THE annual Durban Botanic Gardens’ Trail of Lights is from 14 to 30 December, and Africa’s oldest botanic gardens will be lit up with a thousand lights, with added outdoor fun and festive activity.
“The good news for everyone celebrating Christmas in Durban is the chance to
experience the gardens illuminated at night…a rare and special experience.” https://www.facebook.com/DurbanBotanicGardensTrailofLights/videos/vb.2039901692959870/265079280814442/?type=2&theater This year, in addition to the trail which features magical Christmas characters, a talking tree and the Remembrance Tree of Light, there is live music from Durban’s best local talent between 7.30pm to 8.30pm each night according to event organiser, Alene Naidoo.
“A food garden with some of the city’s best local vendors offer a range of food options. No food or drinks will be permitted into the gardens.”
This year’s charities include CROW, Feeding the Furballs, Cupcakes of Hope and TAFTA. “Santa’s grotto presented by CROW will have a very unusual, not-to-be-missed South African-style sleigh,” Naidoo said. ALSO READ: Fabulous reads – You’re in for a wild ride The Trail of Lights is the Durban Botanic Gardens’ biggest annual fund-raiser and proceeds go towards the upkeep and preservation of the gardens. Tickets are R50 each if booked online or at a Pick n Pay Store, children under two go free. Limited tickets will be available each night at the door at R70 per ticket. 
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