In celebration, one of the special walks arranged by the Botanical Society''s Kirstenbosch Branch volunteer Garden Guides is the Centenarian Walk that visits the garden’s oldest and most distinguished residents - plants that have been growing at Kirstenbosch for 100 years or more, and plants that were introduced during the first five years and are still here today.
Camphor and Ficus Avenues in Kirstenbosch are lined with trees planted by Cecil Rhodes in 1898, while other plants such as the Buffalo Thorn, Forest Elder, Suurberg Cushion Bush and the White-haired Cycad were introduced in 1913. The English Oaks can be traced back to a period between 1820 and 1890 when the land now occupied by Kirstenbosch was a farm.
Join the experienced guides for the Centenarian Walk on the third Saturday of every month. Walks are free after entry to the Garden. Booking is essential.
Call 021 799 8783 or www.sanbi.org.za
Need to know
- Booking Essential
- Date: Saturday 15 June 2013
- Time: 10:00 AM
- Contact: 021 799 8783
- Website: www.sanbi.org.za
These walks will be happening every third Saturday of the month for the rest of the year.
Stay in Bishopscourt
The lovely Kirstenbosch Gardens are located at the foot of Table Mountain in the lush suburb of Bishopscourt.
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Situated in the exclusive suburb of Bishopscourt in Cape Town, Canterbury House has parklike gardens, sparkling pool, floodlit tennis court and views of Table Mountain. Close to Kirstenbosch, Constantia wine route, Cavendish shopping, Baxter Theatre, restaurants, UCT, Newlands rugby and cricket grounds.
While you''re in Bishopscourt...
- Catch incredible live music and shows at the at the Moyo Kirstenbosch Winter Concert Series.
- Hike up Table Mountain - go in a group with a guide. Up Skeleton Gorge and down Nursery Ravine is a popular, beautiful route.
- Go wine tasting at the historical Constantia Wine Route just minutes away