Lowveld National Botanical Garden, Botanical garden in Mbombela, South Africa
The Lowveld National Botanical Garden spans rolling terrain with two rivers that create cascading waterfalls and rapids as they flow through the grounds. The space also features a tropical rainforest section with dense vegetation and shaded pathways leading toward the water features.
The garden was established to protect and display the unique vegetation found in the Lowveld region and its transition zones toward the escarpment. This area has long served as a natural meeting point between different plant communities and landscape types.
The garden displays native tree species and preserves plants used in traditional healing practices that remain relevant to local communities. Visitors can encounter these species along the pathways and see how the natural environment supports cultural practices.
The best time to visit is early morning when the pathways are less crowded and temperatures are cooler. Wear comfortable walking shoes since the terrain includes hills and some trails can be steep in places.
A suspended bridge crosses over the Crocodile River, offering an unexpected viewpoint of the waterfalls and rainforest below. This elevated perspective allows visitors to see the forest structure in a way that ground-level pathways cannot provide.
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