The Durban Botanic Gardens (South Africa)
(EN) .The Durban Botanic Gardens is situated in the City of Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It is Durban's oldest public institution and Africa's oldest surviving botanic gardens. The gardens cover an area of 15 hectares in a subtropical climate.The Durban Botanic Gardens was established to participate in the quest of Kew Gardens to establish a series of botanic gardens across the world which would assist in the introduction of economically valuable plants, and to supply plants to Kew that were new to science. The first garden was established in December 1849 by Dr Charles Johnston on the edge of the Berea Ridge next to the Umgeni River (near Quarry Road). He was in charge of the gardens for less than 1 year. A Scot called Mark McKen then took his place and began to establish gardens of plants of economic value such as sugar cane, tea, coffee and pineapples. In 1851 the botanical gardens were relocated closer to town, to its present site. From 1853 to 1860 there were various curators, the most notable of which was Robert Plant, who died of malaria while collecting plants near Lake st. Lucia. McKen then returned in 1860 and was the curator for the next 12 years; until his death in 1872.
A German by the name of William Keit arrived from Glasnevin in Ireland to take over the curatorship of the gardens, but economic depression in Natal, a drought, and the Anglo-Zulu War took its toll. Keit resigned in 1881 to become a nurseryman and was later Durban's first director of parks.(wikipedia)
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Durban Botanical Gardens, South Africa
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Botanic Garden - Durban - South Africa
The Durban Botanic Garden (est. 1849) is currently Africa’s oldest surviving botanic garden.
Trail of Lights 2019 Durban Botanic Gardens
Join us at the Durban Botanic Gardens for a magical, botanical outdoor trail of lights celebrating Christmas.
Follow the trail along the Garden’s paths through the trees and landscape which will be spectacularly lit and all aglow.
There’s something for everyone at this festive event, an illuminated trail that winds its way through Africa’s oldest surviving Botanic Garden providing a magical experience after dark and fun for all the family in a safe and secure environment.
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Its Spring and there's no better season to enjoy a walk through the Durban Botanic Gardens, Africa's oldest horticultural space which is a haven for residents and wildlife.
These gardens not only contain a variety of plants from every continent but also led to the development of the sugar industry in Natal.
Trail of Lights 2018 Durban Botanic Gardens
Join us at the Durban Botanic Gardens for a magical, botanical outdoor trail of lights celebrating Christmas.
Follow the trail along the Garden’s paths through the trees and landscape which will be spectacularly lit and all aglow.
There’s something for everyone at this festive event, an illuminated trail that winds its way through Africa’s oldest surviving Botanic Garden providing a magical experience after dark and fun for all the family in a safe and secure environment.
Embracing the season of giving, the Durban Botanic Gardens Trust has included KZN based charities who will be involved in the event and raise funds for their causes by running the kids activity garden. All proceeds raised from this activations go directly towards their worthy causes.
Charities chosen to participate at the 2018 Durban Botanic Gardens Trail of Lights are CROW, TAFTA, FEEDING THE FURBALLS AND CUPCAKES FOR HOPE
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Zulu Dancers in Durban Botanical Gardens
In February 2010 we were in Durban, South Africa stroling through the beautiful Botanical Gardens when we came accross what turned out to be a company relaunch that included a lot of Zulu dancing. The unexpected is always awesome.
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Durban is located on the east coast of South Africa in the province of KwaZulu-Natal and in the municipality of eThekwini. It is the third largest city in South Africa and the busiest port in Africa. According to the 2007 Community Survey, the population of the eThekwini municpality was 3,468,08Durban was originally called Port Natal, and was founded by British settlers. Indian workers were brought in to work the sugar cane plantations, making this one of the largest population centers of Indians in the world, outside of India. Zulu and English are the most common languages in Durban.Durban Botanical Gardens, ☎ +27 (0)31 201-1303 (dalzellc@durban.gov.za, fax: +27 (0)31 309-1271), [9]. Visit on a Saturday and see a mixture of Cultural weddings all having their photos taken edit
Berea. This is a long ridge overlooking the harbor, city center and beaches. Once covered with coastal forest, it is now completely built up. edit
City Hall. There is an art gallery and outdated science museum inside, as well as a public library.
The Golden Mile The Golden Mile, the nickname for the beaches near downtown that stretch along the Indian Ocean, is well known for it's excellent surfing, occasional shark attack and wide sandy beaches. Visiting around the Christmas holidays ensures a crowded experience, complete with stations for missing children, but visit at the off season and you'll practically have the place to yourself, save the serious surfers. There are also play pools and playgrounds for children along the waterfront, as well as hotel, bars and restaurants.
Crocodile Creek. In the ‘sugar town’ of Tongaat (just a few miles past Umhlanga) you will find Crocodile Creek, on the Tongaat river in sub-tropical bush. This creek is home to over 7000 Nile Crocodiles, Alligators, Caiman, snakes and other reptiles. The farm includes bush and hill trails, a waterfall, river plains and thatched buildings with tree top walkways. An awesome place to spend a day, refreshments are available and you can also browse through the shop which sells curios, crocodile leather goods and even croc dishes. edit
Mahatma Gandhi Settlement, ☎ 031 337 0959, [10]. edit
Durban North Japanese Gardens, ☎ +27 (0)31 563-1333. Free entrance. edit
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Trail of Lights - Durban Botanic Gardens
As night falls, join us at the Durban Botanic Gardens for a magical, botanical outdoor trail of lights celebrating Christmas.
Follow the trail along the Garden’s paths through the trees and landscape which will be spectacularly lit and all aglow.
There’s something for everyone at this festive event, an illuminated trail that winds its way through Africa’s oldest surviving Botanic Garden providing a magical experience after dark and fun for all the family in a safe and secure environment.
Embracing the season of giving, the Durban Botanic Gardens Trust has included KZN based charities who will be involved in the event and raise funds for their causes
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GCV Productions and the Durban Botanic Gardens Trust collaborated on bringing the Trail of Lights to life on video during the festivals opening night. the complete video is filmed on a DJI Osmo camera and music for the video was provided by
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Best Hotel Accommodation near Durban Botanic Gardens, Durban
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A- Garden Court Marine Parade
167 OR O R Tambo Parade 4001
B- The Benjamin
141 Florida Road | Morningside 4001
C- Garden Court South Beach
73 OR Tambo Parade 4056
D- Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani
63 OR O R Tambo Parade | Durban 4001
E- Suncoast Towers
20 Battery Beach Road 4001
F- The Concierge Boutique Bungalows
37-43 St Mary's Avenue | Greyville 4001
G- Hilton Durban
12 - 14 Walnut Road 4001
00 27 31 336 8100
H- The Saint James on Venice Boutique Hotel
100 Venice Road | Morningside 4001
I- Audacia Manor Boutique Hotel
11 Sir Arthur Road | Morningside 4001
J- Belaire Suites
151 Snell Parade | Durban 4001
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Durban, a coastal city in eastern South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province, is known for its African, Indian and colonial influences. Refurbished for soccer’s 2010 World Cup, the seafront promenade runs from uShaka Marine World, a huge theme park with an aquarium, to the futuristic Moses Mabhida Stadium. The Durban Botanical Gardens showcases African plant species.
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