Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens Review - Cape Town and Peninsula  South Africa - Sights - Fodor's Travel

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Plus, there were 5 people, which is an odd number of individuals to have on a date. Or maybe it's not. I don't understand what kids are into these days. And on  Source , I offer you: Firebush. Regardless, the company was lovely. Really, when I think back to all the people I've gotten hot and sweaty with You know what? I'm simply gon na stop there. Rand weeps fowl. Kirstenbosch is among 9 arboretums in South Africa. It was established in 1913 with the goal of preserving the country's lots of types of flowers. Even today, practically all the plants in the garden are native to the location. Which does not sound like a big offer until you understand that there are more than 22,000 native types, all of which can be found at Kirstenbosch. Make certain to do it in the searing hot sun. Don't take any breaks or drink any water. No, I'm kidding. You shouldn't do any of that. You'll pass away. Botanically speaking, Kirstenbosch is among the most varied places on the world. It also has among the highest levels of endemism( i.

The entire place is essentially a Benetton advertisement for plants. Behold: ENDEMISM! The garden, together with a number of other protected areas which make up the Cape Floral Area, were stated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004. Even for somebody as nonplussed about plants as I am, it was a great

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method to spend an afternoon.