The Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, located in the historical center of Stellenbosch, is the oldest university botanical garden in South Africa. This compact Garden houses an enormous diversity of plants, both indigenous to South Africa and exotic. The Shop offers a wide range of local and regional products. Also visit our Plant Sales area where you can find some of the beautiful plants cultivated in the Garden for sale.
Full restaurant operation temporarily closed from 20 March 2024 but will reopen under new management as
Botanical Café in November 2024.
Opening hours
09:00 to 17:00 (Monday to Sunday) during winter hours 20 June - end August.
We are open all public holidays except New Year's Day and Easter Friday.
Admission
R15 Admission, R10 for Seniors
Annual entry cards available at discounted rates
Free entry to SU students and staff
Larger groups are welcome with prior-arrangement.
Children only under supervision
No photo shoots without prior-arrangement, professional shoots are subject to a fee.
Parking
The Botanical Garden does not have a dedicated visitor parking area. Street parking is also available surrounding the Garden.
There is a disabled parking bay directly opposite the Neethling Street entrance.
On weekends the municipal parking area immediately adjacent to the garden off Van Riebeeck Street is available to the public
RULES:
Please DO NOT
Pick any plants, touch any plants in pots or move plant labels Smoke, vape or consume alcohol in the garden
Catch or touch any wildlife in the garden Play music
Cycle, skate, play ball games or frisbee Walk in the flower beds Bring balloons or similar items into the garden Set up any chairs, tables or gazebos anywhere in the garden
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Take time to look, listen and smell the nature around you
Enjoy a picnic on the designated Picnic Lawn (see map above) Take photos of our beautiful garden but please note - No commercial or group photography without a permit Read the signs - They are there for a reason Put your litter in a rubbish bin Supervise children Ask questions - Our staff are here to help Respect our staff
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