Birds at the Durban Botanic Gardens
The
Durban Botanic Gardens has a lot of birdlife, especially water
birds which 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)
The
Lake area
Enjoy
your function under the umbrella of majestic, grand old trees
surrounding the Lake. the scenic Lake Area can accommodateup
to 1000 people in a marquee on the lawn. this area is available
for larger functions and cocktail parties. Three-phased electricity
and water are available in this area.
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 has access to
electricity and is beautifully paved, making it an ideal venu
for more formal functions.
Sunken
Garden
This
garden is intimate and provides a good setting for weddings
and cocktail parties.
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 veiwing deck and "next door" is another veiwing
deck at the original resivoir site, allowing magnificent
vistas over the Gardens.
Open
daily
- 07h30
- 17h15 (Winter)
- 07h30 - 17h45 (Summer)
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
