The warm weather and sunny skies are *finally* here, which means that it’s time to get back outdoors for fresh air. Here are six date ideas that will ensure you get your fix of outside fun.

IDEA #1: Pick some fresh flowers…

Spring is the season synonymous with fresh blooms. Instead of bae buying you a generic bouquet, they can take you to pick and curate your own at a charming and fragrant flower farm.

Western Cape Chart Farm, Cape Town / @the_chart_farm 

Gauteng Akanaka Blooms Farm Flowers, Midvaal / @akanakablooms 

KwaZulu-Natal The Flower Farm, Durban / @the_flower_farm 

IDEA #2: … or some seasonal fruit

Another thing that’s ripe for the picking is seasonal fruit. There are plenty of farms across the country that allow the public to come and pick their own so you know you’re getting the best.

Western Cape Polkadraai Strawberry Farm, Stellenbosch / @polkadraaistrawberryfarm 

Gauteng The Cradle Berry Farm, West Rand / @thecradleberryfarm 

KwaZulu-Natal Litchi Harvest, North Coast / @litchiharvest 

IDEA #3: Go to a botanical garden

South Africa’s natural kingdom is something we should all respect and admire, with many plants native to our nation. You can go and appreciate them with your partner at your local botanical garden. 

Western Cape Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, Cape Town / @kirstenbosch_nbg  

Gauteng Pretoria National Botanical Gardens, Pretoria / @pretoria_nbg 

KwaZulu-Natal Durban Botanic Gardens, Durban / @durbanbotanicgardens

IDEA #4: Visit an outdoor market

Markets are a fun date idea as you can shop (or window shop!) and eat local, artisanal produce and items. There are plenty that move outside for the warmer seasons to explore. 

Western Cape Oranjezicht City Farm Market, Cape Town / @ozcfarm 

Gauteng Rosebank Sunday Market, Joburg / @rosebank.sunday.market

KwaZulu-Natal Ballito Farmers Market, North Coast / @ballitofarmersmarket 

IDEA #5: Do an extreme activity

Get your adrenaline pumping while enjoying the warm weather by doing a more extreme outdoor activity. From tree canopy climbing to the world’s highest swing, there are loads of exciting options to choose from.

Western Cape Segway Vineyard Tours at Spier Wine Farm, Stellenbosch / @spierwinefarm

Gauteng Acrobranch Adventure Park, Pretoria North / @acrobranchza

KwaZulu-Natal Big Rush at Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban / @bigrushdurban 

IDEA #6: Meet up for brunch

Sure, brunching is something that can be done all year. But there’s something special about bottomless mimosas in an outdoor setting so you can soak up some stunning spring sunshine. Cheers to that!

Western Cape The Foodbarn & Deli, Noordhoek / @the_foodbarn_noordhoek 

Gauteng Arbour Café & Courtyard, Joburg / @arbourcafe 

KwaZulu-Natal The Joint Jazz Café, Durban / @thejointjazzdbn