Salem Biblical Garden
Salem Biblical Garden
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7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Discover a Journey through the Bible with a Garden path about 400m long with 10 stations depicting scenes, artwork and displays from the Bible. Hiking tours, hiking and mountain biking trails. Kiosk for refreshments. Picnic places provided. Groups can phone and request a guided tour. Guide book available at R25 each. No entry fee. Open every day from 8am to 6pm.
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1-2 hours
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julietjanelawrence
Ct12 contributions
Dec 2017 • Family
We felt extremely priviledged to have visited this garden. Our privately booked tour guide Michael John Walmsley (a legend in himself) who had personally produced many of the historically accurate information boards and clay artefacts at this open air archeological museum, was very knowledgable and enthusiastic as he shared his passion for Historical Truth, painstakingly uncovered and discovered in over 100 archeological digs in Israel and Jordan. Our children (ages 9, 7 and 5), were excited to recognise Biblical characters and themes they had read about. As well as the beautiful and accurately reproduced mosaics, copied from those found in Israel, there were profound sculptures, relief sculptures, constructs and installations that really spoke to our and our children's hearts and so brought History to life! It made us long to go to Israel. I sincerely hope that funding can be found to complete the project to the excellent standard in which it has been begun.
Written December 29, 2017
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Dear Juliet,
Our project is new to Tripadvisor, so I have just learnt how to respond to reviews. Thank you for your comments. I am extremely pleased to have Michael John on site with his open air archaeological site. It is wonderful to know, through the work of people like him, that the Bible narrative can be proven by the artefacts that are dug up from the ground after hundreds if not thousands of years! Thanks for visiting Salem Biblical Garden!
Written March 13, 2018
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Bennie v
Cape Town, South Africa246 contributions
Dec 2017 • Friends
For our Unashamed year end we wanted to find a nice place to stay over. We approached Salem and they were immediately open to the idea for us to camp for the weekend - even though they never had groups. Boy, were we surprised and blessed by the weekend. Jack gave us the tour. I will definitely recommend that as well.
Written December 29, 2017
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Hallo Bennie, yes you and your group were the first people to come with tents and spend two nights at Salem. It was a pleasure having you! The Windmeul Valley with its farmlands and vineyards is a great place to escape for a tented weekend. I am glad you enjoyed the guided tour through the Biblical Garden. Our main aim is to make the Bible come alive by seeing the exhibits and hearing the Bible story which they represent. I hope you will come again!
Written March 13, 2018
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Lize E
2 contributions
Apr 2021 • Friends
Hiking up the path way, interesting stories at every station. Knowlagable & Well presented by Jaco the Tour Guide. Highly recommended for all church groups.
Written April 24, 2021
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Ambi
15 contributions
Oct 2019
Such a joy. We've been there several times, and enjoy joying back each time.
A gem, always improving, always something new. We attended an events in 2019, such a lovely venue.
A gem, always improving, always something new. We attended an events in 2019, such a lovely venue.
Written June 18, 2020
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JMy
1 contribution
Feb 2020
We loved it , thank you.
Wonderful experience with the family. I highly recommend the Journey through the Bible Guided tour.
Wonderful experience with the family. I highly recommend the Journey through the Bible Guided tour.
Written June 17, 2020
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Brenda H
3 contributions
Apr 2017 • Friends
We came to Salem for the first time with MJ in 2016. We met up for a picnic and to walk in the gardens and to see what this place was all about!!!
Salem is very special!!! Its a place where u can go in with a heavy heart and leave renewed and refreshed. A place of healing..a place of restoration..a place of peace...a place where one can find Jesus, in the Bible told from the story of Adam to the Resurrection!!!
Salem is very special!!! Its a place where u can go in with a heavy heart and leave renewed and refreshed. A place of healing..a place of restoration..a place of peace...a place where one can find Jesus, in the Bible told from the story of Adam to the Resurrection!!!
Written March 14, 2018
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Hi Brenda. Thank you for taking the time to post a review regarding Salem Biblical Garden. It is appreciated.
Written March 20, 2018
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Anita K
Paarl6 contributions
Feb 2017 • Family
A place where your soul can be refreshed amid Bible characters, reminding you of how special you are to the Creator.
Written June 26, 2017
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Thank you Anita. You have submitted our first Review on TripAdvisor! So glad you came and that you left refreshed!
Written March 13, 2018
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Salem Biblical Garden (Paarl) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about Salem Biblical Garden
- Salem Biblical Garden is open:
- Tue - Sun 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Hotels near Salem Biblical Garden:
- (1.28 mi) Under Oaks
- (0.34 mi) Klein Waterkloof B&B
- (0.82 mi) Zonnevanger Guesthouse
- (6.12 mi) Nuwerus Lodge Paarl
- (8.93 mi) La Bella Vita Studios
- Restaurants near Salem Biblical Garden:
- (0.41 mi) The Deck Restaurant @ Ridgeback Wines
- (0.88 mi) Rhebokskloof Wine Estate Restaurant
- (1.29 mi) Under Oaks Pizzeria
- (5.73 mi) Noop Restaurant
- (0.69 mi) Windmeul Kelder