Embark on an affordable self-guided audio tour of Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. Explore the enchanting gardens, hear from a researcher, and enjoy complete control over your tour experience. Get unlimited use before and after your booking date.
Embark on an affordable self-guided audio tour of Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. Explore the enchanting gardens, hear from a researcher, and enjoy complete control over your tour experience. Get unlimited use before and after your booking date.
- Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden - Embark on a meandering journey that commences and concludes near the Kirstenbosch Tearoom Restaurant at Gate 2. Initiate the tour via the app, tuck your phone away, and follow the guidance of your audio companion as you explore the gardens. The walk spans roughly 2km and is typically completed in about an…
- Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden - Embark on a meandering journey that commences and concludes near the Kirstenbosch Tearoom Restaurant at Gate 2. Initiate the tour via the app, tuck your phone away, and follow the guidance of your audio companion as you explore the gardens. The walk spans roughly 2km and is typically completed in about an hour if you choose not to stop; however, you’re free to take breaks to enjoy the scenery. Along the pathway, you’ll find several benches and shaded areas on the expansive green lawns perfect for a picnic.
Notable features and highlights include:
- The garden of extinction
- The fragrance garden
- Useful plants collection
- Erica beds
- Birds Pool
- Cycad collection
- The Centenary Tree Canopy Walkway
- The arboretum and Van Riebeeck’s Hedge
- Mathews Rockery (Aloe and succulent collection)
- The concert stage
- Spring flower beds (best visited in August September)
- Zimbabwe Stone Sculpture Garden
You can view the precise trail upon downloading the tour, and the audio for the tour is accessible at any time. After downloading, the tour is fully functional offline.

- VoiceMap Application
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Lifetime access to the ‘Kirstenbosch Walking Tour’ by VoiceMap
- VoiceMap Application
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Lifetime access to the ‘Kirstenbosch Walking Tour’ by VoiceMap
- Smartphone
- Transportation
- Food/drinks
- Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
- Smartphone
- Transportation
- Food/drinks
- Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
PLEASE NOTE: This is a self-guided audio tour and NOT an entry ticket to Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden. Tickets must be purchased separately at the entrance gate or in advance on Webtickets.
Enjoy a leisurely walk through the stunning lower slopes of Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden with this budget-friendly tour.
• Discover the…
PLEASE NOTE: This is a self-guided audio tour and NOT an entry ticket to Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden. Tickets must be purchased separately at the entrance gate or in advance on Webtickets.
Enjoy a leisurely walk through the stunning lower slopes of Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden with this budget-friendly tour.
• Discover the breathtaking Garden of Extinction and the fragrance garden
• Listen to insights from producer Jeanette Clarke, a researcher
• Complete the tour in 45 minutes or take your time at each stop, with full control over your start and finish times
• Enjoy unlimited access before and after your booking date
After booking, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code under “Before You Go”. Simply download the VoiceMap app and enter your code.
The app provides directions to the starting point, and once there, put on your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap offers automatic GPS playback with turn-by-turn directions and functions offline.
- Your redemption code for downloading the tour is included in your booking confirmation.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.