Top 10 Picnic Spots
Picnic Spots!
Summer and picnics. They go hand-in-hand. There is nothing quite like celebrating the warm weather with friends and family while relaxing under a shady tree with a basket full of foodie delights and a couple bottles of wine. And fortunately for us Mother City folk there are plenty of spectacular locations in and around Cape Town perfect for enjoying an alfresco feast!
1.Nature Reserve- Somerset West
Enjoy a day out with the family at Helderberg Nature Reserve. Our beautiful picnic spots offer shady parking, beautiful trees, a jungle gym for the children and you can bring your own food, drinks, picnic blankets and chairs. There are also a few benches in the picnic area, surrounded by beautiful trees.
- Address: Verster Ave, Helderberg Nature Reserve, Cape Town, 7135
- Trading Hours: Mon-Sun: 7:30- 17:30
- Phone: 021 444 9744
2. Vergelegen Wine Estate- Somerset West
Vergelegen Wine Estate is a Renowned wine estate with sunset vineyard or cellar tours, themed gardens and an upscale restaurant.
Vergelegen’s mystic Camphor Forest is the host for a “white tablecloth” picnic. It offers an opportunity for both intimate as well as family and friend gatherings in a beautifully shaded and tranquil environment in the remnants of Van Der Stel’s Camphor forest.
We offer Picnic baskets, a variety of them! Reservations should be made in advance (usually 24hours in advance) for a picnic at Vergelegen Wine Estate.
- Address: Lourensford Rd, Somerset West, Cape Town, 7130
- Trading Hours: Mon-Sun: 09:00-16:00
- Phone: 021 847 2100
3. Helderberg Farm-Somerset West
Want to spend some time in Nature on a rustic old farm? The Picnic and Braai areas on Helderberg Farm offers just that.
At the Helderberg Farm, you can have a picnic and a braai! You can bring along your wood & Grid. Charcoal will be available at kiosk. Book a space in the Rustic Farm Shed in case of a rainy and cold day! Most of the picnic and braai places have a small bench for 4 – 8 people, but you can bring your own chairs along as well.
- Address: Klein Helderbergpad Rd, Raithby, Somerset West, Cape Town, 7129
- Trading Hours: Mon-Thurs: 08:00-17:30; Friday-Sun: 07:00-19:00
- Phone: 021 855 4308
4. Lourensford Wine Estate- Somerset West
Ample picnic and garden area to enjoy the beautiful garden surrounding the market.
Bring along the whole family! Own picnic baskets and picnic baskets allowed. Purchase wine at our wine cellar for your enjoyment, too.
you can also order your gourmet picnic basket at the market and enjoy your own Picnic @ Lourensford!
- Address: Lourensford Road, Somerset West, Cape Town, 7130
- Trading hours: Mon-Sun: 09:00-17:00
- Phone: 021 847 2300
5. Strand Beach- Strand
This beautiful coastal beach is perfect for long quiet walks, and of course, picnics. If you stay late into the afternoon, you can catch a magnificent sunset. The beach has plenty of space, so take your pick of picnic areas. You can also take a walk along the promenade, visit the many city shops or just sit and watch the waves roll in.
- Address: Strand Beach, Strand, Cape Town. 7139
- Trading Hours: All day
6. Spier Wine Farm- Stellenbosch
Guests wishing to have a picnic on this stunning Stellenbosch farm can purchase a pre-booked picnic basket and choose between the gourmet picnic, the vegetarian picnic, the gluten-free picnic or the children’s picnic from the estate’s flagship Eight Restaurant’s pop-up deli, Eight to Go.
Patrons are also able to create their own picnics from a selection of cold cuts, cheeses, salads, breads, pâtés and dips sold at the deli. Kosher and Halaal picnic options can be arranged on request. There are also various sweet treats on offer such as meringues, cupcakes, brownies, honey and jam. Guests can bring their own chairs, cushions and blankets or hire from the deli.
