Summertime is the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors, the ideal time for a picnic.
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Taking in some fresh air, lazily lounging in a picturesque setting, and chowing down on your cuisine of choice — what’s not to love?
Luckily, the Cape has no shortage of showstopping vistas, which makes for selfie-worthy settings for dining and reclining al fresco.
We suggest the following picnic spots for you to try out this summer.
1. Quoin Rock
Take in the splendour of Simonsberg Mountain as you picnic at the feet of the magnificent natural wonder. Summer days at the wine farm are golden and worth taking in every moment.
Gourmet picnics at Quoin Rock starts at R400 per person and R180 per child from Wednesday to Sunday.
The picnic baskets are enjoyed at comfortable and modern gazebos.
Stay for the sunsets and star gazing if you are enjoying yourselves.
- Location: 7600 Knorhoek Road, Stellenbosch,
- Times: Sunday to Thursday 11am to 4pm | Friday and Saturday 11am to 7pm
- Bookings: Dineplan
2. Kirstenbosch
The Kirstenbosch Gardens offers endless possibilities for picnics. You have the choice to bring your own snacks, look for a spot to park and set up your picnic blanket or chairs.
If you prefer a prepared picnic basket from the Tea Room, located right in the botanical gardens, you can preorder or pop in and buy from the main menu between 9am and 4pm.
The establishment is open every day of the year, churning out delicious picnic spreads.
You have a choice of a meat or vegetarian option with hors d’oeuvres and pastries, both sweet and savoury. Non-alcoholic refreshments are included.
- Location: Rhodes Drive, Newlands, Cape Town
- Times: Every day 9am and 4pm
- Bookings: fykos.co.za
3. The Werf Picnics
Werf Farm picnics at Boschendal are quite popular among picnickers, due to the incredible view of the Groot Drakenstein and Simonsberg mountains.
In addition, their picnic baskets are packed with ethically sourced ingredients, as well as locally made artisanal goods that are pre-prepared and ready to share.
- Location: Helshoogte Road, Boschendal Franschhoek
- Times: Every day | Collect prebooked baskets from 12pm to 2pm
- Bookings: Werf Farm Picnics @ Boschendal
4. Hazendal Babushka Picnics
A farm picnic on the lawn, old-school style, summarises the picnic experiences at Hazendal.
Try the generous picnic baskets at R350 per person or R175 per child.
Each spread is packed full of fresh delicacies from just-out-the-oven bread to a selection of local cheeses, cold meats, in-season fruits and other delectable treats. Vegetarian picnic baskets are also on offer.
- Location: Bottelary Road New entrance from Ronelle Street via, Kruis Street
- Times: Sunday to Tuesday | Collect prebooked baskets at 10am or 1pm
- Bookings: Babushka
5. Spier
With a variety of picnic spots at Spier, there’s always a choice of an appropriate one, depending on the season. In the summer, the shaded treed areas offer a welcome retreat from the heat.
Order a picnic basket with ingredients sourced directly from the farm means your spread will be full of nutritious and delicious snacks.
You can enjoy roasted meats and pickles, cheese with preserves and lavash, baguettes, garden salad and much more for R345 per person and R160 per child.
You have the option of picking a vegetarian, kids or summer picnic menu.
- Location: R310 Baden Powell Dr, Stellenbosch
- Times: Every day | Collect prebooked baskets from 12pm to 2pm
- Bookings: Dineplan
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