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Succulent plant festival

Date: Nov 1, 2020

Time: 08:00 – 16:00

Location: Pretoria National Botanical Garden

Pretoria

40 exhibitions Rare succulents displays Indigenous plants Garden ornaments and Accesories Food stalls Children’s art and crafts Free Bird watching tours Entrance fee: R20.00 and Scholars R10.00 Contact person: Pierre 0814769970

Suitable trees for smaller gardens: An illustrated talk by Prof Braam van Wyk

Date: Mar 28, 2020

Time: 09:30 - 12:00

Location: National Herbarium Lecture Hall, Pretoria National Botanical Garden

Pretoria

NB: In the light of our responsibility to ensure the wellbeing and safety of our staff and visitors, and with due consideration of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s directive, it is with great regret that we have taken the step to postpone this event until further notice. Our gardens are getting smaller and this necessitates smaller trees […]

Movie Night : The Lion King

Date: Feb 21, 2020

Time: Gates open at 17:00

Location: Pretoria National Botanical Garden

Ticket bookings

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Picnic basket is allowed

Valentine’s night market

Date: Feb 14, 2020

Time: 17:00-22:30

Location: Pretoria National Botanical Garden

Ticket bookings

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Join us for a Valentine's night market at the Pretoria National Botanical Garden. Adults: R50 6-18 years: R20 Under 6 FREE A variety of stalls will be available for flowers, food & drinks, kiddies entertainment, valentine gifts, arts & crafts, craft beer and gin, bubbly and more.

Succulent Festival

Date: Mar 1, 2020

Time: 08:00 – 16:00

Location: Pretoria National Botanical Garden

Pretoria

Entrance Fee: R20 00 per adult and R10.00 per learner Enquiries: Leatitia 0726899654

Night under the stars

Date: Nov 29, 2019

Time: 16h00 - 22h00

Location: Pretoria National Botanical Garden

Pretoria

Hazel food market presents a night under the stars. Food from all corners of the globe will be offered and for the sweet tooth we also have some surprises. Hand made goods that are truly special will also be for sale. Beer, wine, gin and cocktails for the thirsty. Live music will be performed to […]

Book launch and talk at Pretoria NBG

Date: Dec 4, 2019

Time: 09:30 for 10:00

Location: Environmental Education Centre, Pretoria National Botanical Garden

Pretoria

Field Guide to the Succulent Euphorbias of southern Africa, talk presented by co-author Rolf Becker. A new book called Field Guide to the Succulent Euphorbias of southern Africa will be launched on 4 December. Join us for an interesting talk about succulent euphorbias, presented by author Rolf Becker. Hosted by South African National Biodiversity Institute […]

Oasis Experience

Date: Nov 30, 2019

Time: Gates open at 11:00am

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Pretoria

On Saturday 30th of November 2019 the Oasis Experience returns with a musical sanctuary for the whole family. General Access Phase 1 - Adult General Access - R130 Phase 2 - Adult General Access - R160 Phase 3 - Adult General Access - R180 Phase 4 - Adult General Access - R220 Kids Tickets (limited […]

Family Braai Day

Date: Oct 26, 2019

Time: 10:00am - 20:00pm

Location: Pretoria National Botanical Garden

Ticket bookings

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After the successful introduction of Family Braai Day, Toro Ela Promotions, are back to present another fun-filled family event in spring. So, rock your cool outfits this spring, kick back and relax and get to enjoy every bit of this amazing event. Ticket price: Tickets are R50 – R150 per person, and you can get […]

Tshwane food festival

Date: Nov 2, 2019

Time: Gates open at 11:00

Location: Pretoria National Botanical Garden

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The Tshwane food festival is taking place on 2 November at the Pretoria National Botanical Garden. A tasty experience awaits foodies in the capital city as the Tshwane food fest returns for the 4th time. The festival offers foodies an opportunity to experience fine cuisine, entertainment and many more exciting activities. Prohibited items: No firearms […]

Bat Walk

Date: Oct 26, 2019

Time: 17:00-20:30

Location: Pretoria National Botanical Garden

Pretoria

Learn some facts about bats by joining us for the Bat Walk in the Pretoria National Botanical Garden, presented by the Gauteng and Northern Region Bat Interest Group (GNORBIG). The evening will start with a presentation (~ 1 hour). This will be followed by a walk through the gardens demonstrating bat capturing and the use […]

Succulent Festival

Date: Aug 4, 2019

Time: 08:00 – 16:00

Location: Pretoria National Botanical Garden

Pretoria

The festival aims to attract more succulent enthusiasts and create awareness of water wise plant as well as to identify invasive species for the broader public. The festival is open for all succulent lovers including the younger enthusiasts. There will be a rare and beautiful informal succulent show/display and awards certificates to the winners and […]

Proe’toria

Date: Aug 31, 2019

Time: 09:00 tot 19:00

Location: Pretoria National Botanical Gardens

Pretoria

Vanaf 09:00 tot 19:00, smaaklike kos, eksotiese drankies en veilig speelplek vir die kinders – kom loer gerus in by Proe’toria op 31 Augustus by Pretoria National Botanical Gardens. Kyk ook na die ongelooflike kunstenaars wat gaan sorg vir die vermaak! Roan Ash, Demi Lee Moore, Touch of Class, Karlien van Jaarsveld, Georgetown, Corlea, Dewald […]

Publication launch: The sand forest of Maputaland

Date: Jun 3, 2019

Time: 12:00-13:00

Location: National Herbarium Lecture Hall, Pretoria National Botanical Garden

Pretoria

Maputaland in the northeast corner of KwaZulu-Natal lies at the southern end of one of the largest coastal plains in Africa. It is a beautiful area and incredibly species rich, with high levels of plant and animal endemism. The sand forest of Maputaland is especially unique in its biological diversity, geological history and vegetation dynamics. […]

Capital craft beer fest

Date: Jun 15, 2019

Pretoria

Over the last few years Capital Craft Beer Festival has established itself as an indispensable part of the Pretoria social calendar not to be missed as 10 000 beer and music lovers congregate in the beautiful natural scenery offered by the Pretoria National Botanical Gardens. This event sets the bar for the industry with over […]

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