Step Inside Babylonstoren’s Living Garden

Part kitchen garden, part botanical wonderland, Babylonstoren’s extraordinary garden is the kind of place where you can happily lose a few hours. Spread across eight acres, the garden is divided into different areas filled with fruit trees, vegetables, herbs, indigenous plants, fragrant flowers and intriguing edible discoveries. Follow pathways beneath vine-covered pergolas, cross little streams, explore the succulent garden and see what’s ripe enough to pick, smell or taste. Inspired by the historic Company’s Garden at the Cape, everything here has a purpose — whether edible, medicinal or simply beautiful. And because the garden changes constantly with the seasons, there’s always something new growing.

BEFORE YOU GO
Allow at least two hours for the garden, although it’s easy to turn your visit into a full day. Babylonstoren offers guided garden tours that are a great option if you want to understand more about the plants, history and philosophy behind the garden; check the current tour times when planning your visit. Comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen and a hat are recommended. There are restaurants, a bakery, farm shop, wine tasting and other experiences on the estate, so it’s worth looking at what else is available before you go. Some workshops and restaurants require separate advance bookings.