North-West University Botanical Garden

The garden spans three hectares along the Mooi River, featuring over 1500 plant species and dedicated areas for plant evolution, vegetables, herbs, and indigenous flora.

The garden originated in 1962 when Dr. W.J. Louw established it to provide plant materials for botany practical sessions at Potchefstroom University.

The garden functions as an educational center where students conduct research while local communities learn about environmental conservation through interpretive plant labels.

Visitors can access the garden through Gate 1 at the corner of Gerrit Dekker and Steve Biko Avenues, with operating hours from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

The garden maintains two greenhouses containing tropical and succulent plants, plus a man-made rocky ridge that hosts native wildlife and various bird species.

GPS coordinates: -26.68195,27.09533

Latest update: March 21, 2025 15:27