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A picnic at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens is a delightful experience that combines the beauty of nature with the pleasure of outdoor dining. Kirstenbosch, located at the eastern foot of Table Mountain in Cape Town, South Africa, is renowned for its diverse collection of indigenous plants, stunning landscapes, and well-maintained walking trails.
The Fynkos Kirstenbosch Tea Room offers sumptuous picnic arrangements that can be enjoyed in the breathtaking Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens in the midst of all its abundant and beautiful flora. The process is pretty straightforward, you can order your picnic beforehand online, or head on over to the Tea Room and pick your picnic in person.
The platter arranged by Fynkos Kirstenbosch Tea Room includes chicken nuggets with bbq mayo, rare roast sirloin with half pickled cucumbers, chilli poppers, spinach and feta quiche, 2 falafel, hummus, guacamole, home dried tomato, feta and black olives, salad with cheddar cheese. Some delectable treats for your sweet tooth include 3 petite four size cakes cheese cake with strawberry topping, chocolate fudge cake and lastly carrot cake with cream cheese icing.
The vegetarian picnic basket includes 4 chickpea falafel hummus, tabouleh, roast eggplant in yoghurt, guacamole, turkish salad, labaneh yoghurt, cheese, home dried tomato, feta and black olives and salad with cheddar cheese.
These baskets are enjoyed at one of the great botanic gardens of the world. The air is filled with the sweet fragrance of blooming flowers, and the sounds of birds chirping create a soothing background melody. The well-designed paths lead to various themed gardens, each offering a unique botanical experience. You might choose to have your picnic near the fragrance garden, where aromatic plants enhance the sensory experience.
The panoramic views of Table Mountain and the surrounding landscapes provide a picturesque backdrop for your picnic. You can choose a spot with a view of the famous Boomslang Canopy Walkway, a tree canopy walk that offers a bird's-eye perspective of the gardens.