7 nice spots to picnic in Cape City

Searching for a spot to kick your toes up and embrace the nice and cozy days in The Mom Metropolis? From stunning hidden seashores to nature reserves and a beautiful wine property, these picnic spots in Cape City will assure an exquisite day outside.

Listed here are 7 nice spots to take a look at.

1. Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve, Franschhoek

Early one morning we cruised via Franschhoek village, stopping briefly to purchase fresh-out-the-oven baguettes and different treats on the Choose n Pay. The bread was nonetheless heat once we turned onto the gravel highway to Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve on the prime of the Franschhoek Move. Greeted by well-informed, enthusiastic employees, we determined to stroll the Breakfast Rock Path – half-hour, reasonably steep however very doable when carrying a picnic basket (there are 30 kilometres of well-maintained trails right here). Bursting with fynbos, this reserve has spectacular 360-degree views and provides ingesting water from its springs to the entire of Franschhoek. The hut is open from 8 am to five pm.

Restaurant, Wine tastings, Picnics & Spa: +27 21 876 2770

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2. Sparks Bay Day Camp, Kogel Bay

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The gravelly entrance to this spot off Clarence Drive, between Gordon’s Bay and Pringle Bay, shouldn’t put you off this picnic website – neither ought to the baboons or litter. The view throughout False Bay may have you spellbound: Sparks Bay is a part of Kogel Bay Seashore, within the Kogelberg Nature Reserve.

Past the parking space is a garden bordered by shrubs and a colony of rocks that meet the incoming tide, the place you possibly can picnic at one of many tables or unfold your blanket on the grass. (There’s no shade so that you’ll want a hat and sunscreen.) It’s widespread however weekdays are peaceable, and you may fish off the rocks and funky off within the tidal pool close by. There’s an ablution block (BYI rest room roll). Southern proper whales wallow right here in August and September. The camp closes at 6 pm.

Contact: 0218569620

3. Oudekraal Seashore, Atlantic Seaboard

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The water right here is turquoise, the sand white and the big boulders create a protected space for swimming, picnicking or working in your tan. Carry your picnic basket and a big umbrella for shelter however depart the beers and wine at dwelling – no liquor is allowed on the seaside; neither are pets. Safe parking is a number of metres away from the doorway. It’s a part of Desk Mountain Nationwide Park, located between Bakoven and Llandudno on the ‘sundown coast’ – there’s no probability of a sundowner picnic, although, because the gates shut at 6 pm. Oudekraal is open from 8 am.

Value: Entrance is R30 for adults, and R15 for teenagers every day in summer time and weekends solely in winter.

4. Oak Valley Wine Property, Elgin

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This property is well-known for its wine, mountain bike trails and restaurant, The Pool Room, however its picnics are fairly particular too. Whereas the restaurant’s tables are laid out subsequent to the pool, picnickers can get pleasure from area and tranquillity on the garden the place the one sound you’ll hear is the wind within the bushes that encompass you want a tower of giraffes round a waterhole.

Even higher, cozy loungers scattered underneath the shady bushes supply a novel and really enjoyable option to picnic (no sore knees or bums right here). The picnic meals is scrumptious – a number of cured meats, cheeses, pâtés, preserves and bread, completed off with a brownie. Wine will not be included however comes beneficial, from R140 a bottle. Picnics can be found every day from 12 pm from November to April however should be booked 24 hours earlier than.

Contact: 0218594111

5. Miller Level Caravan Park, Simon’s City

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Should you want waters that don’t flip you right into a White Walker, head out alongside the primary highway in the direction of Cape Level. Over autumn – the very best time for swimming and picnics, for my part – a quiet (and protected) seaside is a discover. What’s sensible about Miller’s Level Caravan Park (or Miller’s Level Resort), which is run by town, is that it’s far sufficient out to not get crowded (you want a automotive to get there), plus it’s regulated by a guard who will solely allow you to in if the park will not be absolutely booked, so cellphone forward to test.

Park outdoors, then stroll down the tarred highway and take a left on the stairs main right down to the ocean. There you’ll have three selections: to your left, a grassy financial institution with a tree right here and there (finest to carry your individual shade); immediately in entrance, the sweetest little seaside (protected sufficient for kids to swim safely); and to the suitable, that’s the place the gem is, one other little seaside simply earlier than a picket boardwalk, set a bit aside by rocks. Afterwards, go for a cocktail on the Black Marlin restaurant above. Open from 8 am to six pm.

Contact: 0217866012

6. Beta Seashore, Bakoven

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Beta Seashore is a tiny, secluded strip of sand in Cape City, tucked behind a few bungalows simply past Camps Bay. That is by far my favorite seaside due to its tranquillity. It has two entry factors, which might be simply missed in case you are not accustomed to the world – I all the time take the steps that go right down to the seaside from Beta Street, off Victoria Street.

The opposite approach is from Beta Shut the place you possibly can park. It’s the proper place for some quiet time, a swim within the rock swimming pools and a picnic. There are extra rocks than sand so take pillows. The boulders will shelter you if it’s a windy day. Canines are welcome right here and word that this hidden gem can be recognized for going topless.  At sundown, it’s a front-row seat to the splendour.

7. Mont Rochelle Wine Property, Franschhoek

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Mont Rochelle’s picnics are ready by the on-site Nation Kitchen, and you may count on to have a basket befitting a farm owned by Richard Branson. Within the Miko Basket, flavours and parts have been ample – native cheeses, preserves, haddock fish desserts, charcuterie, harissa-spiced rooster, zucchini fritters, salads, and desserts.

The shaded lawns outdoors the Nation Kitchen have a boules court docket, Jenga blocks and croquet, with views of sweeping fields and the enchanting Franschhoek valley to finish the relaxed environment. Different picnic areas are on the dam and a glassed venue outdoors Miko Restaurant if it’s wet.

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Contact: 0218762770

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