Tour Routes
The Lowveld educational tour follows the key features of the Garden. This includes:
- a visit to the enchanting African Rain Forest
- spectacular scenery of the Crocodile River gorge
- Cascade Falls and potholes
- Africa’s largest collection of rare cycads and
- over two thirds of South Africa’s tree species
On the educational tour, one may be lucky enough to spot some of the local wildlife. Animals to be seen include the dwarf mongoose, vervet monkey, rainbow skink and some of the 243 bird species found in the Garden.
Tour routes differ according to the group’s requests. Furthermore tours could be adapted to the group’s schedule. The educational tour duration is between one and two-and-a-half hours. Visitors are welcome to enjoy the Garden after the tour. A picnic basket is permitted, or alternatively one may purchase refreshments from our shop, tea garden or restaurant.
Bookings for adult tours can be made through Lou-Nita Le Roux on 013 752 5531.
Educational tours for schools should be arranged with the Biodiversity Education and Empowerment Centre at 013 752 6504.
Costs
Educational tour fee: R300 00 per education officer plus normal entrance fees.
Minimum amount of people per tour is 10, while a maximum of 25 people are allowed per guide. Additional education officers will be at charge.
Book in advance to avoid disappointment as we work with part-time education officers.
The Riverside Trail: Self-guided Tour
Guided Tours
Bookings for adult tours can be made through Lou-Nita Le Roux on 078 560 6745.
Costs
Educational tour fee: R400 00 per education officer plus normal entrance fees.
The Riverside Trail: Self-guided Tour
The Riverside Trail is a self-guided trail, however a trail booklet is available in English, Afrikaans and siSwati and is sold at the Garden’s entrances. The Riverside Trail booklet interprets the biodiversity and features at nine marked sites along the trail.
Bookings and enquiries:
Tel: 078 560 6745