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Caledon Wild Flower Garden
Afrikaans name: Caledon Botaniese Tuin
Caledon Wild Flower Garden
Photo © Johan van Zyl
Western Cape
The Caledon Wild Flower Reserve, situated next to the town of Caledon, is known by a number of names including Caledon Botanical Gardens and Venster Kloof Botanical Gardens. "Venster Kloof" is the Afrikaans name for a rock in the area that looks like a window.
The reserve is well-known for its collection of indigenous plants and trees, including many species of fynbos.
Accommodation in CaledonA number of species of birds have been recorded in the gardens. One can also hike through the nature reserve that borders the gardens.
In September each year the gardens host a flower show.
The Caledon Wild Flower Garden is a great place to see indigenous plants and trees
Photo © Johan van Zyl