We arrived at the gardens in time for the 10:45 am guided tour. Our guide, Erica, took us on a two hour stroll through the gardens. We gradually climbed up the paths, through a variety of flowers, shrubs and trees that showcased the unique flora of South Africa. The flowers were amazing as were the birds. We enjoyed the treetop walk and ended our visit in the garden restaurant.

The first actual rain we experienced on our trip occurred while we were in the garden gift shop. We had a lazy evening picnic in our hotel. We had a cozy living room space near our hotel room. Ken and Denise had a patio that had comfy seating for 6 as part of their room. We were well cared for.