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Botanical Garden University of Stellenbosch

Van Riebeeck Street, Stellenbosch, South Africa
+27 21 808-3054
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Ranked #14 of 60 attractions in Stellenbosch
4.0 of 5 stars 20 Reviews
Type: Gardens
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

nice little garden, with some botanical appeal, but nothing to write home about. Do not go out of your way to visit it, unless you really feel you need some greenery and you happen to be in the area. little restaurant on site looks nice, did not try it out, and its a tranquil stroll for 20 minutes. More

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Horley, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012

This was generally very interesting with a nice cafe where we came back to for lunch on another day. The other big plus here is the free car park. Park in here and then wander around the town and you will not be worried about finding a space or being accosted by the lads who will 'protect' your car for... More

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Durban, South Africa
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2012

It is tiny , and easy to walk around ; great for Gran and graps an then have a cuppa tea More

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Cairo, Egypt
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24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2012

Lovely and peaceful retreat from the town, with lots of interesting touches. Good cafe in the middle. More

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YORKSHIRE
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 24, 2012

The gardens aren't huge but very interesting and well laid out. Nice to also get in the shade out of the sun. There is also a lovely restaurant in the gardens. More

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Durban, South Africa
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 12, 2012

We visited this garden on a busy saturday morning and, once we found parking, we had a lovely amble about the place. Lovely Koi ponds and a beautifully overgrown tree ferns are some of the highlights. The collection of bonsais was quite outstanding. More

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47 helpful votes 47 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 24, 2012

Lovely, very well tended garden with a shaded cafe. Well worth a visit More

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Glastonbury, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 20, 2012

We loved this place. You can wander around for hours - we kept thinking we'd done it all, then discovering new little paths. And the restaurant is delightful. More

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Johannesburg
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 3, 2012

Such a pretty location, but no place for a picnic limits the time you spend there More

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Stellenbosch, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 31, 2011

Lots of work has been done in and around the botanical gardens. new restaurant ownership- much improved and a new entrance. It remains a place of tranquillity and eduacation. Choose to relax on the grass and re-energise or learn about our rich and diverse floral kingdom. Whatever it is go visit this gem! More

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