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Lowveld National Botanical Garden

Coordinates:25°26′40″S30°57′58″E / 25.44444°S 30.96611°E /-25.44444; 30.96611
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Botanical garden near Mbombela in Mpumalanga, South Africa

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Lowveld National Botanical Garden
Map
Interactive map of Lowveld National Botanical Garden
TypeBotanical garden
LocationMbombela
Coordinates25°26′40″S30°57′58″E / 25.44444°S 30.96611°E /-25.44444; 30.96611
Area165 hectares (410 acres)
Websitesanbi.org/gardens/lowveld/
Walkways in the artificial forest, consisting of indigenous and introduced African plants

TheLowveld National Botanical Garden, one of the nine National Botanical Gardens ofSouth Africa is located just outsideMbombela,Mpumalanga at the confluence of theCrocodile River and Nels River, which are separated by an extensive promontory.[1] A lookout point at the far end of the garden, reached through a rainforest trail (surrounded byclivias,fig trees, andbaobab) allows views of the river in the deep gorge.

600 native and 2,000 imported plant species grow in the garden. Almost 650 native tree species are found there as well. The largest collection ofcycads in the country is found inLowveld, as well as agene bank for such plants.[2]

The garden is 165 ha in size, with only 30 ha landscaped while the rest remains natural with low, or no maintenance.[3]

The Botanical Garden was established in 1969 and officially opened on 10 September 1971.[3] It was created on land made available by the Nelspruit Town Council and HL Hall and Sons, a large landowning and farming enterprise in the area.[4]

TheN4 road runs through the northern portion of the park.

The garden has hippos that live in the rivers running through it.[5]

Amenities

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The garden includes a medicinal garden, children's play area, Braille garden, indigenous tree nursery and environmental education centre.[6]

There is a restaurant near Entrance 1 of the garden and a tea garden closer to Entrance 2.

Gallery

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  • Water feature at the entrance
    Water feature at the entrance
  • Riparian vegetation flanking the Crocodile River. A pedestrian and road bridge links the two sections.
    Riparian vegetation flanking the Crocodile River. A pedestrian and road bridge links the two sections.
  • The Mpumalanga Provincial Legislature can be seen from the Botanical Gardens
    The Mpumalanga Provincial Legislature can be seen from the Botanical Gardens
  • Crocodile River in the Lowveld Botanical Garden while in flood in January 2026
    Crocodile River in the Lowveld Botanical Garden while in flood in January 2026
  • Medicinal Plants Garden sign in the Lowveld National Botanical Garden
    Medicinal Plants Garden sign in the Lowveld National Botanical Garden

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References

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  1. ^"Google Travel".www.google.com. Retrieved2023-03-03.
  2. ^"Tourist Attractions in Mpumalanga".www.sabusinessconnect.co.za. Retrieved2023-03-03.
  3. ^ab"History - SANBI". 2018-03-08. Retrieved2026-01-17.
  4. ^"Botanical Garden: Professor was Most Impressed".The Lowvelder, Archives at National Library of South Africa. 2 March 1967.
  5. ^"Nursery, Forests & Biodiversity Education & Empowerment Centre - SANBI". 2018-03-08. Retrieved2026-01-17.
  6. ^"Lowveld - SANBI". 2018-03-04. Retrieved2026-01-17.
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