Place to visit
KwaZulu-Natal National Botanical Garden, South Africa: what it is and when to go
KwaZulu-Natal National Botanical Garden is a botanical garden in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. Interests: Nature. The best time to visit is October to April. In December there are 13 h 53 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 07. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in South Africa: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Botanical garden in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa · Nature
- Where
- South Africa · Quince Road 2, Pietermaritzburg
- Best time
- October to April.
- Nearest airport
- DUR Durban, 75 km as the crow flies
- Website
- sanbi.org
- Run by
- South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI)
- Coordinates
- -29.60451, 30.34752
What it is and where
KwaZulu-Natal National Botanical Garden is a botanical garden in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in South Africa: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Established in 1874, the third oldest Botanical gardens in South Africa.
It is in Pietermaritzburg, where this site lists 9 more places to see, 4.2 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are -29.60451, 30.34752; the nearest main airport is King Shaka International Airport (DUR, Durban), 75 km as the crow flies. How to get around South Africa (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Run by
- South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI)
It is one of the Nature places in South Africa. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit KwaZulu-Natal National Botanical Garden is October to April.
- JanBest time13:42
- FebBest time13:02
- MarBest time12:13
- AprBest time11:17
- MayPossible10:31
- JunPossible10:07
- JulPossible10:16
- AugPossible10:56
- SepPossible11:50
- OctBest time12:44
- NovBest time13:31
- DecBest time13:53
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 13 h 53 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 07. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to South Africa in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to South Africa
To enter South Africa there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport with two blank pages and 30 days to spare”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the South Africa checklist. Currency: South African rand (ZAR); plugs: Type M and N · 230 V · 50 Hz (its own adapter: the large plug with three round pins); emergencies: 10111 police · 10177 ambulance · 112 from a mobile.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Tatham Art GalleryGallery3.1 km
- Comrades Marathon HouseMuseum4.7 km
- SwartkopMountain in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa9.2 km
- Natal Lion ParkAnimal park near Pietermaritzburg, KZN, South Africa18 km
- Midmar Nature ReserveNature reserve in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa19 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the South Africa guide.
More in South Africa: Nature
- Cape of Good Hope: headland of Cape Peninsula, South Africa
- Table Mountain: mountain in Cape Town, South Africa
- Cape Agulhas: headland in the Western Cape, South Africa, the southernmost point of mainland Africa
- Kruger National Park: national park in South Africa
- Richtersveld: desert in South Africa
- ISimangaliso Wetland Park: protected area
Every South Africa place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is KwaZulu-Natal National Botanical Garden?
It is a botanical garden in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in South Africa: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit KwaZulu-Natal National Botanical Garden?
October to April. In December there are 13 h 53 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 07.
How do you get to KwaZulu-Natal National Botanical Garden?
The nearest main airport is King Shaka International Airport (DUR), 75 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around South Africa is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the South Africa map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Tatham Art Gallery, Comrades Marathon House, Swartkop. The rest is in the South Africa guide.
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