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Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden · Butterfly Conservation Tourism

Kirstenbosch in South Africa has indigenous butterfly gardens within a renowned botanical garden setting. Best season is October to March. Botanical garden infrastructure rates 8/10 with average daily spend $60-150.

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Best season: Summer
Difficulty: 4
Region: South Africa, Cape Town

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