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Botanical Garden Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens

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Located in South Africa :: Gauteng  :: Roodepoort
Category: Protected Areas :: Botanical Garden

Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens was formerly known as the Transvaal National Botanic Garden. It is a botanical garden dating back to 1982. The garden consist of 600 naturally occurring plant species, rocky Highveld grassland and dense bush along the streams and in kloofs. Reptiles and small mammals can be spotted while there a wide bird species. The garden facilities includes the Sasol Dam and Bird Hide, entrance building, the Nestle Environmental Education Centre and paving of the main walkway. The garden itself is also divided into various section named according to the plant species in that sections. These includes geological Garden, People's Plant Garden, Birds and Butterfly Garden, Dell section and wild flower. (Nov-15).

Contact
Address :  End of Malcolm Rd, Poortview, Roodepoort, 1724, Gauteng, South Africa
Postal :  P.O. Box 2194, Wilropark, 1731.
Tel :  +27(0)86 100 1278
Email :  Click Here
Website :  Click Here

Opening Times : 

Mon-Sun: 08:00-17:00

Rates and Payment
Fee/s :  Entrance fee: Charged on event days : Adults: ZAR35; Pensioners & Disabled: ZAR25, University students (with valid student cards): ZAR25, Scholars: ZAR12 Children under 6 yrs: Free BOTSOC members: Free Pensioners: Free on Tuesdays

Facilities
Conference Facilities Child Friendly Restaurant (A la carte) Shop (Gift shop) Landing Strip Nearby Safe Parking Available
Restrooms, Wedding Facilities
Other Facilities :  Nestle Environmental Education Centre (120 seater hall) for school group and researchers meetings. Imbizo Training Centre (for workshops and meeting).
Accessible to Disabled Persons :  Yes

Activities
Guided Walks Bird Watching Photography
Picnics
More Activities :  Visit the Witpoortjie Falls. Sasol Dam and Bird Hide. Nursery.
Notes on Activities :  (Some activities may be offered nearby).

Travelling Information

Self Drive Access :  Yes
Vehicle Type :  ALL

The following objects are not allowed in the garden:
Balls. Bats. Bikes. Kites. Frisbees. Skateboards. Rollerblades. Scooters. Fires. Gas braais. Dogs/cats. Musical instruments, radios/CD players. (Nov-15)


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