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Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
- 4.835k reviews
- Open now · till 6 pm
Hillside botanical garden on the eastern slopes of Table Mountain with indigenous plants, trails, a canopy walkway and a tea room.
Quick answers
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden in short
When is Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden open?
Every day, 8 AM–6 PM. Hours checked on 6 November 2026.
When is the best time to visit Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Go near sunset for the light. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden cost?
It isn't free.
Do you need to book Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden?
About 2 hours.
Where is Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden?
Rhodes Dr, Newlands, Cape Town, 7735.
Is Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible parking, wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible seating, wheelchair accessible restroom.
Status, rating and hours checked on 6 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 4:45 pm
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
This is its best hour in the next five days.
In its favour
- Open till 6 pm
- Best in the afternoon
- Outdoors
27°
Overcast
- Feels
- 25°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 15km/h
- 5pm
26° - 6pm24°
- 7pm
23°
The next five days
Best time to go
When your plans and the weather actually get along. Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Open now · till 6 pmsunday8 AM–6 PM
All hoursFewer hours
- monday
- 8 AM–6 PM
- tuesday
- 8 AM–6 PM
- wednesday
- 8 AM–6 PM
- thursday
- 8 AM–6 PM
- friday
- 8 AM–6 PM
- saturday
- 8 AM–6 PM
- sundayToday
- 8 AM–6 PM
Hours checked 6 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
- 2 The Galileo Open Air Cinema · 2 min
- 3 Kirstenbosch Gardens Concert Stage · 4 min
- 4 Skeleton Gorge Waterfall · 16 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 2 h
- A walk
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.8from 35k reviews
Known for
- Boomslang Canopy Walkway
- Proteas
- Picnic lawns
- Mountain views
What people say
- People like:
- Peaceful, great for picnics, mountain views and canopy walk
Around Klaassenbosch
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
The Galileo Open Air CinemaTheatre · 2 min walk
Kirstenbosch Gardens Concert StageLive music · 4 min walk
Good nowSkeleton Gorge WaterfallTrail · 16 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Nothing extra: dress as you like.
Nothing extra. Dress as you like.