Established in 1982 as the Transvaal National Botanic Garden on land handed over by the Krugersdorp town council, and opened to the public in 1987, this garden was later renamed after Walter Sisulu. It spans about 300 hectares across three natural vegetation zones and shelters more than 600 indigenous plant species. Its centrepiece is the Witpoortjie waterfall, which tumbles over the Roodekrans ridge, and the garden is also home to a breeding pair of Verreaux’s (black) eagles, viewable from a bird hide overlooking a small dam. With a restaurant and gift shop on site, it’s often ranked among the most scenic botanical gardens anywhere, and its open lawns and dramatic backdrop make it a popular setting for outdoor concerts, weddings and events.