US Botanical Garden

The US Botanical Garden is situated in the historical centre of Stellenbosch (US = University of Stellenbosch).

The main purpose of the garden is educational and therefore it contains both indigenous and exotic plants. One or more plant groups are always being cultivated for research.

The Bonsai Section, US Botanical Garden, Stellenbosch, Cape Town Nature, Cape Town

The Bonsai Section

As the garden is small and compact (only 1,8 hectares), it has to focus mainly on miniature plants such as succulents, herbs, dwarf shrubs, bonsai and pot plants.

This enables one to view, within a short period, an enormous variety of plants from across the globe.

Bench, US Botanical Garden, Stellenbosch, Cape Town Nature, Cape Town

One of the many benches in the garden

The US Botanical Garden is also used extensively by students and other people who want to get some peace and quiet.
There are many benches to sit down and enjoy some silence!

Biobuild Centre, US Botanical Garden, Stellenbosch, Cape Town Nature, Cape Town

Biobuild Centre

Organic and environmentally friendly products, unique to Africa can be purchased in the BioBuild Centre (gift shop).
Products are displayed along with examples of the plants from which the products are made.

Katjiepiering Restaurant, US Botanical Garden, Stellenbosch, Cape Town Nature, Cape Town

The Katjiepiering Restaurant

The Katjiepiering Restaurant, besides its interesting menu, also boasts a "rainforest patio" where meals may be enjoyed.

Useful Information

Garden

Hours:
Open 08:00 - 17:00 daily

Website:
http://www0.sun.ac.za/botaniesetuin/

Telephone:
021 808 3054

Location:
Cnr Neethling and Van Riebeeck Streets, Stellenbosch