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Coastal walks at Mkambati
Pondoland · Wild CoastEastern Cape
R30–R50 pp
Make a day of coastal trails, waterfalls and secluded coves in Mkambati Nature Reserve.
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Karoo views for two
Graaff-ReinetEastern Cape
R60–R80 pp
Take in the Valley of Desolation's towering dolerite cliffs and wide-open Karoo views in Camdeboo National Park.
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Tastings in Walmer
Walmer · GqeberhaEastern Cape
R250 pp
Book a seat at The Taste Room's guided estate tasting evenings in Gqeberha, where a winery representative walks you through a boutique range.
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Golden Gate together
Near ClarensFree State
R70–R90 pp
Walk among the Maluti foothills and find a sandstone-cliff view worth slowing down for.
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A little Clarens escape
Clarens Nature ReserveFree State
R40 pp
Explore the reserve's walking trails with views over the Little Caledon River Valley and the Maluti Mountains.
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Date View over Pretoria
Sterrewag · PretoriaGauteng
Free entry
Pack drinks and snacks and arrive before sunset for wide views over Pretoria from this relaxed Sterrewag viewpoint.
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A Rietvlei picnic & game drive
Rietvallei · PretoriaGauteng
R79 pp
Settle in at the Marais Dam picnic area, then pair your picnic with birdwatching or a self-drive wildlife outing in Rietvlei Nature Reserve.
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Picnic beside Roodeplaat Dam
Roodeplaat · PretoriaGauteng
R30–R80 pp
Bring a picnic or braai basket and make time for fishing, hiking, birdwatching or wildlife viewing at Roodeplaat Dam Provincial Nature Reserve.
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Picnic under Witpoortjie Falls
Poortview · Roodepoort · JohannesburgGauteng
R60–R100 pp
Lay a picnic blanket beneath the Witpoortjie waterfall at Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden, then walk the falls trail and watch for the Verreaux's eagles nesting on the cliffs.
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A safari close to home
Dinokeng · North of PretoriaGauteng
R200–R250 pp
Share a self-drive wildlife outing in Dinokeng Game Reserve, a Big Five destination just beyond the city.
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Johannesburg's quieter side
Klipriviersberg · South JohannesburgGauteng
Free entry
Swap city noise for grassland trails, koppies and a little heritage in Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve.
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Paint together in Sandton
Central Square · MorningsideGauteng
R200–R400 pp
Choose your canvases and paint side by side at Artjamming, with materials provided and no experience needed.
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A Parkhurst burger date
Parkhurst · JohannesburgGauteng
R200–R350 pp
Meet at Hudsons The Burger Joint for gourmet burgers, milkshakes and a relaxed neighbourhood dinner.
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SLAPS Sandos
Parkhurst · JohannesburgGauteng
R150–R250 pp
Share smash burgers or milk-bun sandos with skinny fries at SLAPS Sandos on Fourth Avenue in Parkhurst.
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Bruv Burger Boksburg
Boksburg · Johannesburg EastGauteng
R120–R220 pp
Make it a casual smash-burger date with loaded fries and gelato at Bruv Burger's Boksburg spot on Northrand Road.
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BGR Rosebank
Keyes Art Mile · Rosebank · JohannesburgGauteng
R150–R220 pp
Build your burger with BGR's classic toppings, then add fries and a shake at its Keyes Art Mile branch in Rosebank.
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Stud Bryanston
Coachman's Crossing · Bryanston · JohannesburgGauteng
R200–R300 pp
Meet at Stud The Burger Shop in Coachman's Crossing for stacked beef burgers, plant-based options and chips.
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Franks Burgers & Ribs
Blairgowrie · JohannesburgGauteng
R200–R350 pp
Choose from beef, chicken, lamb or veggie burgers and save room for ribs or a milkshake at Franks in Blairgowrie.
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Burger Bros Norwood
Norwood · JohannesburgGauteng
R180–R280 pp
Try a double smashed beef burger, hot-honey chicken or loaded fries at Burger Bros on Iris Road in Norwood.
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Sparkys Melrose North
Melrose North · JohannesburgGauteng
R130–R220 pp
Keep date night easy with grass-fed beef burgers, crispy chicken, fries and milkshakes at Sparkys on Corlett Drive.
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Pantry by Marble
Jan Smuts Avenue · Rosebank · JohannesburgGauteng
R180–R300 pp
Stop for a beef or fried-chicken burger with fries at Pantry by Marble's 24-hour Jan Smuts Avenue food market.
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BGR Waterkloof
Florence Ribeiro · Nieuw Muckleneuk · PretoriaGauteng
R165–R220 pp
Keep your burger date simple with freshly prepared beef burgers, fries and a drink at BGR's Florence Ribeiro branch, near the Austin Roberts Bird Sanctuary.
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Stud — The Burger Shop
Hazelwood · PretoriaGauteng
R200–R300 pp
Meet for stacked beef burgers or a plant-based option, with chips and a drink at Stud's Hazelwood shop on Oaktree Avenue.
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Dinner over the coals
Keyes Art Mile · RosebankGauteng
R800–R1 500 pp
Make dinner an occasion at Marble, where South African ingredients meet open-fire cooking and city views.
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An afternoon of history
Ormonde · JohannesburgGauteng
R150–R200 pp
Take time to explore the Apartheid Museum's permanent exhibitions and share a thoughtful afternoon indoors.
