Top 10 Most Beautiful Gardens In Africa

A visit to any country in Africa is incomplete without experiencing the continent's diverse flora and fauna. The well-known botanical gardens on the continent are not only educational and enjoyable, but they also support conservation efforts for plants and animals.

Here are botanical gardens across the continent that you should visit.

• Nairobi Botanic Garden
• Jardim Tunduru
• Sarius Palmetum Botanical Garden
• Aburi Botanic Garden
• Entebbe Botanical Gardens
• Aswan Botanical Garden
• Seychelles National Botanical Gardens
• Mauritius National Botanical Garden
• Jardin Majorelle
• Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden

10. Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden

The Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, which is situated in Kirstenbosch on the eastern slopes of Cape Town's Table Mountain, is regarded as one of the world's finest botanical gardens. It was established in 1913 with the intention of promoting, preserving, and displaying the extensive and varied flora of southern Africa. It was also the first botanic garden in the world to focus on the native plants of a country. The Protea, South Africa's national flower, is among the many other plants in the garden, as are Erica, Restios, and Fynbos. The garden is home to more than 125 different species of birds, including the African Dusky Flycatcher, Sugarbird, and Sunbird, as well as a wide range of insects (like the stunning Table Mountain Beauty butterfly) and amphibians (like the Cape River Frog and Chirping Frog). The Centenary Tree Canopy Walkway and a cycling path through the garden are both open to visitors.

9.Jardin Majorelle

The French painter Jacques Majorelle created the Jardin Majorelle in Marrakech, Morocco, in 1886. In 1980, the French designer Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Berge purchased the Jardin Majorelle. Majorelle was particularly interested in the cactus plant when he designed the garden, and the garden is home to a variety of bird species, including the blackbird, sparrow, and turtledove. There are approximately 30 members of the cactus family in the garden. The Yves Saint Laurent monument, which was erected in his honor after the designer passed away in 2008, can also be found in the garden alongside imported bamboo from Southeast Asia. The Berber Museum, which was opened in December 2011 to document the Berber tribe's extensive history, is one of the garden's most distinctive features. Through a collection of films, audio, and music tapes, visitors can learn more about Berber culture.

8. Mauritius National Botanical Garden

The Mauritius National Botanical Garden, formerly known as the Sir Seewoosagur Botanic Garden, is one of the most popular tourist destinations on the island. It is in the Pamplemousse district. Originally the private garden of the French governor nearly 300 years ago, the garden is now the island's national botanical garden. Over 600 different kinds of plants live there, including giant water lilies, the baobab, and Palmier Bouteille. The Jackfruit tree, Indian almond, and talipot palm, both of which are native to Sri Lanka and the Malabar coast of India, can also be found there.

7.Seychelles National Botanical Gardens

National Botanical Gardens of the Seychelles The Seychelles National Botanical Gardens can be found in Mont Fleuri, which is just outside of Victoria. The Coco Der Mer, which has the largest nuts in the plant kingdom, the Koko Maron, which grows on the forest floor and is used by locals to make ropes and brooms, as well as a number of spice and fruit trees, are among the many species of flora and wildlife that can be found there. An orchid house that houses a collection of brightly colored orchids, including native Seychelles orchids, is the gardens' most distinctive feature. The gardens can be reached from downtown Victoria by car or on foot (a 30-minute walk).

6. Aswan Botanical Garden

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Egypt's world-class botanical garden is the Aswan Botanical Garden, also known as Kitchener's Island or El Nabatat Island. It is on an island in the Nile River at Aswan. In the 1800s, Lord Kitchener owned the island because it was given to him as a gift while he was Consul-General in Egypt. In addition to being a great place for families to relax, the garden is also an important Egyptian center for botanical research. The Royal Palm tree and the Sabal Palm tree, as well as numerous species of birds, are just two of the rare and exotic plants that can be observed at the garden. The garden can be reached by hiring a felucca or taking the public ferries that run between Aswan, Elephantine Island, and Kitchener's Island.

5.Entebbe Botanical Gardens

The Entebbe Botanical Gardens are in the Ugandan town of Entebbe, just outside of Kampala, on the shores of Lake Victoria. The gardens attract a lot of people because they have so many different kinds of birds, like sunbirds, black weavers, eagle owls, and so on. A wide range of animals, including the African Open-billed Stork, yellow-billed duck, and grey headed gull, can be observed on and around the lake's shores. The gardens contain a small area of rainforest that is home to medicinal and bamboo plants, thick underbrush, and magnificently tall trees.

4. Aburi Botanic Garden

The Aburi Botanic Garden is one of Ghana's most beautiful tourist attractions. It is just outside the capital city of Accra and has a view of the Accra coastal plain. By providing seedlings and information about scientific farming techniques, the garden helps the southern region of Ghana grow more cocoa. For conservation purposes, the garden contains numerous species of plants, including the mimosa pudica, the Ficus tree, and medicinal plants. The garden also has a lot of birds and butterflies, making it a great place for picnics, nature lovers, and wedding pictures.

3.Sarius Palmetum Botanical Garden

Sarius Palmetum Botanical Garden In Maitama, Abuja, Nigeria, the Sarius Palmetum Botanical Garden is home to over 1,000 distinct plant species, including approximately 450 palm species. Oil and coconut palm, as well as Bismarckia, golden, and royal palm, are among Nigeria's most well-known palms. The pepper fruit, succulent sea grapes, or coccoloba uvifera, and pitanga cherry, or eugenia uniflora, are among the endangered plants in the garden. Ajoke Muhammed, one of Nigeria's first ladies, started the garden because she loved plants and wanted to keep Nigeria's native plants alive.

2.Jardim Tunduru

Jardim Tunduru is a beautiful botanical garden in the middle of Maputo, the capital of Mozambique. It provides visitors with a respite from the bustling city. After undergoing restoration to fix its greenhouse, fencing, public benches, and sanitation and irrigation systems, it reopened in 2015. The Jacaranda tree, Magnolia, and a variety of Palmae plants are among the many trees, shrubs, and flowers in the garden. Numerous species of wildlife, including butterflies, birds, and a bat colony that rests in the treetops, inhabit the garden.

1. Nairobi Botanic Garden

Kenya's Nairobi Museum Ground is home to the beautiful Nairobi Botanic Garden, which is perfect for a picnic or a quick escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. The herb garden, which contains the country's indigenous medicinal plants, the succulents garden, which contains a significant number of succulent species found in Kenya, and the quarry garden, which features a variety of papyrus plants, water lilies, and other water plants, are just a few of the 600 indigenous and 100 exotic plant species that are housed in the garden. The garden also serves as a place for recreation, education, research, conservation, and recreation. Additionally, the garden can be rented for parties, photo sessions, and other leisure activities.