Karoo Desert National Botanical Garden

About Karoo Desert National Botanical Garden

The Karoo Desert National Botanical Garden is a 154-hectare reserve managed by the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI), located 120 km north of Cape Town in Worcester, Western Cape. Established as the southern hemisphere's only true succulent garden, it preserves unique flora from South Africa’s arid and semi-arid regions.

The property includes 11 hectares of cultivated, landscaped beds and 143 hectares of pristine, natural vegetation situated at the foot of the Hex River Mountain range. Open 365 days a year from 07:00 to 18:00, the grounds feature nearly 3,000 succulent species, dedicated Braille and medicinal trails, several designated hiking paths, a retail plant nursery, and the Karoo Proviant Restaurant.