Teak Place Guest Rooms
Gauteng
Grassland biome
Can support BirdLife South Africa
Price on request
15 km away
Where to stay near Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden
Waterfall and indigenous plants
Gauteng, South Africa
Malaria-free
About Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden
Walter Sisulu is the botanical garden on the West Rand of Johannesburg, built around the Witpoortjie waterfall and the pair of Verreaux's eagles that have nested on the cliff beside it for decades. It is a highveld garden of indigenous plants, a cycad collection and wetland trails, with more than 200 bird species recorded and a weekend picnic culture. It sits on the edge of the Cradle of Humankind and is malaria-free, an easy morning from Johannesburg.
Things to do: Garden tours · Concerts · Weddings · Educational programs
Where you can stay: Day visits · Nearby hotels
Wildlife near Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden
What people record most across Gauteng. Past sightings, never a guarantee.
From iNaturalist records across Gauteng, not confirmed sightings inside this reserve.
Stay in & near Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden
Inside-park stays and nearby lodges, sorted by distance.
No stays are linked to Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden yet. These are the closest ones we have, by straight-line distance from the park, so check the drive before you book.
The Pecan Cottage
Craighall Park, Johannesburg
Grassland biome · Jacaranda
Can support Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital
From R 1,200 a night
19 km away
The Teahouse
Craighall Park, Johannesburg
Grassland biome · Jacaranda
Can support Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital
From R 1,000 a night
20 km away
Greenside East House
Greenside East, Johannesburg
Grassland biome · Jacaranda
Can support Friends of Zoo Lake
From R 2,000 a night
20 km away
Liz at Lancaster Guesthouse
Craighall Park, Johannesburg
Can support BirdLife South Africa
From R 1,320 a night
20 km away
Little Forest
Randburg
Grassland biome
Can support Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital
From R 1,307 a night
20 km away
When to visit Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden
Most of the rain at Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden falls from November to March, peaking in January at about 126 mm. The dry season runs from May to September, with little or no rain. January is the hottest month, with average highs of about 25°C, and June the coolest, with average lows of about 3°C.
| Month | Rain (mm) | Average high (°C) | Average low (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 126 | 25 | 15 |
| February | 94 | 25 | 15 |
| March | 77 | 24 | 13 |
| April | 52 | 21 | 10 |
| May | 14 | 20 | 6 |
| June | 6 | 18 | 3 |
| July | 3 | 17 | 3 |
| August | 5 | 20 | 5 |
| September | 13 | 24 | 9 |
| October | 56 | 25 | 12 |
| November | 84 | 25 | 13 |
| December | 124 | 25 | 15 |
Averages for 2005 to 2024 at the park's centre point, about 1729 m above sea level. Weather data from Open-Meteo.com (opens in a new tab) (ERA5), CC BY 4.0.
Getting there
26.0809° S, 27.8292° E800 km from Cape TownOpen in Maps (opens in a new tab)
Why book here
Your stay helps keep Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden wild
Wild places survive when the communities around them earn more from protecting wildlife than from anything that would replace it. Every stay you book through Spekboom carries a conservation contribution built into the price, never added on top, so choosing where you sleep becomes a way to fund the people and projects keeping this landscape intact.
- Built into every booking
- A conservation share
- Where it goes
- Local causes & communities
Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden: your questions
Where is Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden?
Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden is in Gauteng, South Africa.
Is Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden malaria-free?
Yes. Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden is in an area recorded as malaria-free, which is why it is a common choice for families with young children and for a first safari. Malaria risk can shift with the season and the year, so confirm current advice with a travel clinic before you go.
What wildlife can you see near Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden?
In Gauteng, commonly recorded species include animals such as Southern African Hedgehog, Black Wildebeest, Blesbok, Serval and birds including Eurasian Bittern, Rose-ringed Parakeet, Ovambo Sparrowhawk, based on iNaturalist occurrence data. These reflect the wider province, not confirmed sightings inside the reserve.
When is the rainy season at Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden?
Most of the rain at Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden falls from November to March, peaking in January at about 126 mm. The dry season runs from May to September, with little or no rain. January is the hottest month, with average highs of about 25°C, and June the coolest, with average lows of about 3°C. Averages for 2005 to 2024 at the park's centre point, about 1729 m above sea level.
When is the best time to visit Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden?
The best time to visit Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden is Mar-May, Aug-Oct.
What is there to do at Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden?
Popular activities at Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden include garden tours, concerts, weddings, educational programs.
Parks near Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden
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