When the weather starts warming up, there’s no place we’d rather be than outside.
Throw down your blanket, pour yourself a glass of wine and rummage through all the goodies in your picnic basket as you celebrate warmer weather with the best activity around – picnicking!
The best part is that you don’t have to pack the basket yourself. There are an array of picnic spots around Cape Town that offer the convenience of ready-made picnic baskets, just choose your spot.
Here are a few of our favourite picnic spots around Cape Town:
The Werf Picnics by Boschendal
Nestled between rolling vineyards and the majestic Franschhoek Mountain range is the always popular Boschendal. Sample some of their award-winning wines before booking a spot on their luscious lawn for a delicious picnic. All of the products utilised in their baskets are ethically and sustainably sourced with incredible goodies such as honey mustard roast chicken and werf green salad to tuck into. They also offer a vegetarian menu.
- Cost: R680 for two
Hazendal Babushka Picnic
Hazendal Wine Estate provides a unique winelands experience that’s perfect for the entire family. Grab your friends or kiddies and enjoy their delicious babushka picnic experience that includes freshly baked bread, a selection of cold meets, and a local cheese range – yum! They also cater to those looking for vegetarian and vegan options.
- Cost: R350 per person
Spier Wine Farm
Spier Wine Farm is famous for many things, including its gorgeous surroundings, award-winning wines and ethically sourced meals. Their summer picnic menus are no different with roast farmer Angus beef rump, roast Spier food garden salad and country pâté, just a few of the treats available to enjoy.
Cost: R345 per person
Kirstenbosch Bontanical Gardens
There’s no better place to picnic than at the Western Cape’s famous garden, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. Kirstenbosch is located at the foot of Table Mountain and is surrounded by indigenous fynbos with their tea room offering picnic platters. Rare roast sirloin, cheesecake, meatballs and chilli poppers are just a few of the delicious finger foods you’ll get to snack on.
- Cost: R305 per person
Mont Rochelle
Mont Rochelle is another stunning picnic destination located in Franschhoek. Embrace all that Mother Nature has to offer, but don’t forget your picnic basket! They offer a range of baskets, including their Miko and Chardonnay baskets which are filled with South African cheese and charcuterie, spiced lemongrass fish cakes and smashed buttermilk potato salad.
- Cost: R590 for two adults
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