Hi Jozi Tourists!
Chugging away at the PC?
Four walls surrounding yoou?
Traffic! Taxi's! Noise!
Feeling for some serene green grass, some nature? A large place for kids
to play? A spot to roll out your blankie, picnic basket or just need a stroll in the blue skies?
Against the backdrop of the magnificent Witpoortjie waterfall, this Garden covers almost 300 hectares and consists of both landscaped and natural veld areas. This Botanical Garden was founded in 1982, but has been a popular venue for outings since the 1800's. The Garden has been voted the best picnic spot in Gauteng for 5 years in a row.
Find a clean getaway in nature.. Pathways to walk.. Picnic spots to relax.. A restaurant if you didnt pack a basket.. There is even a nursery to purchase some plants on your way out.
A waterfall to gaze at... Its a heaven of nature and its less then 20mins away from the Johannesburg CBD towards the west of Roodepoort in the direction of the ClearWater Mall.
A breeding pair of majestic Verreaux's Eagles nest on the cliffs alongside the waterfall. The Garden is home to an abundance of wildlife with over 220 birds species recorded on site.
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Recommendation:
1. Perfect get away for the family or with a few friends..
2. The garden does have opening and closing times, so be sure to plan around these hours.
3. Try and prepare for a Picnic.. Bring your own drinks & snacks
4. An entrance fee is charged
5. Wear comfortable walking shoes and clothes you comfi in
6. Carry an Umbrella just in case
7. Foldup camping chairs are useful
8. Carry Cash for Ice Cream Vendors
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| Aerial View |
Contact information:Tel: +27 86 100 1278
Fax:+27 668 4903 Fax to email +27 86 520 7715
Email: Sisulugarden@sanbi.org.za
Operational hours:
Mon - Sun: 08h00 - 18h00
Physical Address:
End of Malcolm Road
Poortview, Roodepoort
South Africa
Fax:+27 668 4903 Fax to email +27 86 520 7715
Email: Sisulugarden@sanbi.org.za
Operational hours:
Mon - Sun: 08h00 - 18h00
Physical Address:
End of Malcolm Road
Poortview, Roodepoort
South Africa
Entrance Fees: ( Check the SANBI website for latest rates - these are correct upon publishing this post)
Adults: R25
Pensioners/disabled: R20
Students: R20
Scholars: R10 Children under 6yrs: Free
Pensioners/disabled: R20
Students: R20
Scholars: R10 Children under 6yrs: Free
GPS Co-ordinates:
27°50'40.7"E 26°05'13.8"S
Long 27.84463 Lat -26.08716
27°50'40.7"E 26°05'13.8"S
Long 27.84463 Lat -26.08716
Map:
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| The Lush Gardens |
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