Join us at the Durban Botanic Gardens for a magical, botanical outdoor trail of lights celebrating Christmas.
Follow the trail along the Garden’s paths through the trees and landscape which will be spectacularly lit and all aglow.
There’s something for everyone at this festive event, an illuminated trail that winds its way through Africa’s oldest surviving Botanic Garden providing a magical experience after dark and fun for all the family in a safe and secure environment.
Embracing the season of giving, the Durban Botanic Gardens Trust has included KZN based charities who will be involved in the event and raise funds for their causes by running the kids activity garden. All proceeds raised from these activation’s go directly towards their worthy causes.
2019 Chosen Charities will be announced SOON…
Visit Santa’s Grotto and the magical Elf Village
Browse the Festive Market for bespoke gifting and decor
Walk the trail illuminated by millions of lights and take in the majestic gardens all lit up at night
Meet our magical Christmas characters, the forest fairies, Mr Snowman and more..
Photo Opportunities available with Santa each night
Live music daily from 19h30 – 20h30
Bigger Food Garden offering the best proudly local cuisine. We have something for EVERYONE.
plus so much more..
EVENT DATES
Preview Evening – 12 December 2019
(Be the first to see the lights – Only 1000 Tickets available
Thereafter the event runs from the 13th December until the 30 December 2019 (closed on Christmas Day)
TICKET PRICES
Preview Evening – R120pp
Early Bird Tickets (available until the 30 November 2019 ) – R50pp
General Admission Tickets (from the 01 December 2019) – R65pp
Children under 2 are Free.
Book your tickets below at Webtickets or at your nearest Pick n Pay.
Tickets launch on the 01 October 2019
At the door ticket price R80.00 (subject to availability)
Limited tickets available per night. We advise you to pre-book to avoid disappointment.
WHEN DOES THE 2019 DURBAN BOTANIC GARDENS TRAIL OF LIGHTS TAKE PLACE
The Durban Botanic Gardens Trail of Lights opens on the 12th December 2019 with a special VIP Preview night and continues on the 13th December until the 30th December 2019. The event is closed on Christmas Day.
WHAT MAKES THE 2019 DURBAN BOTANIC GARDENS TRAIL OF LIGHTS DIFFERENT TO THE PREVIOUS YEARS EVENT?
This year the event will be bigger and brighter than ever before. With an extended trail, new lighting displays and activation’s, a festive market, larger food garden, live music and magical new look Santa’s grotto, we promise you are in for an absolute festive treat.
DO I NEED TO PURCHASE TICKETS IN ADVANCE?
The Trail of Lights has proven to be so popular in the past, that tickets were sold within days of release so we definitely recommend that you purchase tickets in advance to avoid disappointment. Due to space limitations, we limit the number of attendees allowed on the trail per night. We strongly recommend that you purchase tickets in advance to be able to gain admittance to the event. We cannot guarantee admission to the event to anyone who has not purchased tickets in advance. Tickets sold at the door are limited and subject to availability.
WHERE CAN I BUY TICKETS TO THE 2019 DURBAN BOTANIC GARDENS TRAIL OF LIGHTS?
Tickets are available online at www.webtickets.co.za, or at your nearest Pick n Pay store. Ticket prices are listed below
Early Bird offer (only applicable to tickets purchased from the 01 October – 30 November) – R50pp
General access (tickets purchased from the 01 December) – R65 pp
VIP Preview Night – 12th December 2019 – ONLY 1000 Tickets available
R120pp
Limited tickets will be sold at the door at R80pp on event nights however these are subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed.
Children under 2 are free.
Please note that Webtickets is the ONLY official retailer of Trail of Light tickets. We cannot confirm the validity of tickets purchased via third party resellers.
MAY I USE MY TICKETS ON ANY NIGHT OF DURBAN BOTANIC GARDENS TRAIL OF LIGHTS?
No, please attend on the date you purchased the tickets for.
WHAT HAPPENS IF IT RAINS ON THE NIGHT I PURCHASED TICKETS FOR?
If there is very heavy rain and the event is OFFICIALLY cancelled, all ticket holders will be notified via sms as well as an announcement made on social media. Tickets purchased may then be rescheduled for use on any remaining event night. This only applies to event nights that have been OFFICIALLY cancelled by the event organizing team.
WHY IS THERE A LIMIT ON THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE WHO CAN ATTEND EACH NIGHT?
We’ve placed a limit on attendance each evening to provide a better experience for guests by preventing extremely large crowds on any given night.
IS THERE PARKING?
Yes, dedicated parking is available at the Umphafa grounds at the Visitors Centre entrance. There is a surcharge applicable for parking.
Please note that parking is limited and fills quickly. If you park in the surrounding neighbourhood on a side street, please be respectful of our neighbours and park legally as Durban Botanic Gardens is not responsible for parking tickets.
WHAT FORMS OF PAYMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED?
Cash, debit and credit cards are accepted for ticket sales. Cash only for certain stalls. There will be an ATM on site.
CAN I PURCHASE FOOD AT TRAIL OF LIGHTS?
Yes, there will be a food garden set up with local food vendors on site. We have a variety of stalls available. Unfortunately no picnic baskets, food or alcohol will be permitted onto the premises during the event. We do allow picnic blankets in the Lake area.
WHAT KIND OF CLOTHES SHOULD I WEAR?
Durban Botanic Gardens Trail of Light is an outdoor event. Though the path is concrete, we suggest wearing shoes with good traction. Please come prepared for the weather conditions.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO WALK AROUND THE PATH?
It takes 60-90 minutes to walk the trail excluding all the activities on offer
IS THE TRAIL UNIVERSALLY ACCESSIBLE?
Yes, the trail and surrounding event areas are wheelchair and pram accessible. Wheelchairs will be available for hire at the main event entrances however these are limited.
ARE PETS ALLOWED AT THE DURBAN BOTANIC GARDEN TRAIL OF LIGHTS?
Pets are not permitted Service dogs/animals are allowed.at this event.
WILL PHOTOGRAPHY BE ALLOWED?
Durban Botanic Gardens welcomes photographers who capture and film their experience on cameras and smart phones for personal use and sharing via social media #trailoflights#DBGTOL
If you have a ticket related query after you have made your purchase, please contact the booking agency, webtickets.
For any other queries, email us at info@trailoflights.co.za or by using the form below.