Johannesburg Botanical Garden, Johannesburg

Name: Johannesburg Botanical Garden
Address: Johannesburg, South Africa

#64 among attractions in Johannesburg

Botanical garden, Park, Relax in park

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Johannesburg Botanical Garden, Johannesburg

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The Johannesburg Botanical Garden is located in the suburb of Emmarentia in Johannesburg, South Africa. The gardens grew out of a large rose garden that was established in 1964 and subsequently expanded from 1969 to cover an area of around 125 hectares. It is administered by Johannesburg City Parks. The Emmarentia Dam is situated immediately to the east of the garden and shares its extensive acreage. One of the main attractions is the Rose Garden with over 10 000 roses. ()

Local name: Johannesburgse Botaniese TuinCreated: 1968Elevation: 5249 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 26°9'0"S, 28°0'0"E

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Johannesburg Botanical Garden – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Melville Koppies, Westpark Cemetery, Emmarentia Dam, Emmarentia.

1.2 miS
Archaeological site
Melville Koppies, Johannesburg
30 min walk • Melville Koppies, a verdant oasis amidst the urban sprawl of Johannesburg, South Africa, stands as a testament to the region's ecological and historical significance. This nature reserve and city heritage site spans an area of around 160 hectares, offering a tranquil...
1.1 miSW
Cemetery
Westpark Cemetery, Johannesburg
29 min walk • Westpark Cemetery is a large cemetery in Johannesburg, South Africa, and is the resting place of some of the country's well-known citizens. It is a non-denomination designated burial ground, and thus has Christian, Jewish, Muslim and Chinese burial areas. The Jewish section contains a Holocaust Memorial, erected in 1959.
~1850 ftSE
Dam
Emmarentia Dam, Johannesburg
9 min walk • Emmarentia Dam is a dam in Emmarentia, Johannesburg, South Africa. There are several dams that make up Emmarentia Dam, despite its allusion to the singular, with two small dams found upstream in the Johannesburg Botanical Gardens.
0.5 miSE
Garden, Aquarium, Park
Emmarentia, Johannesburg
12 min walk • Emmarentia is a suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa.
0.8 miW
Neighbourhood
Franklin Roosevelt Park, Johannesburg
22 min walk • Franklin Roosevelt Park is a northwestern suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa, around 8 km northwest of City Hall, north of Montgomery Park and southwest of Linden.
1.4 miNE
Restaurant
Parkhurst, Johannesburg
35 min walk • Parkhurst is a small, but dense northern Johannesburg suburb, Gauteng Province, South Africa of about 2000 households and 4000 residents.

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Which popular attractions are close to Johannesburg Botanical Garden?

Nearby attractions include Emmarentia Dam, Johannesburg (9 min walk), Emmarentia, Johannesburg (12 min walk), Franklin Roosevelt Park, Johannesburg (22 min walk).

Johannesburg Botanical Garden, Johannesburg

Facts and practical information

Johannesburg Botanical Garden – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Melville Koppies, Johannesburg

Westpark Cemetery, Johannesburg

Emmarentia Dam, Johannesburg

Emmarentia, Johannesburg

Franklin Roosevelt Park, Johannesburg

Parkhurst, Johannesburg

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Johannesburg Botanical Garden?