Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden

Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden is a famous botanical garden which is situated at the Eastern slope of the Table Mountain, Capetown, South Africa. The Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden was founded in the year 1913 and it's so famous worldwide because only indigenous plants are cultivated in the garden.

If you are a tourist in Cape Town, it is advised that you pay Kirstenbosch a visit. It is situated in one of the most beautiful spots in Cape Town, and considering that Cape Town is the most beautiful place in South Africa, and that South Africa is the most beautiful place in the world, this is not a statement to be taken lightly. (wikipedia, 2009)

And what are we waiting for...here are some of the beautiful photos during the winter..too bad it's not spring season.

That's the Table Mountain behind covered by mists..


Some of the view from the entrance


Such a relaxing place


Along the walkway


An overview of some parts of the garden

And here are the flowers and plants..the indigenous...

purple and yellow flowers..anyone who knows the name of the flowers?


a french fry shaped vegetation..it would look delicious if it's in golden yellow in color


that's an aloe vera species from South Africa..huge one


Flowers blooming from the other family of Aloe Vera..sorry that I'm unable to identify the real name as I'm not a biologist..

That's bird of paradise

and a Turkey running around freely

Another indigenous species

And a plant used as traditional medicines against AIDS, cancers etc

An European Oak

SOME PHOTOGRAPHIES ON THE SCENERIES AND RIVERS

On the left: A peculiar tree shape..on the right: a view near the exit..

THAT'S ALL FOR NOW...UP NEXT WILL BE THE TABLE MOUNTAIN...WHICH IS THE MAIN DISH OF CAPETOWN..

--EnDz--