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A tasting flight in Sandton
Sandown · Sandton · JohannesburgGauteng
R125–R200 pp
Book a tasting at Eighteen13 in Sandton: a standard South African flight, or add chocolate, biltong or cheese, with premium flights at the top end.
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Wine trays at Lanseria
Lindley · Lanseria · JohannesburgGauteng
R50–R100 pp
Share a paired wine tasting tray at Lanseria Country Estate — the cellar range or the full house flight, both served with snacks at the estate restaurant.
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An afternoon by the water
Midmar Dam · Near HowickKwaZulu-Natal
R200–R450 pp
Plan a canoeing or boating outing on Midmar Dam, with time to take in the Midlands scenery together.
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A Midlands dinner stop
Nottingham RoadKwaZulu-Natal
R200–R400 pp
Make Nottingham Road Brewing Company part of a relaxed Midlands day out, with pub food and local beer tastings.
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Estate wines in the Midlands
Lions River · KZN MidlandsKwaZulu-Natal
R150 pp
Take a guided tasting of five single-vineyard estate wines at Abingdon, then stay for harvest boards and tapas overlooking the vines.
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Berg-view wines in Winterton
Winterton · Central DrakensbergKwaZulu-Natal
R95 pp
Self-taste four wines on the veranda at Cathedral Peak, with the vineyards, the dam and the Central Drakensberg in front of you.
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History at the river's edge
Mapungubwe · Near Alldays & MusinaLimpopo
R70–R90 pp
Explore the landscape of an ancient African kingdom and the viewpoints near the Limpopo–Shashe river confluence.
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A botanical garden wander
ThohoyandouLimpopo
R45–R50 pp
Slow down together among the indigenous plants of Thohoyandou National Botanical Garden.
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A canyon picnic for two
Blyde River Canyon · Near GraskopMpumalanga
R50–R200 pp
Pack something delicious and build a scenic picnic around the viewpoints and picnic areas in Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve.
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A slower day in Dullstroom
DullstroomMpumalanga
R300–R600 pp
Try a fly-fishing outing together in this highland fishing destination. Arrange access and equipment with a local operator.
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A wildlife weekend
Pilanesberg · Near RustenburgNorth West
R250–R350 pp
Head out on a game-viewing drive through Pilanesberg's distinctive landscape and look for wildlife together.
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A Magaliesberg mountain date
Magaliesberg · North West / Gauteng borderNorth West
R100–R200 pp
Choose a mountain walk among the range's cliffs and gorges. Confirm your trail's location and access before travelling.
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A wine-tasting game drive
Plumari · HartbeespoortNorth West
R1 380–R1 650 pp
Sip four premium wines at four bush stops on a sunset game drive through Plumari Private Reserve with African Hills.
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Follow the roar of the falls
Augrabies · Near UpingtonNorthern Cape
R70–R90 pp
Explore the waterfall viewpoints at Augrabies Falls National Park and share the dramatic Orange River gorge scenery.
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A quieter wildlife escape
Mokala National Park · Near KimberleyNorthern Cape
R60–R80 pp
Plan a game-viewing outing in Mokala's open landscapes for an unhurried day away together.
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Cellar-door pours in the Kalahari
Kanoneiland · UpingtonNorthern Cape
From R10 pp
Work through Bezalel's cellar range, fortified, brandies and liqueurs by the glass at the tasting room on the N14 between Upington and Keimoes.
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A lagoon-side picnic
Kraalbaai · West Coast National ParkWestern Cape
R80–R130 pp
Pack a picnic for two beside the Langebaan lagoon, then linger at the park's bird hides or walking trails.
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Paddle through Wilderness
Touw River · WildernessWestern Cape
R200–R400 pp
Share a canoe outing on the Touw River through indigenous forest in the Wilderness section of Garden Route National Park.
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Art inside the silo
Silo District · V&A WaterfrontWestern Cape
R200–R350 pp
Wander through contemporary art from Africa and its diaspora inside Zeitz MOCAA's remarkable converted grain silo.
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A colourful Cape Town date
Wembley Square · GardensWestern Cape
R200–R400 pp
Get creative together at Artjamming with canvases, paints and tools supplied for a relaxed painting session.
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Burgers on Kloof Street
Gardens · Cape TownWestern Cape
R200–R350 pp
Keep date night deliciously simple with burgers and shakes at Hudsons The Burger Joint on Kloof Street.
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Tastings at the oldest wine farm
Constantia · Cape TownWestern Cape
R130–R170 pp
Taste five wines of your choice at Groot Constantia, South Africa's oldest wine farm, then take a cellar tour or stay for lunch under the oaks.
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A tasting flight in Stellenbosch
StellenboschWestern Cape
R105–R220 pp
Choose a guided flight at Spier — from a signature taste of the range to the cellar collection — indoors among local art or on the terrace with mountain views.
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Wines in the Blacksmith's Cottage
FranschhoekWestern Cape
From R150 pp
Book a tasting in Chamonix's late-1800s Blacksmith's Cottage, reached through the cellar, and add a cheese or charcuterie platter.
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A Paarl valley tasting
Klein Drakenstein · PaarlWestern Cape
R120 pp
Sample four Mason Road wines at Brookdale Estate's tasting room in the Klein Drakenstein, with the range also available by the glass.
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Coastal valley wines near Hermanus
Upper Hemel-en-Aarde · HermanusWestern Cape
R150 pp
Choose the coastal or country tasting at Bosman Hermanus, high in the Hemel-en-Aarde valley with the kitchen open for lunch.
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