The Company GardenThe Company Garden, refers to a beautiful public park right in the centre of Cape Town. The main purpose of starting a Dutch settlement in the Cape was to serve as a halfway refreshment station for ships travelling to the East.
The Dellville Wood Memorial with the SA National Museum in the background Adjacent to the garden, is Government Avenue, an almost 1km cobblestone path, connecting the suburb of Gardens to the centre of the city.
Government Avenue Walking up Government Avenue from Adderly Street's side, you get to see St George's Cathedral on your Right.The buildings on your left, are the South African Parliament and Tuynhuys.
Tuynhuis as seen from Government Avenue A walk in the garden gives you the opportunity to see:
This Saffraan Pear tree is believed to have been planted in the time of Jan van Riebeeck and is the oldest cultivated tree in South africa
The Rose Garden The highlight for any child, however, is a visit to the Company Garden Tea Room. They serve really nice scones and hamburgers. A visit to the garden is a whole day trip, as you have access to:
Take a break and enjoy the sights and sounds of the Garden
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