Their farm is situated at the foot of the majestic Magaliesberg Mountain and you can enjoy a picnic on the banks of the Skeerpoort river. Picnic spots are reserved for patrons of our restaurant only. They pack a picnic hamper in a basket that is yours to keep. The basket is packed for one, two or three persons and contains the following: Cheese platter, Cold meat platter, Green Salad, Pickles & Olives, Bread & Biscuits, Seasonal Fruit and Sweet Dutch biscuits. For children they pack a knapsack. Bookings are essential for picnics at least a day in advance. Click below to book.

Get out of the city without having to travel too far. The waterfall is a highlight as is the birdlife. You can even burn off some of those picnic food calories by hiking to the top of the waterfall, where you’ll get a bird’s eye view of the gardens.

Don’t forget to bring a bag for your trash, as the park has a ‘Picnic-in, Litter-out’ litter policy. Please take home everything you bring in. Pets and any balls, bats, games, etc aren’t allowed as it is a conservation area.

​Cost: Entrance is R50 for adults, R27 for Senior Citizens (60+) who get free entrance every Tuesday, R30 for University students (with valid student cards), scholars (grades 1-12) R15 and children under 6 get in for free

Open: Mon-Sun, 08h00-17h00

Where: Malcolm Rd, Poortview, Roodepoort

Tip: The gardens hosts a Spring Fair with thousands of indigenous plants on sale, winter picnic concerts on alternate Sunday afternoons featuring classical and jazz music, and stargazing in early September and October.

Situated in the heart of the Magaliesberg and part of the five-star Budmarsh lodge, this charming country setting is the perfect spot for an elegant picnic for two and is open seven days a week.

Enjoy a gourmet picnic basket packed by the Executive Chef on the sprawling lawns overlooking the trout dam of this former farm. Picnic treats include an assortment of locally sourced salads, cheeses, cold meats, homemade bread, sandwiches/wraps and quiches/tartlets.

Order a bottle of ice cold bubbly from the estate’s award-winning wine cellar and finish off your meal with the dessert of the day, usually fresh scones with Chantilly cream and jam.

Cost: R550 per picnic basket for two (drinks not included)

Open: Mon-Sun, 08h00-17h00

Where: T1 Magalies Meander Road, R96, Magaliesberg

Kievits Kroon is a 16 hectare upmarket country estate near Pretoria, with superb leisure facilities. And while only 45 minutes from Joburg, you’ll feel like you are in the countryside. Take a stroll around the immaculate gardens and dip your feet into the pool. There is ample space for you to set up your picnic, so there’s no need to worry about crowds. The gourmet picnic basket will ensure that no one goes hungry. From chicken liver mousse served with Melba toast and citrus marmalade, vegetable terrrine and branded prunes to a cheese platter featuring a selection of local and international cheeses. A showpiece of finger desserts and tartlets will satisfy your sweet tooth.

Cost: R245 pp for the picnic

Open: Mon-Sun, 08h00-17h00

Where: Plot 41, Reier Road, Kameeldrift-East, Pretoria

Turn your weekend plant shopping expedition into a fun-filled day out for the whole family at Willow Feather Farm in Irene. You can indulge your green fingers and stock up on indigenous trees at their nursery, and then enjoy lunch from one of Willow Feather’s pre-booked picnic baskets.Each picnic basket contains an assortment of tasty snacks from Springbok Carpaccio to country hams and cheeses, free range sticky chicken drumsticks, freshly baked French loaf and Greek and potato salads, along with several other dishes. Round off your meal with homemade chocolate brownies and farm style koeksisters. For true indulgence, upgrade your picnic with a cape cheese, fruit and preserves board. All you have to bring is your own drinks, but the farm provides the basket, blanket and cutlery. The children will love their own kids’ version of the picnic basket, but don’t expect them to stay still as there’s lots to explore with a farmyard complete with Old MacDonald’s full repertoire and a playground.

Cost: R265 per person, R185 for the Cape cheese platter and R85 for the kids’ picnic basket

Open: Mon-Sun, 08h00-17h00

Where: Portion 37, Doornkloof, Rietvleidam, Irene, Pretoria

Thaba Eco Hotel hosts bush picnics which are available upon request. Choose from sunrise or sunset game drives and then stop for a picnic. Exclusive couple game drives are also available.

There are 4 different baskets for the adults to choose from and 1 for kids. Each basket includes drinks and comes with dessert. Choose from a breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner basket.

Cost: prices start at R380 and you can choose from breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner baskets.

When: depends on when you book your drive. Click here for times. 

Where: Impala Road, Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve, Kibler Park, Johannesburg