Vergelegen Picnics
Historic wine estate with luxury seasonal picnics, award-winning wines, gardens, and heritage experiences.
Description
Founded in 1700, Vergelegen is one of South Africa’s most iconic wine estates, offering a blend of heritage, nature, and culinary excellence. Guests can enjoy its world-class wines, explore 18 themed gardens, and dine at renowned restaurants.
The estate’s seasonal luxury picnics, set beneath ancient camphor trees, provide a serene escape for families, couples, and friends. With history, wine, gardens, and hospitality combined, Vergelegen delivers a rich and memorable experience.
Company Group
Vergelegen Wine Estate
Additional Links
Events | Experiences | Restaurants | Shop
Email Address
Phone Number
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Picnic Type
Luxury seasonal picnic set within the tranquil camphor forest.
Activities
18 themed gardens | Cellar tours | Dining | Historic homestead & library | Rose Terrace tea room | Wine tastings
Experiences
- Unwind beneath ancient camphor trees with a gourmet picnic experience.
- Savour handcrafted wines while overlooking beautifully manicured gardens.
- Explore centuries-old heritage grounds and curated garden spaces.
- Enjoy sweeping views of vineyards and surrounding mountain landscapes.
Picnic Basket Options
Standard Picnic Basket – R540 per person
Estimated Duration
Approximately 2.5 hours
Alternative Picnic Basket Options
Vegetarian Picnic Basket – R540 per person
Children’s Picnic Basket (3–10 years) – R230
Dietary Options
Gluten-free | Vegetarian
What to Bring
Comfortable shoes | Light jacket or sweater | Picnic basket | Rubbish bag | Sunscreen & hat | Sunglasses | Water bottle
Rentals
None
Additional Information
- Picnics are seasonal and require advance booking.
- Wine tastings, dining, and garden access are available year-round.
Inside Guides
- Arrive early to explore the gardens before your picnic experience begins.
- Select a spot beneath the Camphor trees for the most atmospheric setting.
Weather Conditions
Ideal Weather: Clear / Sunny
Rain Alert: Light rain (30–40%)
Weather Experience: Outdoor garden setting; light rain may make paths slippery and slightly impact comfort, though most areas remain accessible.
Picnic Rules & Guidelines
- Pre-booking is required.
- No outside food or beverages permitted.
- Picnics operate on a seasonal basis.
Reservation Policies
- Advance booking required via website or phone.
- Full prepayment may be required for picnic bookings.
- A 12.5% gratuity applies to groups of 8 or more.
Estimated Price Range
R500 – R600+
Entry Fee & Prices
R30 – Adults
R10 – Children
Booking Methods
Dineplan | Email | Phone | Website | Walk-ins
18 themed gardens
Camphor forest
Child friendly
Conservation projects
Gift shop
Heritage homestead
Historic homestead
Parking
Restrooms
Restaurants
Seasonal picnics
Tasting room
Tea room
Wine tasting
Wheelchair accessible
Not dog friendly
Must Tries
Luxury picnic: Indulge in a luxury picnic beneath ancient camphor trees.
Wine Tasting: Sample Vergelegen’s award-winning wines in the tasting room.
Rose Terrace Tea Experience: Enjoy a relaxed tea or light meal overlooking beautifully manicured gardens.
Highlights
18 themed gardens: Explore 18 themed gardens, including the rose and herb gardens.
Homestead: Step into history at the authentically furnished 1700s homestead.
Features
- 18 themed gardens
- Camphor forest
- Child friendly
- Conservation projects
- Gift shop
- Heritage homestead
- Historic homestead
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Restaurants
- Seasonal picnics
- Tasting room
- Tea room
- Wine tasting
- Wheelchair accessible
- Not dog friendly
Must Tries
Luxury picnic: Indulge in a luxury picnic beneath ancient camphor trees.
Wine Tasting: Sample Vergelegen’s award-winning wines in the tasting room.
Rose Terrace Tea Experience: Enjoy a relaxed tea or light meal overlooking beautifully manicured gardens.
Highlights
18 themed gardens: Explore 18 themed gardens, including the rose and herb gardens.
Homestead: Step into history at the authentically furnished 1700s homestead.
Address
Lourensford Road, Somerset West
Parking: Available on site
Opening Hours
| Wednesday – Sunday | |
| Picnic basket collection (Nov – April) | 12h15 – 13h30 |
| Closes | 16h30 |
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