Lowveld National Botanical Garden
Quick Facts
- Location
- South Africa
- Category
- Park & Garden
- Duration
- Recommended 2-3 hours
- Opening Hours
- Daily 08:00-17:00
- Ticket Price
- Adults R25, Children R12
- Address
- White River Road, Mbombela, South Africa
- Coordinates
- -25.4600, 30.9800
Introduction
Lowveld National Botanical Garden is one of South Africa nine national botanical gardens, covering about 159 hectares in the outskirts of Nelspruit, capital of Mpumalanga. The garden displays the rich tropical and subtropical plant communities of the Lowveld region, particularly famous for native trees and rainforest plants. Built on hills along a river, the garden has rich natural landscape layers, with multiple themed areas including waterfall trail, rainforest trail, native arboretum and medicinal plant area. The garden is also home to rich birdlife and butterflies, making it a paradise for nature lovers and photographers, and an important window to understand South African lowland ecosystems.
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FAQ
What are the opening hours of Lowveld National Botanical Garden?
Daily 08:00-17:00
How much is the admission for Lowveld National Botanical Garden?
Adults R25, Children R12
Any practical tips for visiting Lowveld National Botanical Garden?
Waterfalls most spectacular in summer Nov-Feb Wear non-slip shoes for waterfall trail
How long should I spend at Lowveld National Botanical Garden?
A typical visit takes Recommended 2-3 hours.
