7 great spots to picnic near Cape Town

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Looking for a spot to kick your feet up and embrace the warm days in and around The Mother City? From beautiful hidden beaches to nature reserves and a lovely wine estate, these picnic spots near Cape Town will guarantee a beautiful day outdoors.

The gravelly entrance to this spot off Clarence Drive, between Gordon’s Bay and Pringle Bay, shouldn’t put you off this picnic site – neither should the baboons or litter. The view across False Bay will have you spellbound: Sparks Bay is part of Kogel Bay Beach, in the Kogelberg Nature Reserve.

Beyond the parking area is a lawn bordered by shrubs and a colony of rocks that meet the incoming tide, where you can picnic at one of the tables or spread your blanket on the grass. It’s popular but weekdays are peaceful, and you can fish off the rocks and cool off in the tidal pool nearby. There’s an ablution block . Southern right whales wallow here in August and September. The camp closes at 6 pm.

Even better, comfy loungers scattered under the shady trees offer a novel and very relaxing way to picnic . The picnic food is delicious – a selection of cured meats, cheeses, pâtés, preserves and bread, finished off with a brownie. Wine is not included but comes recommended, from R140 a bottle. Picnics are available daily from 12 pm from November to April but must be booked 24 hours before.

Park outside, then walk down the tarred road and take a left at the stairs leading down to the sea. There you’ll have three choices: to your left, a grassy bank with a tree here and there ; directly in front, the sweetest little beach ; and to the right, that’s where the gem is, another little beach just before a wooden boardwalk, set a bit apart by rocks. Afterwards, go for a cocktail at the Black Marlin restaurant above. Open from 8 am to 6 pm.

 

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