Kirstenbosch Gardens: An Audio Tour by Botany Expert
Description
________ PLEASE NOTE: This is a self-guided audio tour and NOT an entry ticket to Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden. Tickets must be purchased separately at its entrance gate or ahead of time on Webtickets. ________ Stroll through Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden’s spectacular lower slopes with this affordable tour. • Explore the magnificent Garden of Extinction and the fragrance garden • Hear from producer Jeanette Clarke, a researcher • Do it all in 45 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
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Itinerary
The tour takes you on a wandering walk beginning and ending just outside the Kirstenbosch Tearoom Restaurant at Gate 2. Start the tour in the app, put your phone in your pocket, and let your guide direct you through the gardens. The total walking distance is approximately 2km and takes about an hour without stopping, but you can pause anytime to rest and admire your surroundings. There are a number of benches along the route as well as shady spots on the sweeping green lawns where you are welcome to picnic. Key landmarks and attractions include: • The garden of extinction • The fragrance garden • Useful plants collection • Erica beds • Birds Pool • Cycad collection • The Centenary Tree Canopy Walkway • The arboretum and Van Riebeeck's Hedge • Mathews Rockery (Aloe and succulent collection) • The concert stage • Spring flower beds (a must in August September) • Zimbabwe Stone Sculpture Garden The exact route can be seen upon downloading the tour and audio from the tour can be listened to anytime. Once downloaded, the tour works entirely offline.
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Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Your redemption code for downloading the tour is included in your booking confirmation.
Reviews(13)
The audio didn't work. Reproduction did not start despite having followed all the instructions and being at the start of the tour
Hola, Lamento que no hayas quedado satisfecho con tu experiencia. Ten en cuenta que estoy usando el traductor de Google para ayudarme con esta respuesta. ¿Podrías enviar más información a support@voicemap.me? Así, podremos identificar exactamente el problema y procesar un reembolso si hubo un problema técnico. Lamento tu frustrante experiencia. Atentamente, Helene
Botanical garden not to be missed during your visit to South Africa, rich in history, amenities, panoramic views of the mountains and gardens from a superb Boomsland footbridge, 130m long enough to delight pupils.
An excellent 'double header' day out if combined with Table Mountain. You can walk in either direction or drive likewise. Kirstenboch is truly awesome and well worth a visit when in town. I think I'm correct when I say it is an aspect Cape Floral UNESCO Heritage site. The stunning views, pleasant walks and proximity to town makes this world class and world famous icon well worth visiting.
Beautiful gardens. Wish we had more time to explore but we had another appointment scheduled. I would spend 2.5-4 hours exploring. We had less than 2 hours and it was not enough. The grounds are on the side of the mountain so some uphill walking but at a slow and steady pace very doable for anyone. A must see while visiting Cape Town area.
I loved walking on The Bridge ❤️ and seeing the amazing views. Hearing the water and the birds was relaxing 😍
In autumn you can get an impression of this magnificent plant - but there is little flowering. But with your eyes open you can find many interesting highlights - especially the birds...
Paid for the audio and they don’t offer this service anymore! Terrible- they had to ask a manager what it was! So I wasted my money and time trying to get it straightened out!
Hi Pam The tour still operates but it is independent of Kirstenbosch. You were sent a voucher code and instructions to redeem the tour. Did you not receive these instructions? Thanks, Alicia
Felt good to be back in the Cape. Would not miss a chance to visit this tranquil and calming place. Highly recommended !!!
An absolute MUST if you are in Cape Town. The seemingly endless trails of spectacular plants, bushes, trees and flowers are striking. We really enjoyed visiting these superb gardens.
We had visited the gardens over 15 years ago in November so a revisit was always our intention. We were blown away by the sheer scale of this area with it’s amazing vistas of the mountains and awesome views over to the city. It was a shame that both the bird of paradise and the protea had finished flowering and the agapanthus was going over but this made us appreciate the green ! The sky walk is a fantastic addition and the food at the restaurant was delicious.