Please note that the picnics need to be booked at least 24 hours in advance and the farm does not allow customers to bring their own picnic baskets.*
- Address: R310 Baden Powell Drive, Stellenbosch, 7603
- Trading Hours: 12:00-16:30
- Phone: 021 809 1100
7. Warwick Wine Estate- Stellenbosch
This family owned winery aims to give guests a truly unique picnic experience that offers six completely different picnic locations – the lawns, the forest courtyard, the pods, the deck, the penthouse (ideally suited for private group picnics and corporate functions) and the boardroom (perfect for private dinner parties and wine-focused functions). The child-friendly lawn area, complete with a jungle gym, allows moms and dads to sit back and relax under the estate’s umbrellas on over-sized cushions while the kids are run around and play.
The wine farm offers picnickers a gourmet picnic basket for one or two – think succulent beef fillet, a selection of local charcuterie and cheeses, and various fresh salads to name but a few of the basket delights. Vegetarian and kiddie options are available on request.
- Address: R44, Stellenbosch, 7607
- Trading Hours: Mon-Sun: 09:00-17:00
- Phone: 021 884 4410
8. Delheim Wine Estate- Stellenbosch
Situated on the slopes of the Simonsberg Mountain , lies the beautiful family owned Delheim Wine Estate. With its tall oak trees, lush green lawns and the rippling sounds of the flowing Klip River, Delheim is a picnic-perfect setting. The farm offers guests its traditional picnic basket, which comprises a wide selection of locally produced cheeses and charcuterie, homemade Delheim pickled marinated olives, snoek pâté, biltong, a selection of freshly made breads and salads, various meats as well as a poached pear and almond frangipane tart for dessert. Each basket serves two people and includes either a bottle of Sauvignon Blanc, Rose or Cabernet Sauvignon/Shiraz. Vegetarian and Halaal options are available on request. Kiddie baskets can also be arranged.
Please book at least 24 hours in advance*
- Address: R44, Stellenbosch, 7607
- Trading Hours: Mon-Sun: 09:00-17:00
- Phone: 021 884 4410
9. Berg River Resort- Paarl
Come and enjoy a day of relaxation on the banks of the Berg River. This is a great destination for families, due to the varied activities available. Bring your own picnic baskets and blankets!
Your entry fee includes use of tractor rides, Jungle-gym, swimming and a trampoline. You can also go on a waterslide, play putt-putt, use the pool, go canoeing and play other games at an additional cost.
The spacious lawn is great for ball games and the volley ball net is always set up. Children can paddle in the shallow water or search for crabs under the river stones. Parents and children are free to bring bicycles and explore the area and the donkeys and goats in the animal farmyard are a special attraction.
- Address: R45 Franschhoek Rd, Paarl South, 7624
- Trading Hours:Mon- Fri: 08:00-17:30;
- Phone:021 007 1852
10. Uitkyk Wine Estate- Stellenbosch
Located on the lush lawns at the estate’s beautifully restored Georgian manor house; Uitkyk Wine Estate offers visitors a Georgian picnic basket complete with a selection of artisanal breads and cheeses, various pâtés, olives, a charcuterie selection, smoked salmon as well as fresh fruit and decadent chocolate brownies for dessert.
The picnic basket serves two people and includes mineral water and a bottle of Uitkyk wine. What’s more, should you wish, there is the option to upgrade your picnic basket to the Carlonet Picnic, which includes a bottle of the estate’s flagship Carlonet wine, or to the Glass Memoires Picnic which includes a bottle of their new MCC.
The winery’s setting includes a few romantic hidden-away corners, beautiful giant ancient trees and lush green lawns (guests are also welcome to play a game of boules or croquet on the grass). Please book at least 24 hours in advance. Children are welcome and are also catered for.
- Address: R44, Klapmuts
- Trading Hours:Mon-Sun: 09:00-17:00
- Phone: 021 884 4416