Harold Porter National Botanical Garden
About 200 hectares of fynbos, forest and mountain trails between the Kogelberg and the sea
Harold Porter National Botanical Garden covers almost 200 hectares between mountain and sea in the Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve, along Clarence Drive (the R44). Around 10 hectares are cultivated gardens; the rest is pristine natural fynbos. About 1,600 plant species grow here, a richness per area that is among the greatest in the world.
Foot trails lead to cliffs, ravines, forest, streams and mountain pools, and some 60 bird species have been recorded, along with porcupines, genets, hyraxes, baboons and snakes. There are picnic areas, and the garden is run by the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI).
It was bought in 1939 by Harold Porter and partners, became a reserve in 1955 and opened as a garden in 1959. Typical opening hours are 08:00 to 16:30 on weekdays with slightly longer weekend hours, and adult entry has been about R55 to R60: confirm hours and fees with SANBI.
| Category | Nature Reserves & Gardens |
| Town | Betty’s Bay |
| Address | Corner of Clarence Drive and Broadwith Road, Betty's Bay, 7141, Betty’s Bay |
| Phone | 087 260 9757 |
| Website | https://www.sanbi.org/gardens/harold-porter/ |
Location
Corner of Clarence Drive and Broadwith Road, Betty's Bay, 7141, Betty’s Bay
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