You can also see van Riebeek’s Hedge, which was planted in 1660 by Jan van Riebeek, as a boundary to the newly-established Cape Colony. Amongst the shrubs you will see impressive stone sculptures large and small, which are part of a permanent exhibition of Shona art from Zimbabwe. Colonel Bird's Bath in The Dell is shaped like a bird and has a crystal clear spring bubbling into it and through a stream filled with stepping stones that delight children. If you come across the grave of Professor Pearson, the first curator of the Kirstenbosch Gardens in 1913, stop for a moment and read his most fitting epitaph. There is also a Braille Trail and scented garden where you’ll find sweet and strange smelling plants, with a guide to their medicinal uses.

The Kirstenbosch Gardens offer a good restaurant and delightful curio shop, as well as guided theme tours twice a week. In summer, there is a series of Sunday evening musical concerts, so bring a picnic and enjoy the sunset serenades on the lawns. 

Accommodation near the Kirstenbosch Gardens

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