Pretoria National Botanical Garden

Pretoria National Botanical Garden This 76 ha urban oasis is a pristine getaway situated in the eastern suburbs of South Africa’s administrative capital, Pretoria.
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Pretoria NBG: Visitor Information


When is the best time to visit the Garden? The Garden is situated in the typical South African Highveld climate zone. Summers are predominantly warm to hot (November to February), and winters are cold and crispy. Rainfall normally occurs in summer in the form of thunderstorms. Visit the Garden all year round because each season brings something special to look

forward to. General Garden rules

Please do:
•Walk around
•Sightsee
•Hike
•Bird watch
•Picnic
•Exercise
•Socialize
•Learn more about nature
•Appreciate the natural
•Enjoy the environment
•Get gardening tips

Please don't:
•Make fires
•Braai
•Skate board
•Cycle (bicycle, tricycle etc.)
•Climb trees
•No firearms allowed
•Swim
•Pick/collect any fauna or flora
•Graffiti
•No animals allowed (only guide dogs)
•Camp

Physically challenged visitor facilities

Toilet facilities at the Garden entrance, restaurant and Tea Garden are adapted for physically challenged people. Wheelchairs can be obtained from the Garden entrance on request. All pathways, except for the pathways on the ridge (Dassie Trail), the Succulent Garden and Cycad Garden, are accessible to visitors in wheelchairs. A special theme garden, the Enabling Garden, addressing the needs of physically challenged people has been developed near the Garden entrance. Make time to visit this garden to get interesting information and tips on how to adapt a garden for the physically challenged. Information in Braille is also displayed on information boards.

23/07/2026
On very cold winter nights in June and July the temperature may drop to -3ºC. Winter mornings are chilly, but the days s...
10/07/2026

On very cold winter nights in June and July the temperature may drop to -3ºC. Winter mornings are chilly, but the days soon warm up to an average temperature of about 18ºC. The garden does not get snow, but may often have frost. A large number of the trees in the garden lose their leaves in winter, leaving the interesting shapes of the bare branches etched against the sky

Sold Out! We can't wait to see you in the garden!
01/07/2026

Sold Out! We can't wait to see you in the garden!

Join us for the very first Night Market, the beginning of what we hope will be many amazing evenings to come. Whether yo...
09/04/2026

Join us for the very first Night Market, the beginning of what we hope will be many amazing evenings to come. Whether you’re coming to shop, eat, explore movies, or simply enjoy the evening, there will be something for everyone

Free entry to the garden this week, don't miss this opportunity
09/03/2026

Free entry to the garden this week, don't miss this opportunity

Your free passport to nature... celebrate, restore, and protect life in every form. Choose your garden and come visit us for free this week

From 09 - 15 March 2026, we invite South African citizens and residents to enjoy free access to our national botanical a...
19/02/2026

From 09 - 15 March 2026, we invite South African citizens and residents to enjoy free access to our national botanical and zoological gardens, offering you a chance to connect with nature and experience its wonders 🌱🌳

We hosted a successful Wellness Day for the employees in the garden. Employees participated in the colour fun walk, aero...
05/12/2025

We hosted a successful Wellness Day for the employees in the garden. Employees participated in the colour fun walk, aerobics and received free health screenings

Address

2 Cussonia Avenue
Pretoria
0184

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 18:00
Thursday 08:00 - 18:00
Friday 08:00 - 18:00
Saturday 08:00 - 18:00
Sunday 08:00 - 18:00

Telephone

+27128435000

Website

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