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Pretoria National Botanical Garden
Afrikaans name: Pretoria Nasionale Botaniese Tuin
The entrance to the Pretoria National Botanical Garden
Photo © Steven Herbert
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South Africa has a number of great botanical gardens and the Pretoria National Botanical Garden is definitely one of them. It is 78 hectares in size and is situated in the eastern suburbs of Pretoria.
The garden was established in 1946 and today they offer a taste of a variety of habitats as well as expansive lawns for picnics.
Some of the featured gardens are dedicated to cycads, succulents, medicinal plants and wetlands. Some of the garden has been left in more of a natural state. The Dassie trail offers some nice views over the city.
The gardens attract a variety of birds and make a good venue for a few hours bird watching.
Amongst the various facilities offered at the Pretoria National Botanical Garden are a tea garden, restaurant and facilities to host functions. Every now and then concerts are held in the gardens.
Above - There are many pathways leading through the gardens
Photo © Steven Herbert
Above - The Blue Waxbill is one of the many species of birds that can be found in the garden
Photo © Steven Herbert
Above - Ndebele Huts by the section devoted to plants used in traditional medicines
Photo © Steven Herbert
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