa, with the most in Western Cape (18).
Which towns have the most botanical gardens?
In our listings, Randburg (6), Mbombela (6) and Cape Town (4) have the most entries.
How many botanical gardens are there in Western Cape?
We have 18 on record in Western Cape, mostly in Cape Town (4), Stellenbosch (3) and Somerset West (2).
Does NearMe show opening hours or prices?
No. Our listing source does not carry verified opening hours or prices, so please phone the business to confirm before you go.
Where does the listing information come from?
From the open Overture Maps Places dataset, last updated 10 August 2026. NearMe is an independent directory, not the provider, and details can change.