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Cape Town · South Africa

UNESCO World Heritage site since 2004

Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden tickets: 270 ZAR

Main adult ticket: Adult visitors from outside Africa and SADC. Every ticket type is listed here, checked on the official site in October 2026.

Part of the World Heritage site Cape Floral Region Protected Areas.

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Admit oneKirstenbosch National Botanical GardenAdult prices · Cape Town
  • Adult visitors from outside Africa and SADCChild 6 to 17. Fees for 2026-2027Child 40 ZAR270 ZAR
  • African nationals (18+, with ID)150 ZAR
  • South African residents and SADC nationals (18+, with ID)110 ZAR
  • Students from a South African institution (with card)60 ZAR

Main ticket 270 ZAR (about US$16 · £12, 2026-10-23 rates)

Checked October 2026 on the official site

Free entry

Children under 6, BotSoc life members and SANBI members. South African residents over 60 go free on Tuesdays (not public holidays).

Opening hours

Daily 8am to 7pm September to March, 8am to 6pm April to August. The Conservatory opens 9am to 5pm.

Booking

Buy tickets online through Webtickets; cash is no longer accepted. Free parking at Gates 1, 2 and 3; the City Sightseeing bus stops at Gate 1.

World Heritage site

Part of Cape Floral Region Protected Areas, on UNESCO's list since 2004 (extended in 2015). Listed as living ecosystems and wildlife.

Buy from the official seller: SANBI: Kirstenbosch visitor information

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Nearby

Within 100 km (62 miles), as the crow flies.

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Questions

How much does it cost to visit the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden?

The main adult ticket (Adult visitors from outside Africa and SADC) costs 270 ZAR, about US$16 · £12. Prices were checked on the official website in October 2026.

Can you visit the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden for free?

Children under 6, BotSoc life members and SANBI members. South African residents over 60 go free on Tuesdays (not public holidays).

When is the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden open?

Daily 8am to 7pm September to March, 8am to 6pm April to August. The Conservatory opens 9am to 5pm.

Do you need to book Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden tickets in advance?

Buy tickets online through Webtickets; cash is no longer accepted. Free parking at Gates 1, 2 and 3; the City Sightseeing bus stops at Gate 1.

Is the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden a World Heritage site?

Yes: it's part of the World Heritage site Cape Floral Region Protected Areas, on UNESCO's list since 2004, listed as living ecosystems and wildlife.