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Protected Area Johannesburg Botanical Gardens

ID: w195013 View large map

Located in South Africa :: Gauteng  :: Johannesburg
Category: Protected Areas :: Protected Area

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Johannesburg Botanical Gardens have been developed into large, grassy, open spaces scattered with trees, fenced and protected by security at the gates. The gardens contain a mixture of indigenous and exotic trees and are subdivided and named as the main arboretum with a variety of trees and plants in South Africa. Some are named as the Shakespeare Garden, the Rose Garden, the Herb Garden and a Hedge Demonstration Garden. The administration building of the garden is situated at the Botanical Garden Herbarium and Library which contains various books, journals and pamphlets with insight into the different plant species which are part of the garden. There is also the seed room and seed collection and various pressed plant species. The Emmarentia Dam is the main source of water as well as a great place for canoeing and kayaking. The botanical garden is part of the conservation programme of the Johannesburg City parks who can be contacted for more information. (Sept-15)

Contact
Address :  Olifants Road, Emmarentia, Johannesburg, 2195, Gauteng, South Africa
Contact :  Johannesburg City Parks Enquiries
Contact 2 :  Lebo Nethonzhe - City Parks Consultant
Tel :  +27(0)11 712 6600
Tel2 :  +27(0)11 712 6619
Email :  Click Here
Host Website :  Click Here

Time Information
Best Time to Visit :  All Year Round
Gate Opening and Closing Times :  06h00-18h00
Reception Opening and Closing Times :  06:00-18:00

Rates and Payment
Fee/s :  Entrance is Free

Destination Information
Petrol Shops Shopping Centre Lodging Restaurant Airport Car Rental

Facilities
Child Friendly Safe Parking Available
Wedding Facilities
Other Facilities :  Botanical Garden Herbarium and Library

Activities
Guided Walks Fishing Canoeing Boat Trips Bird Watching
Picnics, Sailing
More Activities :  Jogging

Travelling Information

Self Drive Access :  Yes
Vehicle Type :  ALL

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