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Durban, South Africa
Durban Botanical Gardens is situated in Durban , South Africa and is one of the city’s major attraction. The 145 hectare Durban Botanical Gardens are world famous for the collection of rare species including the cycad Encephalartos woodii. This heritage site and green leisure zone had pragmatic beginnings in 1849 as a site for growing experimental tropical crops.
The gardens later developed collections of sub-tropical trees, palms and orchids. The Durban Botanic Gardens remains classic botanic gardens, reflecting the universality of the plant kingdom. It has, for over 100 years, had a fine mixed arboretum of African, Asian and American trees. Nowadays the Gardens' mission is continuing research into the flora of South Africa.
The Natal Herbarium contains an outstanding collection of over 100,000 dried pressed and catalogued plants, mostly from KwaZulu-Natal. Another highlight is the orchid house named after Ernest Thorp. It's open daily from 9:30 am to 5 pm. When reserving accommodation near Durban Botanical Gardens in Durban it is recommended to book ahead for peak season , such as school holiday dates , long weekends , public holidays , Easter and Xmas / Christmas holidays. Last minute hotel rates in Durban are usually more easy to reserve in low season. You will find both short and long stay hotels and accommodation in Durban where prices and facilities , such as wifi , gyms , restaurants can be compared using our various filters. There are more than just one type of accommodation suitable for singles , friends , couples and families including Hotels , Apartments and Motels , with several near Durban Botanical Gardens. Save money and time by booking a hotel near Durban Botanical Gardens and enjoy all that Durban has to offer To find surrounding hotels near Durban Botanical Gardens, see the links below.
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