Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden

The garden extends over thirty-seven hectares with numerous avenues lined with palms, including 95 different species from across continents and regions.

Pierre Poivre established this garden in 1770 as a tropical plant research station, making it the first tropical botanical garden in the world.

The botanical garden received its current name in 1988 in honor of Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam, the first Prime Minister of independent Mauritius.

The garden welcomes visitors every day from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, with guided tours available in multiple languages at the entrance.

The garden features the Victoria amazonica water lily, whose flowers change color throughout the day in the central pond.

Location: Pamplemousses District

Inception: 1770

Official opening: 1770

Website: http://ssrbg.govmu.org/English/Pages/default.aspx

GPS coordinates: -20.10815,57.57725

Latest update: May 12, 2025 17:06