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Picnic Spots & Venues

Rietvlei Farm Johannesburg South

Picnic Spots & Venues

Bokkie Park in East Rand, Gauteng is a great place to bring the family for a fun filled day out. Children will enjoy the playground and will love the petting farm. Activities at the farm allow you to stroke and feed the animals or even milk the cows. Bunny rabbits roam free through the park and are always a highlight for the little ones. Camel and pony rides are also available at the weekends. There is a dam at the park which is home to many water fowl and is a great place to sit alongside whilst taking in the stunning nature around you. Bring along a picnic or make use of the brei facilities in the park. If you forgot to bring lunch you can visit the kiosk for a few tasty snacks. Once a month, on a Saturday, there is a craft market held in the park with a variety of art and craft stalls offering a number of interesting items. A tea garden is also set up on these days where you can sit and relax while the kids play.

Animal Farms, Picnic Spots & Venues

Modderfontein Reserve seeks not only to protect indigenous fauna and flora in the area, but also to provide an attractive open space within the urban fabric where visitors can come and enjoy its natural beauty without traveling too far from home. he vision for the Reserve is to create, within an urban setting, a natural open space which is socially, economically and ecologically sustainable. The 275-hectare private park is the second-largest private park in Gauteng and includes portions of the Modderfontein Spruit, a number of dams, grassland and hills. The Reserve is operated by the Endangered Wildlife Trust on behalf of Heartland Properties. The Modderfontein Conservation Society have had input into the area for many years now and are assisting with the establishment of the reserve.

Game Parks & Nature Reserves, Picnic Spots & Venues

While the well-known Fountains needs no introduction, few people realise that this recreational site was proclaimed as a nature reserve by President Paul Kruger on 1 February 1895 - making it the oldest nature reserve on the African continent. In the region of the two natural springs, which supply water to Tshwane residents, are various recreational facilities, such as a well-equipped caravan park. In the shade of large witstinkhout trees, alongside the Apies River and close to the swimming pool, shelters (dance floors), children's play park and the historical ruins of the house of Lucas Cornelius Bronkhorst, the brei facilities are located. The Denneboom Kiosk and the Fountains Deck Pub and Grill are within walking distance of this site. To round off your day of fun, take a ride on the miniature train through the valley.

Mountain Biking, Picnic Spots & Venues

This 76 ha urban oasis is a pristine getaway situated in the eastern suburbs of South Africa's administrative capital, Pretoria.

Botanical Gardens, Picnic Spots & Venues

Located on the outskirts of Pretoria, Rietvlei Nature Reserve is an ideal Sunday getaway for the family. The Reserve offers a host of activities for visitors ranging from game drives to bird watching, hiking and horse riding.

Game Parks & Nature Reserves, Picnic Spots & Venues

Lethabo Estate in the Cradle of Humankind, Lanseria, is set on the banks of the Crocodile River, centrally positioned very near Lanseria International Airport and a short commute from Pretoria and Johannesburg. Enjoy wraparound views of the nature reserve from the deck overlooking the Crocodile River with our delicious cuisine. Retreat to our private and romantic, lovers hideaways, picnic in style, set your dream wedding on the lawns in front of the willows on the river bank or conference and party. We offer a full range of services and diverse accommodation, designed to suit your specific requirements. Come and revitalise yourself on this unique and beautiful 150-acre estate. We offer a wide range of activities. Golfers can enjoy three different golf course experiences close by. The Blair Athol Golf course conveniently neighbours Lethabo Estate, Dainfern is south towards the city and Pecanwood Golf Club is north on the Hartbeespoort Dam. Both are a 15-minute drive.

Day Spa & Wellness Centres, Picnic Spots & Venues, Wedding Venues

This Botanical Garden was founded in 1982, but has been a popular venue for outings since the 1800's.

Botanical Gardens, Picnic Spots & Venues

Emmarentia Dam has open spaces, shady arbours, walkways, and a rose garden with ponds and a fountain. Rent a canoe or go jogging, angling, and cycling. You'll find it hard to believe you're so close to the city centre!

Picnic Spots & Venues

Renamed Hyundai Sky Park, Mushroom Farm Park is equipped with an interactive children's play area, an earth garden, amphitheatre, giant balloon riding facility, outdoor gym and duck pond. Dog walkers are welcome provided that their pooches are on a leash, and the neatly paved walkways are perfect for strollers or joggers. Entrance is free and there are security guards to ensure safety at all times. There are also tables, benches and clean public toilets available.

Picnic Spots & Venues

The majestic Voortrekker Monument is situated in the northern part of South Africa in the Pretoria (Tshwane) region in a nature reserve. It is a unique Monument which commemorates the Pioneer history of Southern Africa and the history of the Afrikaner and is situated in a beautiful setting. The Monument was inaugurated in 1949. It was designed by architect Gerard Moerdijk. In the Hall of Heroes is the world's longest historical marble frieze. A tapestry with more than three million stitches is housed in the Cenotaph Hall. Today it is the most visited heritage site of its kind in Gauteng and one of the top ten cultural historical visitor attractions in the country. It is also the only Grade 1 national Heritage Site in Pretoria. The Monument also manages the Blood River Heritage Site.

Museums, Picnic Spots & Venues, Places of Interest

Walkhaven is a dog-friendly park near Muldersdrift and Lanseria. There are several picnic and brei areas, and brei packs and picnic baskets can be ordered in advance.

Picnic Spots & Venues

Located about 22km north-east of Pretoria the Roodeplet dam was originally called the 'Pieners Rivier Dam' when it was constructed in 1956 to supply the surrounding land owners with water. It has developed into an important water source for the Pretoria area and after commisioning the Roodeplet water treatment plant in 2006, the dam augments the supply of water to the northern areas of Tshwane through the Montana, Wonderboom and Magaliesberg reservoirs and is used as a direct water supply to the Doornpoort area... The reserve has a problem with phone lines bieng down regularly. They have suggested that you also try the fax line if you cannot get through.

Camping &/Or Caravan Sites, Game Parks & Nature Reserves, Picnic Spots & Venues

Leentjiesklip is a portion of Wilderness Beach and is situated at the far western corner of Wilderness beach. The Wilderness Beach itself stretches from Kleinkrans to the mouth of the Keimans River estuary. Leentjiesklip and Leentjiesklip Beach are easily accessed from the N2. From Wilderness Village, turn into Station Road and again right into Sands Road. When you reach the beach you will find limited parking, clean ablutions facilities, sand-off foot shower and a brei (barbeque) and picnic area. The Leentjiesklip area is popular with for sunbathing, fishing, whale watching, birding and it also serves as a landing strip for hang-gliders and para-gliders. Fishermen come to this beach for a variety of fish species found in the area. More commonly caught are kabeljou, blactail, steenbrass, galjoen, mullet elf (shad) and the occasional spotted grunter.

Beaches, Picnic Spots & Venues