[Concerts]
[Other Events & Services]
[Botanical Society Outings, Courses & Lectures]
GENERAL GARDEN TOURS
General guided tours of the Botanical Garden can be arranged for groups. Normal entrance fees per person are payable as well as a guide fee for the group (with a maximum of 20 people per guide). The guide fees vary as follows: Weekdays - R170, Saturdays - R225 and Sundays - R300. Telephone (011) 958-1750 to make a booking or for further information.
OTHER GARDEN EVENTS
ART IN THE GARDEN
Come along and browse a wide range of artwork available for sale in a
stunning outdoor setting. A percentage of sales go to the Botanical
Society's Garden Development Fund. Art in the Garden takes place on the last Sunday of each month and on selected concert dates.
2008 Dates
11 & 25 May
08, 22 & 29 June
20 & 27 July
17 August
14 & 28 September
26 October
30 November
16 December
BOTANICAL SOCIETY EVENTS
OUTINGS, COURSES & LECTURES
Booking for the events listed below is usually essential. All bookings and enquiries for Botanical Society events should be directed to Karen at
or (011) 958-0529 (am only)
Children of 12 years and under: Half the adult price
For some outings there may be an additional charge for entrance
Kgaswane Veld Appreciation Walk
19 Sat April
Booking essential as numbers are limited
Guide, Leslie Youldon will take us on this walk through the Kgaswane mountain reserve, explaining the ecology and interesting facts about the area.
Members R50, non-members R65. Children half price. R10 per car.
Wear walking shoes and bring a hat, a water bottle and a picnic basket.
Braai facilities available.
Meet at the venue at 08h45.
Snakes
26 April
Booking essential as numbers are limited
Gavin Wilson, the “snake man” of Gauteng will do a slide show and demonstration with live snakes. Gavin will also give tips on how to treat snake bites and how to handle and emergency situation. Members R30, non-members R45. Children half price.
Meet at the Nestlé Environmental Education Centre at the Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden.
All bookings and enquiries for Botanical Society events should be directed to Karen: 011-958 0529 between 8 am and 1 pm.
botsoc@sisulugarden.co.za
For fees applicable to these events, please see listing above
Entrance fees to increase
The Garden would like to notify you of the impending fee increase. The increase will be applicable to both the normal entrance fee and the fee for special events. The revised increase will be implemented as from the 1st April 2008.
NORMAL ENTRANCE FEE
Adults |
R20 |
Students (with a valid student card) |
R10 |
Scholars |
R7 |
Concession fee (at discretion of the Curator) |
R5 |
Pre-school Groups |
R2 |
Children under the age of 6 |
Free entry |
Botanical Society members (Valid Botsoc membership) |
Free entry |
ENTRANCE FEE FOR EVENTS
(CONCERTS, EASTER PARADE, TEDDY BEARS PICNIC, FASHION SHOW, CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT)
Adults |
R35 |
Senior citizens |
R25 |
Students (with a valid student card) |
R20 |
Scholars |
R10 |
BotSoc adults |
R20 |
BotSoc students |
R15 |
BotSoc scholars |
R5 |