Best family-friendly fruit picking farms to visit in SA

Searching for a reason to step out the front door and embark on an earthy adventure? Visit a fruit farm for a wholesome day of picking your own fresh fruits! We’ve compiled a list of six fantastic spots where you can forage to your heart’s content.

1. Terebinte goose and berry farm, Mpumalanga

The Terebinte Goose and Berry Farm is located at the foot of the Mpumalanga Drakensberg. The farm is situated just 23 kilometres from Graskop on the Bushbuckridge road. Well-known for their juicy fruits, visitors can spend the day picking fresh, ripened blackberries and can indulge in the various other products offered by the farm.

When to go: December to January (Open Monday-Saturday from 8am to 5pm)

What to pick: Blackberries

For more information visit the Terebinte Goose and Berry farm Facebook page here.

2. Iconos Farm, Northern Cape

The Iconos farm is located in Upington situated in the Northern Cape. This fruit farm focuses on the growth of grapes and has crops available during various months throughout the year. Guests are welcome to go on tours and take part in picking the fresh produce during operating times. An afternoon plucking ripened grapes from their vines seems like the perfect outdoor activity.

When to go: January, April, May, June, November, December (Open Monday-Sunday from 7am to 5pm)

What to pick: Grapes

For more information refer to the following contact details:

Phone: +27825708400.

Email: [email protected].

3. Tangaroa – The Strawberry Farm, North West Province

The Tangaroa Strawberry farm located in the North West province of South Africa is nestled in the quaint resort town of Hartbeespoort. Originally a sheep speculation farm, the buoyant landscape is now a successful strawberry farm. Make a turn and visit the affluent Tangaroa Strawberry farm for a delightful day of strawberry picking.

When to go: September to December (Open Saturday-Sunday from 8am to 4pm)

What to pick: Strawberries

For more information visit the Tangaroa Strawberry farm website here.

4. The Mooiberg Farm Stall, Western Cape

Located in the heart of the Stellenbosch region, the Mooiberg Farm Stall is a playground for friends and family seeking to delve into the local farmland. The farm is adorned with whimsical scarecrows and colourful decorations, beckoning guests to enter. The farm offers strawberry picking along with a variety of other amenities such as a restaurant, a gift shop, and various food stalls.

When to go: October to December (Open from Monday-Sunday 8am to 6pm)

What to pick: Strawberries

For more information visit the Mooiberg Farm Stall website here.

5. Blueberry Heights Farm, Limpopo

The Blueberry Heights Farm is situated in the small village of Haenertsburg in the Limpopo province. This local farm offers opportunities to engage in blueberry picking and additionally hosts a restaurant, a mountain cafe, and a farm shop stocked with locally manufactured goods.

When to go: December to February (Open Wednesday-Sunday 11am to 4pm)

What to pick: Blueberries

For more information on the Blueberry Heights farm visit their Facebook page here.

6. The Field Berry Farm, Gauteng

The Field Berry Farm is a local raspberry farm located in the South of Johannesburg. This beautiful farm is a popular destination for Jozi locals because of its famous ‘Raspberry Festival’ that it hosts every year during the raspberry season. The farm opens its doors during the Raspberry Festival for raspberry picking while also offering food vendors, fun activities for children, and stalls selling many other eats and treats.

When to go: January to April (Open Saturday-Sunday 9am to 3pm)

What to pick: Raspberries

For more information visit the Field Berry Farm website here.

This article was originally published by Getaway

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