A Lush Retreat: Johannesburg Botanical Gardens

Getting There

• Car

  If you are driving, navigate to Olifants Rd in Emmarentia, Randburg. From Johannesburg city center, take the M1 highway northbound. Use the left two lanes to take exit 18 for M31 toward Grayston Dr/Rivonia. Follow M31 and merge onto the N1. Continue on the N1 and take exit 95 for M2 toward Germiston. Merge onto the M2 and then take exit 5 to merge onto M1 North. Follow signs for the N1 North and take exit 95 for the M1 North. Continue on the M1 until you reach the exit for the M59. Follow the signs for Olifants Rd. The botanical gardens will be on your left. Parking is available on-site, but check for any parking fees.

• Public Transport - Metrobus

  For those using public transport, take the Metrobus service. Start by getting to a Metrobus station in your area. Board a bus that heads towards the Johannesburg city center. Transfer to a bus that goes to the Emmarentia area. You can use the Metrobus route planner online to find the best connections from your starting point. Once you arrive in Emmarentia, follow local signs to Olifants Rd, where the Johannesburg Botanical Gardens is located. Tickets for the Metrobus typically cost around ZAR 12-15.

• Public Transport - Gautrain

  If you are near a Gautrain station, you can take the Gautrain to Park Station in Johannesburg. From Park Station, transfer to a Metrobus route that goes to Emmarentia. Again, use the Metrobus route planner to ensure you get the correct bus to Olifants Rd. This option is slightly more expensive due to the Gautrain fare, which typically ranges from ZAR 20-40 depending on your starting location.

• Taxi or Rideshare

  For a more direct route, consider using a taxi or rideshare service like Uber. Simply input 'Johannesburg Botanical Gardens, Olifants Rd, Emmarentia' as your destination. The fare will vary based on your starting location but can range from ZAR 100-300 depending on the distance and traffic conditions.