MUCH to the relief of Durban residents, one of Durban’s most popular festive events will take place from December 2, 2022 to January 2, 2023. This year’s Trail of Lights at Durban’s legendary Botanic Gardens promises to be bigger, better and brighter than ever before!
“We are incredibly grateful to all our supporters, partners and suppliers, who not only encouraged us to push ahead in some difficult circumstances but pulled out all the stops to make this event a reality,” said event organiser Alene Naidoo. “For starters, the floods in April took a terrible toll on our beautiful gardens, and the landscaping team, led by Curator Martin Clement, has been working non-stop to ensure that the venue is in tiptop shape and ready to welcome visitors again.”
Festooned with thousands of lights, in the awe-inspiring lighting displays, buzzing with live entertainment; Santa’s Grotto; magical festive characters; charity-hosted Santa’s Workshop; KZN’s brightest Christmas tree; a special Secret Garden of Lights concealed within the trail; all new horticultural displays, and two fabulous food gardens – the Trail of Lights is back, bigger, better and brighter!
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An exciting new addition to the event are the two PAWS AND CLAUS nights on December 4 and December 11. Visitors can bring along their ‘fur kids’ – dogs only – to join in the fun!! Ticket sales from these evenings go to Feeding the Furballs charity.
Good to Know:
The Trail of Lights takes place in Africa’s oldest botanical gardens from December 2, 2022, to January 2, 2023, excluding Christmas Day. It’s from 18:00–21:30.
Dates:
02 December – 04 December
09 December – 11 December
14 December – 24 December
26 December – 30 December
01 January – 02 January
Limited tickets will be available at the door. Children two years and under, enter for free.
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Tickets are available from www.webtickets.co.za or Pick ‘n Pay at:
18:00 Entry – R80 per person
19:00 Entry – R75 per person
20:00 Entry – R70 per person
Limited tickets are available at the door – R100 per person (subject to availability).
Tickets on the Paws and Claus nights are R30 per pet, when booked with a full-paying adult ticket.
To stand a chance to win tickets to the Durban Botanic Gardens Trail of Lights, enter with the entry form below:
2022 Trail of Lights
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