Kirstenbosch Gardens {Picture courtesy of Dial-a-Picnic}
1 Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
Indigenous flora and immaculate lawns plus delicious people watching potential because numerous Cape Malay couples who come to take wedding photos in the park. Rhodes Drive, Newlands, Cape Town, Western Cape Tel 021 799 8783
2 Sandy Bay Beach
This nudist beach is not a family picnic spot but naked grown-ups like to picnic too. Beautiful beach completely free from whining whipper-snappers. South of Llandudno Beach, Cape Town, Western Cape
3 Melkbosstrand
West Coast wonderful at it’s most pristine. Sit under the milkwood trees watching whales or bring a bucket and spade for the white sandy beach. 20 minutes from Cape Town, West Coast Road, Western Cape
4 Mbashe River
Nelson Mandela was born in Mvezo. There are aloes as far as the eye can see. Picnic by the the river and take in the magic that made Madiba’s greatness. Mvezo District, Eastern Cape
5 Union Buildings gardens
Beautiful Herbert Baker buildings set in landscaped gardens. Acres of lawn to spread out your tasty treats. Nice nooks for romantic moments. Government Avenue, Pretoria, Gauteng
6 Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden
Witpoortjie waterfall, indigenous vegetation and endangered eagle nests. Acres of shady lawns ensure that you can feast in grand style. Malcolm Road, Poortview, Roodeport, Johannesburg, Gauteng Tel 011 958 1750
7 Modjadji Cycad Forest Reserve at Ga-Modjadji
Well laid out picnic spots amidst spectacular cycads in a hillside reserve. Also a museum dedicated to the Modjadji, the Rain Queen who lives in splendid isolation in the area. Limpopo (follow R36 to Tzaneen, 35km north of Tzaneen, 28km north of Duiwelskloof)
8 Vredefort Dome
This meteorite impact spot is an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Iron age archaeological remains and both barbeque and picnicking spots galore. Outside Parys, Free State. 120km South West of Johannesburg, just off N1. Tel: Parys Information Centre 056 811 4000
9 Beachwood Mangroves Nature Reserve
Sit on the grass, under shady trees at the edge of South Africa’s largest Mangrove swamp watching the mudskipper fish skim over the water. Riverside Road, Durban North, Kwa Zulu Natal. Tel KwaZulu Natal Wildlife Durban Office 082 559 2839
10 The Indian Ocean
Charter a boat from Durban harbour and take a picnic with you to feast on the open seas. Picnic whilst you whale watch or dine with dolphins! Durbancharterboats.co.za Tel 031 301 1115
The gardens at the union building is so beautiful.
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