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National Botanical Garden- Travel Tips
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The National Botanical Garden in Gaborone, Botswana, spans 7 hectares along the Notwane River and is the country's first botanical garden. Opened in 2007 and managed by the Botswana National Museum, it focuses on preserving the nation's plant heritage. The garden features six sections representing different ecological regions, including the Okavango, Chobe, and Kalahari, showcasing native species such as sausage trees, wild date palms, and mountain aloes. In addition to plant conservation, it maintains botanical monuments like the historic morula tree in Gaborone, linked to the founding of the Botswana Democratic Party.
Reviews of National Botanical Garden
Louise Bennet - 1
Avoid this place. It is totally run down, rat like animals run around and the staff is passive despite all work needed to be done. The place needs a lot of maintanance and care. Doesn't feel safe to visit.
Taylith - 4
Nice, secluded place. It could be better and livelier by redoing the signs. Still, worth the visit.
Ann Marie - 5
Small place but very informative about Botswana botany. Our guide was friendly and helpful.
Crystal Fisher - 5
A lovely safe park space in Gaborone. Places for kids to run around and explore. Bring a blanket and picnic lunch and enjoy some tranquil time in nature.
Sharron Murray - 1
The park is shabby and uncared for, the museum is empty except for a couple of stuffed animals. I kept expecting tumbleweed to blow through. No café either.
