The Dell section consists of: Colonel Bird's Bath - this area is definitely the place to be on a hot summer's day as it provides a suitable habitat for shade loving plants like ferns, impatiens, etc; Otter Pond; Cycad Amphitheatre - this was the first collection of plants to be established at Kirstenbosch.

Unfortunately, cycads are rare and endangered in their natural habitats.

Fortunately, Kirstenbosch has an active propagation programme to increase the number of plants available to gardeners and collectors.

Pearson's Grave - the first Director of Kirstenbosch, Professor H. Harold Pearson, is buried here in the shade of a beautiful Atlas Cedar tree.

It was his vision and energy that led to the creation of these magnificent gardens.