The Durban Botanic Gardens boasts a large variety of birdlife,
especially water birds that can be seen around the lake area. Regular
bird counts are held at the Gardens. For a full list of the birds seen at
the Durban Botanic Gardens, click here… (MS Excel Spreadsheet)

Garden of the Senses
A unique setting, the Garden of the Senses won the award for the best garden of the year award for 2003 from the South African Landscape Institute. The area is beautifully paved making for easy access.

Sunken Garden
This beautiful floral structured garden is well worth a visit.

Do not forget our popular PICNIC SITES throughout the Gardens which accommodate small groups of people.

The Fern Dell
The Fern Dell has been upgraded and has a viewing deck and "next
door" is another viewing deck at the original reservoir site, allowing
magnificent vistas over the Gardens.

The Durban Botanic Gardens Tea Garden
This is a restful oasis, where family and friends can rejuvenate and soak
up the beauty that surrounds them, while sipping a cuppa and tasting the
delicious eats that the Tea Garden has to offer. Be sure to try out their
Famous "Crumpets and Scones with the WORKS".

Opening Times : Mondays : 10:00 – 16:00
                            Tuesday – Sunday : 9:00 – 16:00
For further information contact: 031 2012766