KAROO DESERT The Karoo Desert National Botanical Garden is a truly unique garden. It cultivates and displays a wide variety of arid and semi-arid plants. The 154 hectare Garden lies at the foot of the Hex River Mountain range, 120 km north of Cape Town. VISITOR INFORMATIONVISITOR INFORMATIONInformation Garden Office Rules & Safety GARDEN INFORMATIONGARDEN INFORMATIONGarden Maps Biodiversity and Wildlife Seasons Environmental Awareness VENUEVENUEAbout SANBI The Governance Structure of SANBI History of SANBI Vision, Mission and Values SANBI Annual Reports SANBI Mandate SANBI Partners and Associates SHOPSSHOPSPlant Sales TOURSTOURSVirtual Tour Karoo Desert Guided Tours Karroid Phytogeographic, Glousblom & Bulb beds Annual & Perennial Display, Restaurant & Parking Area Karoo Adventure Trail Northern Winter Rainfall Region Main Administrative Complex & Hiking Trails HISTORYHISTORYHistory