National Botanical Garden (Botswana)
| National Botanical Garden | |
|---|---|
| Location | Okwa Road, The Village |
| Nearest city | Gaborone, Botswana |
| Coordinates | 24°40′00″S 25°56′42″E / 24.66679°S 25.94488°E |
| Area | 7 hectares (17 acres) |
| Created | November 2, 2007 |
| Operated by | Botswana National Museum |
| Open | Monday to Friday: 8:00am to 12:30pm and 2:00pm to 4:00pm. NBG is closed during public holidays and weekends. |
The National Botanical Garden is a 7-hectare (17-acre) park located along the Notwane River 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) south-east of the city center of Gaborone.
The National Botanical Garden first opened on 2 November 2007, with the purpose of protecting Botswana's heritage. The park is managed under the Natural History Division of the Botswana National Museum. It is the first botanical garden in Botswana, housing indigenous plants from around Botswana.