Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens: A Self-guided Audio Tour
PLEASE NOTE: This is a self-guided audio tour, not an entry ticket to Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden. Tickets must be purchased separately at its entrance gate or ahead of time on Webtickets.
Stroll through Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden’s spectacular lower slopes with this affordable tour.
• Explore the magnificent Garden of Extinction and the fragrance garden • Hear from producer Jeanette Clarke, a researcher • Do it all in 45 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.
The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
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Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens: A Self-guided Audio Tour
What's included in Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens: A Self-guided Audio Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
The tour takes you on a wandering walk beginning and ending just outside the Kirstenbosch Tearoom Restaurant at Gate 2. Start the tour in the app, put your phone in your pocket, and let your guide direct you through the gardens. The total walking distance is approximately 2km and takes about an hour without stopping, but you can pause anytime to rest and admire your surroundings. There are a number of benches along the route as well as shady spots on the sweeping green lawns where you are welcome to picnic. Key landmarks and attractions include: • The garden of extinction • The fragrance garden • Useful plants collection • Erica beds • Birds Pool • Cycad collection • The Centenary Tree Canopy Walkway • The arboretum and Van Riebeeck's Hedge • Mathews Rockery (Aloe and succulent collection) • The concert stage • Spring flower beds (a must in August September) • Zimbabwe Stone Sculpture Garden The exact route can be seen upon downloading the tour and audio from the tour can be listened to anytime. Once downloaded, the tour works entirely offline.
Inclusions
- VoiceMap Application
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Lifetime access to the 'Kirstenbosch Walking Tour' by VoiceMap
- Smartphone
- Transportation
- Food/drinks
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Your redemption code for downloading the tour is included in your booking confirmation.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Our tour starts and ends just outside the Kirstenbosch Tearoom Restaurant at Gate 2. Before arrival, install the VoiceMap app and use the code provided on your ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart any time and complete at your own pace.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
VOICEMAP CODE ─── Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. VoiceMap has sent you an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour. This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code. DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS ─── Once you've received your code, please follow these steps: 1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app 2. Create an account 3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes 4. Enter your code then select Download Now PLEASE NOTE ─── • You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point. • This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next. • When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point. • Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour. SUPPORT ─── For technical support and other queries, please email [email protected]
