Braai day is on the way, and while you are probably working extra hard to make up for the day off, you do have to make plans, too. To help you along the way, here’s a list of parks, dams, and gardens you can visit on Wednesday:

Johannesburg
Take the family to Emmarentia Dam on Thomas Bowler Street. Call for more information.
To get out of town, meet the four-legged residents of the Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve just an hour away from the city centre. Call  or mail  to book.

Durban
Escape to the peaceful Jameson Park and Rose Garden on 350 Montpelier Road in Morningside. Call  for more information.
If you feel like a short road trip, why not visit the popular Nkutu Picnic Site at Krantzkloof Nature Reserve. Visit their website for more information.

Cape Town
Try Camp’s Bay’s Oudekraal Beach. