South African National Biodiversity Institute

General information

Pretoria NBG: Visitor Information

When is the best time to visit the Garden?

The Garden is situated in the typical South African Highveld climate zone. Summers are predominantly warm to hot (November to February), and winters are cold and crispy. Rainfall normally occurs in summer in the form of thunderstorms.

Visit the Garden all year round because each season brings something special to look forward to.

General Garden rules

Please do:
•Walk around
•Sightsee
•Hike
•Bird watch
•Picnic
•Exercise
•Socialize
•Learn more about nature
•Appreciate the natural
•Enjoy the environment
•Get gardening tips

Please don't:
•Make fires
•Braai
•Skate board
•Cycle (bicycle, tricycle etc.)
•Climb trees
•No firearms allowed
•Swim
•Pick/collect any fauna or flora
•Graffiti
•No animals allowed (only guide dogs)
•Camp

Physically challenged visitor facilities

Toilet facilities at the Garden entrance, restaurant and Tea Garden are adapted for physically challenged people.

Wheelchairs can be obtained from the Garden entrance on request.

All pathways, except for the pathways on the ridge (Dassie Trail), the Succulent Garden and Cycad Garden, are accessible to visitors in wheelchairs. A special theme garden, the Enabling Garden, addressing the needs of physically challenged people has been developed near the Garden entrance. Make time to visit this garden to get interesting information and tips on how to adapt a garden for the physically challenged. Information in Braille is also displayed on information boards.