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Book A Gourmet Riverside Picnic for Two | Crocodile River

This stunning 4 star private estate is set on the banks of the Crocodile River, just a short commute from Johannesburg and even shorter from Lanseria Airport. Have a drink on the patio with the bubbling weir in the background or kick back on the lawns in front of the willows along the river bank.  Experience this unique and beautiful 150 hectare estate.  Abandon the restaurant table, distress from the rigours of city life and relax next to the river on a blanket with cushions.  Enjoy the peace and serenity of the Crocodile River and leave feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.  With only 2 picnic spots allocated per day, you are guaranteed an exclusive and private experience.

Our Gourmet Romantic Picnic is set in a tranquil spot next to the river on a double mattress with pillows and throws under a Caribbean umbrellas. Watch abundant bird life while you enjoy our delicious cuisine and enjoy the beautiful river view. This picnic is suitable for light rain only! Should it rain we relocate you to the pool deck on couches set apart from other guests overlooking the river. This package includes our picnic menu a welcome drink and complimentary bubbly or wine. We are flexible with our menus and accommodate people with food allergies offering tasty alternatives. Picnics are from 11h30 to 16h00 or from 16h30 to 21h00.

Standard picnic menu
Whole Honey Roasted Chicken
Rare roast Beef with assorted mustards and creamed horseradish
Smoked Salmon Trout
Philadelphia cream cheese and tapenades, mozzarella and Cheddar
Basil Pesto Tomato Mozzarella Caprese Salad
Seasonal fruit skewer
Potato Salad in Summer and Potato bake in Winter
Green Heritage Seed Garden Salad with a Meze of Sun Dried Tomato Tapenade, Danish Feta and Olives
Honey Coated Kaitifi and Chocolate mousse Cake

Picnic menu for Vegetarians
Vegetable & Nut Phyllo Pastry Bake
Deep fried Camembert (animal rennet free) with a fig jus
Cous Cous & Roasted Cherry Tomato Tower
Home baked bread & Biscuits with Various Cheeses
Seasonal Fruit Skewers garnished with berry sauce & Cinnamon
Tomato,
Mozzarella & Basil Pesto Caprese Salad
Green Salad with Peppers & Meze of Danish Feta, Calamatina Olives & Sundried Tomato Tapenade
Honey Coated Kaitifi (Baklava type dessert)
Chocolate Mousse Cake with Amarula Cream Sauce

Halaal Picnic Menu
Whole Honey Chicken
Smoked Salmon Trout with capers
Kingklip Skewers
Home baked bread & Biscuits with Various Cheeses stamped Halaal
Seasonal Fruit Skewers garnished with Berry sauce & Cinnamon
Tomato, Mozzarella & Basil Pesto Caprese Salad
Green Salad with Peppers & Meze of Danish Feta, Calamatina Olives & Sundried Tomato Tapenade
Honey Coated Kaitifi (Baklava type dessert)
Gelatin free Chocolate Mousse Cake

Location: Crocodile River, Gauteng
Availability: Available throughout the year. Summer months are best.
Who: Ideal for couples.
Numbers: This experience is for 2 people only.
Weather: Picnic’s are weather dependent.
Additional Information: This experience also includes a service fee and e-voucher.

Picnic contents are subject to periodic change.  A bottle of wine and bottled water is included.
Take advantage of our lovely accommodation and extend the experience by staying the night. Experience true decadence and enjoy a hot stone massage treatment at your picnic site or in the privacy of your own room if you choose to stay overnight.

This package will differ in price and detail for dates such as Mother’s Day and/or Valentine’s Day. Please contact us directly for a quote should you wish to book this type of package for either of these dates.