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Top 10s Picnic spots
Mbashe River epitomises Eastern Cape beauty
© Richard Goode
1Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
Indigenous flora and immaculate lawns plus delicious people watching potential because numerous Cape Malay couples come to take wedding photos in the park.
Rhodes Drive, Newlands, Cape Town. Tel: +27 (0)21 799 8783
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2Sandy 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
3Melkbosstrand
West Coast wonderful at its 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, N7 West Coast Road, Western Cape.
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4Mbashe 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
5Union 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
6Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden
Witpoortjie waterfall, indigenous vegetation and endangered eagle's nest. Acres of shady lawns ensure that you can feast in grand style.
Malcolm Road, Poortview, Roodeport, Johannesburg, Gauteng Tel: +27 (0)11 958 1750
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7Modjadji 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. Follow R36 to Tzaneen, 35km north of Tzaneen, 28km north of Duiwelskloof in Limpopo.
8Vredefort Dome
This meteorite impact spot is an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Iron Age archaeological remains and barbeque and picnicking spots galore.
Outside Parys, Free State. 120km South West of Johannesburg, just off N1. Parys Information Centre: +27 (0)56 811 4000.
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9Harold Johnson Nature Reserve
Picnic site and braai area for day visitors has the best views of the Thukela River. Work up an appetite walking the nature trails whist spying abundant wildlife and birds. 25kms away from Stanger/Kwadukuza. Tel: +27 (0)32 4861574.
10Happy Valley
Situated on Port Elizabeth's main beachfront. Lush tropical gardens, lily ponds and storybook characters impart a fairytale quality. In summer, at night time, there are coloured lights. Across the road from Humewood Beach, Beach Road, Port Elizabeth.