Botanic Gardens: Festive Christmas Trail of Lights.

When last did you take time to go to Africa’s oldest surviving botanic gardens? If you have to think about it then it’s been long enough!
The festive season is in the air! Day by day, night by night the excitement bubbles and boils within us as the days of festivities, holidays and giving back approach with pace.
The Botanic Gardens will be hosting an exquisite array of Christmas lights, decorations and festive cheer around the gardens to light up the night from the 17th of December till the 24th between 18:30 and 21:30. The gardens will take on a mystical atmosphere where there will be a 20-30 minute trail filled with sparkling bright light displays to thrill those who come to experience the gleaming awe of the gardens. Wear comfortable shoes and bring your camera to document the beauty that will be displayed for the week leading up to Christmas day.
The event has been put together by multiple charities around the Durban area as well as the Durban Botanic Garden Trust in hopes to raise funds for their charities as well as to showcase the real beauty of the gardens.

 Charity companies that are involved:

• CROW
• Feeding the Furballs
• Husky Rescue KZN
• Hospice
• Monkey Helpline
• The Bunny Barn
• Magic Bean Foundation
• Holah and Rainbows and Smiles
• Durban Botanic Garden’s trust

There will be a Kids’ activity garden with activity coordinators and supervisors to make sure your children enjoy the evenings just as much as you will.

Children activities on offer:

• Meeting Santa and his Christmas crew
• A North Pole mailbox for Santa Claus where letters can be posted
• Cupcake decorating
• Face painting
• Education stations
• Sand-art
• Ceramic painting
• Pony rides

There will also be a Tree of Light in remembrance of loved ones.
Food will be on offer at the pop-up Artisan Food Garden throughout the event. Anything from pizza, hot dogs and gourmet burgers will be on offer plus much more! Make sure to bring cash as some of the stalls do not accept cards.
Parking will be available at the Umpafa grounds at the visitors entrance. Parking surcharge applies. The parking is limited and fills up quickly so it will be better to arrive earlier rather than later. If the parking runs out, street parking it will be!

Rules to adhere by and important information:

• No pets allowed
• No picnic baskets, food, drink or alcohol allowed into the grounds
• Dress weather appropriate as it is an outdoor event
• Tickets R40 online R50 at the gate

Come and explore glistening brilliance that the gardens have to offer.
While the gardens will illuminate the night, your presence will illuminate the lives of many who will benefit from this event.
For more information, take a look at their Facebook page or contact them on 0313099240. Alternatively you can email any queries to info@theeventcompanysa.co.za
Order your tickets online as there is a limited amount of spaces to be filled each night.