SA'S TOP PICNIC SPOTS.
The upside of a cheap car rental is that you have more left to spend on your driving adventure. And with summer warming the land, a picnic is the perfect way to take a break on your road trip. With a cool breeze, great food and a soft blanket beneath you, here are a few amazing places to stop and enjoy the view. With First Car Rental branches in every province and major city in the country, your relaxing drive is never far away.
Budmarsh Country Lodge | Magaliesburg
An ideal stop while exploring the Magaliesburg or the Cradle of Humankind, Budmarsh offers old world charm in a relaxed country setting.
To book your picnic, visit:
www.budmarsh.co.za/picnics
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First Car Rental | Roodepoort
Willow Feather Farm | Pretoria
Just 15 minutes outside of Pretoria and a short drive from the Rietvlei Dam lies the green gem of Willow Feather Farm. Part nursery, part oasis, you'll be able to enjoy its large open gardens and meet a variety of farm animals, all while tucking into a packed lunch.
To book your picnic, visit:
www.willowfeather.co.za
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First Car Rental | Menlyn
Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens | Roodepoort
Offering a respite from the City of Gold, the gardens offer picnicking opportunities aplenty with wide-open lawns, a spectacular waterfall and a plethora of birdlife. Other highlights include a Spring Fair, Winter picnic concerts on alternate Sunday afternoons and stargazing in early September and October.
For more information, visit:
www.sanbi.org/gardens/walter-sisulu
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First Car Rental | Roodepoort
KwaZulu-Natal National Botanical Garden | Pietermaritzburg
If you're headed for the east coast, a stop off at these gardens would not go amiss. Flowering throughout the year and sporting a farmers' market, you'll enjoy a scenic picnic surrounded by natural splendour./p>
For more information, visit:
www.sanbi.org/gardens/kwazulu-natal
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First Car Rental | Pietermaritzburg
Mac Mac Falls | Mpumalanga
Situated an hour north of Nelspruit, this 65-metre high waterfall offers the perfect backdrop to any picnic for those wanting to go off the beaten track. Enjoy the Mac Mac Pools, fed by crystal clear mountain streams.
For more information, visit:
www.sabie.co.za/tour/picnic.html
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First Car Rental | Nelspruit
Van Stadens Wild Flower Reserve | Port Elizabeth
As the name suggests, a visit to this fantastic burst of colour is well worth it. With hikes and the mountains as your view, enjoy a relaxed meal surrounded by some stunning and rare flowers. And for the more adventurous, the Bloukraans Bungy Experience isn't far away.
For more information, visit:
www.vanstadens.co.za
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First Car Rental | Port Elizabeth
The Swartberg Pass | Western Cape
This magnificent area is the stuff of fantasy novels, flanked by sheer towers of stone that appear blood red depending on the time of day. This national monument offers a wide range of varied picnic spots so you can decide on just how breath-taking you want your view to be.
For more information, visit:
www.mountainpassessouthafrica.co.za
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First Car Rental | George