Bogor Botanical Gardens

Situated approximately 60 kilometers from Jakarta, the Bogor Botanical Gardens provide a natural haven right in the center of the bustling city of Bogor. Officially opened in 1817, these are the oldest botanical gardens in Southeast Asia, having thrived over the years under the leadership of a number of renowned botanists and serving as a major center for botanical research.
The Bogor Botanical Gardens are a scenic place to visit, with streams and ponds interspersed along meandering avenues and pristine landscaped lawns. The gardens are also fronted by the regal Bogor Presidential Palace, with the mighty Mount Salak as their backdrop, which only adds to their aesthetic appeal. 
The gardens consist of more than 400 species of palm trees, 500 tropical trees from around the world, and an orchid house said to contain 3000 varieties. The gardens are also home to more than 50 varieties of birdlife, as well as a large number of bats living high up in the trees’ canopies.

Practical Info

The Bogor Botanical Gardens are centrally located in Bogor City. The most common way to reach the gardens from Jakarta is by hiring a car and driver, with the journey taking around an hour. The gardens are open daily from 8am until 5pm.