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Explore the wild side of Kirstenbosch Gardens
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Bantry Bay, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
$48.82
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Newlands Forest, an Afrotemperate region features ancient trees and a shaded canopy, offering a cool retreat during summer.
This hidden gem is a trending tourist destination with well-defined hiking trails, family- and pet-friendly circuits, a mountain bike route, mobile food trucks, and serviced restrooms.
On weekends, you may observe indigenous communities quietly performing ancient rituals, reflecting the spirit of ubuntu in South Africa.
Your guide highlights the indigenous knowledge systems and conservation efforts spearheaded by SANBI (South African Biodiversity Institute). The tour includes a visit to Panorama Guesthouse & Forest Sanctuary, located on the forest's perimeter, where you can explore a unique crystal collection and meet our welcoming staff.
The route ends at Kirstenbosch Gardens, with a stop at the Lady Anne Barnard ruins. Your guide will share re-enactment stories about the site's colonial history and its role in creating South Africa’s national garden.
This hidden gem is a trending tourist destination with well-defined hiking trails, family- and pet-friendly circuits, a mountain bike route, mobile food trucks, and serviced restrooms.
On weekends, you may observe indigenous communities quietly performing ancient rituals, reflecting the spirit of ubuntu in South Africa.
Your guide highlights the indigenous knowledge systems and conservation efforts spearheaded by SANBI (South African Biodiversity Institute). The tour includes a visit to Panorama Guesthouse & Forest Sanctuary, located on the forest's perimeter, where you can explore a unique crystal collection and meet our welcoming staff.
The route ends at Kirstenbosch Gardens, with a stop at the Lady Anne Barnard ruins. Your guide will share re-enactment stories about the site's colonial history and its role in creating South Africa’s national garden.
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Explore the wild side of Kirstenbosch Gardens
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
Check available dates by emailing us at [email protected]
- Home made organic savoury and sweet snacks
- Fee to Kirstenbosh Gardens; Adult - R230, SADC - R100, Children - R40
Meeting point
Park outside the gate in the designated parking, to the left of the black gate is a buzzer, reception will usher you into our lounge were you will be served a refreshing smoothy and information pack for the day.
Return details
Park outside the gate in the designated parking, to the left of the black gate is a buzzer, reception will usher you into our lounge were you will be served a refreshing smoothy and information pack for the day.
The Tour starts at Panorama Guest House & Forest Sanctuary, with direct access into SANParks, we set-off to Kirstenbosch Gardens (Optional Breakfast at Guest-house, separate cost).
En-route we traverse the pristine shaded canopy of Newlands Forest, a hidden gem within Table Mountain National Park. The region is blessed with a perennial river, shaded tree canopies, and oddly shaped rocks giving away the mountains Eonothem lifespan.
This 3-4 hour Tour can be tailored, via a moderate route into the heart of the forest, easing into the gravel road or a more challenging off the beaten track, via the Contour Path. Both options above end at Kirstenbosch Gardens.
At the Gardens continue your days exploration, order and Uber as you exit. You also have an option to hop-on or hop-off the world famous Red Bus open air tour bus (highly recommended).
We suggest that you time your arrival at the Gardens for the free education tour week days, 10 & 11am and 2pm.
En-route we traverse the pristine shaded canopy of Newlands Forest, a hidden gem within Table Mountain National Park. The region is blessed with a perennial river, shaded tree canopies, and oddly shaped rocks giving away the mountains Eonothem lifespan.
This 3-4 hour Tour can be tailored, via a moderate route into the heart of the forest, easing into the gravel road or a more challenging off the beaten track, via the Contour Path. Both options above end at Kirstenbosch Gardens.
At the Gardens continue your days exploration, order and Uber as you exit. You also have an option to hop-on or hop-off the world famous Red Bus open air tour bus (highly recommended).
We suggest that you time your arrival at the Gardens for the free education tour week days, 10 & 11am and 2pm.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Explore the wild side of Kirstenbosch Gardens
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Bantry Bay, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
$48.82
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
—
You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
—
We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
—
Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!