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The Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden was founded in 1913 to o preserve the country's unique flora. By this time the Garden was the very first one in the world dedicated to this intention.
The Name "Kirstenbosch" is believed to be a mix of "J.F. Kirsten", who used to be the manager of the land in the 18th century, and the Dutch word for 'forest' or 'bush'.

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Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, Cape Town

The Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden can be found at the eastern slopes of the famous Table Mountain.
The garden is one of eight National Botanical Gardens covering five of South Africa 's six different biomes. Kirstenbosch grows only indigenous South African plants. The estate covers 528 hectares and supports a diverse fynbos flora and natural forest. The cultivated garden (36 hectares) displays collections of South African plants, particularly those from the winter rainfall region of the country.

Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Rhodes Drive, Newlands
Private Bag X7, Claremont
Tel: +27 21 799 8899
Fax: +27 21 797 6570
Information Office: (021) 799 8783
The Garden is open 365 days a year from 08:00 - 19:00 (September -March) and from 08:00 - 18:00 (April - August). The entrance fee is R30 for adults and R20 for South African students with student ID cards. Fees for school children (6-18 years old) are R5. Children under 6 years old and Botanical Society members have free entry. SA senior citizens have free entry on Tuesdays, if it is not a public holiday.

The Kirstenbosch Summer Concerts

Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts are a fantastic way to spend a Sunday sunset in Cape Town. The open-air amphitheatre concerts cater for all music tastes, from jazz, folk, rock to big band Swing and are a delightful way to enjoy the surroundings and unwind.
Held in the breathtaking setting of the botanical gardens, every Sunday between 17:30 and 18:30 from November to April, the concerts offer a unique experience.
Part of the charm lies in the warm, friendly and relaxed atmosphere, with music-lovers picnicking on the soft grass banks that slope downward towards the stage.
Bring your friends and family and slip blissfully into another week listening to music on the Kirstenbosch lawns with a bottle of Cape wine and a delicious picnic.
(taken from oldmutual.co.za) - also visit the Old Mutual Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts group on facebook!