Karoo Desert National Botanical Garden

Cheiridopsis denticulata flowering in the Richtersveld section.

The Western Cape Environmental Education Friends (WCEEF)—alongside major green champions like CapeNature, SANParks, and the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation—has officially launched The Big Biodiversity Challenge.

Calling all eco-warriors, creators, and future scientists!
If you are in Grades 6 to 9 and live in the Western Cape, it is time to turn your boldest ideas into real-world action.

Read more on the challenge here: https://iol.co.za/weekend-argus/news/2026-05-27-join-the-big-biodiversity-challenge-a-call-to-young-eco-warriors-in-the-western-cape/

South African National Biodiversity Institute celebrates Nature Photography Day to provide a chance for South Africans to reconnect with nature by capturing the beauty that will exist forever.

SANBI’s botanical and zoological gardens are amazing nature-based tourism destinations, where beauty of plants and animals shine through the winter sun.

Between 12 – 16 June 2026, visit SANBI’s botanical and zoological gardens to celebrate Nature Photography Day

Visit SANBI’s botanical and zoological gardens and take a photo that best resonates with what you consider beautiful in nature and share on social media by tagging SANBI’s social media platform and using the following hashtags: , ,

Win a day visit to one of our botanical or zoological gardens.

Entries close 16 June 2026

It is a beautiful day to hike and spend time in nature.

World Environment Day reminds us: There is no Planet B. Small actions today can lead to a big, lasting impact.

Climate change is no longer a future concern, it is happening now, and every choice we make matters. From reducing waste to protecting biodiversity, everyday actions can help build a more sustainable future.

As the South African National Biodiversity Institute, we invite you to take action for nature and join us in protecting our planet.

Read more on climate change action: https://www.sanbi.org/news/new-climate-change-fact-sheets-turning-science-into-action/

🌿 Take a midweek pause at Karoo Proviant.

Whether you're joining us for breakfast, a leisurely lunch, coffee and cake, or simply a moment of peace in the garden, our doors are open and the coffee is brewing.

Good food. Warm hospitality. Beautiful surroundings.

📍 108 Roux Road, Panorama, Worcester
(Inside the Karoo Desert National Botanical Garden)

📞 067 365 9610

Open Tuesday – Sunday
⏰ 08:00 – 17:00
(Kitchen closes at 16:00)

We look forward to welcoming you.