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18 reasons why you should visit the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden

Situated along the slopes of Cape Town’s towering Table Mountain, Kirstenbosch Gardens is one of the most pristine botanical gardens on the planet.

According to South African Tourism, Kirstenbosch Gardens is home to approximately 7,000 plants species. It’s also part of the Cape Floral Kingdom, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

If you’re planning a Cape Town holiday, there many public means of transport to get to Kirstenbosch Gardens, but hiring a car in Cape Town is by far the best way to explore this natural wonder. To whet your appetite here are 18 reasons why you should visit  Kirstenbosch Gardens.

 

Kirstenbosch Gardens Yesterday ����☀️��

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Pin cushion #flowers at #Kirstenbosch ���� #capetown #southafrica

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Beautiful garden of the famous Kirstenbosch in South Africa… beautiful everywhere #africa #capetown #kirstenbosch #garden

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The tree canopy walkway / O passeio sobre a copa das árvores #kirstenbosch #Naturehub #nature #naturethegreat #botanicgarden #trees #instagram_sa #foreversouthafrica #southafrica #meetsouthafrica #vscosouthafrica #thisiswhatson #capetownbig7 #capetownetc #lovecapetown #capetownetc #visitsouthafrica #allcapetown #HPSAred #amazingcapetown #capetownlife #cityofcapetownskies #wonderlustcapetown #capetownliving #instagramcapetown #capetownguide #pixelpanda_za #capetownmagscenic #instagram_sa #instacptpix #snapseed #capetownguide #capetownguide

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A Karoo Prinia gathering grass for its nest �� #birdsofsouthafrica #karooprinia #birdsnest #capenature #kirstenbosch #ig_discover_birdslife #bb_of_ig #birdsofinstagram #birds #bird #allmightybirds #anythingfeathered #sabirds #southafrica #birdphotography #birdstagram #birdwatchers #ig_birdwatchers #bb_of_ig #naturephotography #wildlifephotography #birdfreaks #wildlife_perfection #nature_sultans #instanature #igscwildlife #animal_sultans #wildlifeseekers #bestbirds

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This beauty is the rocket pincushion protea or leucospermum reflexum. Spring is breathtaking here! #flowersmakemehappy #flowermagic #underthefloralspell #flowerstagram #flowers #flowerseason #fleurstagram #fleurs #nature #fascinating #magical #protea #protealove #indigenous #kirstenbosch #southafrica #wonderlust

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The beautiful Orange-breaated Sunbird is endemic to the fynbos of southwestern South Africa but also occurs in parks and gardens. We captured this moment at the #Kirstenboschgardens #thisissouthafrica #birdsofsouthafrica #southafrica #nature #fly #bird #sunbird #birdphotography #birdwatching #kirstenbosch #flowers #safari #green #travel #olympus #photooftheday #followme

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Early morning hike. This is the fresh water’Coca Cola’ lake at the very top of the Skeleton Gorge #tablemountain #capetown #skeletongorge #kirstenbosch

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#kirstenbosch #capetownmag #springdays

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Growing in #kirstenbosch botanical garden

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…the excitement in my eyes and flutter in my heart��when i saw this beautiful patch of #neon in one of the most spectacular botanical parks i’ve ever been to… #nofilter #thankyoumothernature

A photo posted by Jennie K (@jkay.jkay) on

 

Most beautiful botanical gardens….

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Beautiful table mountain from a different angle. It was such a privilege to shoot with @dyl_bushman @ryanrapaport @dawidminnie and Gustav for the first time! #beautifuldestinations #mycitybynight #landscape

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Just beautiful #kirstenbosch #mountains #boomslang #bridge #treetops #igs_photos #capetown #southafrica #gardens #spring #lifeofadventure #nature #thisissouthafrica #loves_southafrica

A photo posted by Gayle Cammack (@gcam) on

 

A photo posted by Hanna Edghill (@hannaedghill) on

 

Güney Afrika Kirstenbosch Botanik Bahçesi… #sosyalizmit #güneyafrika #capetown #kirstenbosch #world #turkey #botanicgarden #botanik

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The Cape white-eye #capetown #kirstenbosch #tablemountain

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If you would like the freedom to do what you want, when you want to, you might want to consider car hire Cape Town for your transportation needs.