Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens
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The Magnificent Walter Sisulu Botanical gardens are home to the only Black Eagles in the World living close to a residential area.
Waymark Code: WM1DM0
Location: Gauteng, South Africa
Date Posted: 04/14/2007
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The
Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens consists of an area of almost 300 hectares. One
can see both landscaped and typical Highveld vegetation.
The Botanical Garden was first opened in 1982. It's main attractions are the
Witpoortjie falls and the Nesting pair of Black Eagles. The Garden is home to
some 600 naturally occurring plant species, 220 bird species and numerous
small animal species, including small antelope and jackal.
The Botanical Gardens has some fascinating Geology, above
the falls the visitor can see the rock layers that were once inshore of the
ancient inland sea 2950 million years ago. Just next to the falls one can also
see an obvious fault line.
The Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens are a great way to spend a lazy Sunday
afternoon.
Click here to see a
virtual tour of the gardens