The Garden Route Botanical Garden, established in 1998, is situated at the base of the Outeniqua Mountains in George, South Africa. The 16-hectare garden is dedicated to the conservation and appreciation of the region’s diverse indigenous fauna and flora. For further info click the link below

Opening & Closing Times, Entrance Fee rates, and Guidelines for Visitors to the Garden Route Botanical Garden: guidelines to help us preserve this beautiful natural space for everyone to enjoy! Your motto: take only photographs and leave only footprints.

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The Garden Route Indigenous Nursery (GRIN), situated within the Garden Route Botanical Garden (GRBG) in George, South Africa, is dedicated to the cultivation and conservation of indigenous plants. Initially established by the Botanical Society (BotSoc) shortly after the proclamation of the garden in 1998, the nursery aimed to support the garden’s planting requirements.

The Garden Route Botanical Garden boasts a remarkable array of flora and fauna biodiversity, highlighting the unique ecological characteristics of the Southern Cape region. The garden showcases diverse habitats, including fynbos, forest, and wetland ecosystems, which support a rich variety of wildlife and is home to over 1,000 species. For further information, click on the link below.

The Southern Cape Herbarium was established in 1995 by Yvette van Wijk and Jan Vlok and was originally housed at the George Museum. When the herbarium at the Saasveld Forestry Technicon closed, its specimens were sent to Pretoria. Yvette and Jan believed that these specimens belonged in George and organized for their return, thus founding the Southern Cape Herbarium.