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Cape Town spring water and the best cereals, plus a little know-how... to produce an excellent craft beer. Since 1998, Birkenhead Brewery has been one of the oldest craft breweries in South Africa. Here, the beer is inspired by the power of the South African landscape and its charismatic characters, filtered, pasteurized, but above all made with love in the moonlight by the expertise of the brewers. We come to the pub and restaurant on site, in a very modern setting, to taste these beautiful and good creations.

The Swellendam region accounts for 95% of the national production of youngberries, a type of thorny vine that produces purple berries with a slightly acidic flavour. Farmers make a delicious liqueur from these berries picked in November and December. There are then several types of liqueurs and sweets, jams, chutneys... Everything is to be tried in the tasting room. The Wildebraam brand, with its 24° alcohol content, is one of the best known brands of liqueurs in South Africa. It is possible to sleep at the Wildebraam Berry Estate.

On the way to Gansbaai, to garnish his picnic basket, an obligatory stopover in this farm where some good cheeses are made. An acceptable leiden, but above all a unique Gruyere cheese in South Africa. Taste the "matured", surprising after 10 months in the cellar. At the Klein River Valley Cheese Dairy, we don't just make cheese, we seek to "celebrate" it and to highlight the values of picnicking and family. Games for children.

Jean-Claude and Carolyn welcome you to their remarkably elegant vineyard. This estate, created in 2002, now offers Sauvignon Blanc, Pinots or Chardonnays classified in the world top 100 and South African top 12! You have the choice between a dozen accompaniments and tapas, each one more delicious and subtle than the other. We particularly like the tasting option for children and non-alcoholic people where each dish is accompanied by a surprise drink that goes perfectly with the food. Great idea!

You can't walk by the sea, under the blazing sun, without imagining yourself looking at it with an ice cream in your hand. Such a refreshing and pleasant treat cannot be refused! Let's go for a quick trip to Gelato Mania: here, the ice creams are colourful and there is something for every taste, in all forms: ice cream balls in cones, in jars, milkshakes... To be enjoyed on the beautiful terrace adjoining the shop. The shop is also very pretty and even the light fixtures are in the shape of ice cream cones. Original!