The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) announced its decision to implement dual pricing on February 19.
SANBI took the decision due to the increased costs to the organisation and financial setbacks of 2020 as a result of COVID-19. ‘A different pricing structure for Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden will provide sufficient revenue that will meet our rising conservation needs and ability to maintain a high standard for visitors,’ the organisation said.
The new prices are as follows:
- Non-South African Residents of 18 years and older: R200
- South African Residents of 18 years and older (with ID): R80
- Students from a South African institute (with student card): R45
- Scholars/Learners (6 – 17 years): R25
- Children under 6 years: Free
- BotSoc members (with membership card): Free
- South African residents over the age of 60 (with ID): Free on Tuesdays except on public holidays
Regular visitors to Kirstenbosch would have noticed that entry fees remained unchanged since September 1, 2019. While the new price of R200 for adults is implemented from April 1, South African residents can enjoy a lower rate that is only marginally more expensive than the current rate; adults (18 years and older) will pay R80, and South African students R45.
All learners between 6 and 17 years will pay R25 from April 1 and children under 6 years will continue having free access to the garden, irrespective of where they reside.
In order to claim the lower ticket rate, South African residents over 18 years can show their ID, a certified paper copy of their ID, an electronic copy of their ID or their driver’s licence. Students from a South African tertiary institute need to show their student card in order to qualify for the South African student rate.
For more information contact Kirstenbosch on 021 799 8783.
Picture: SANBI
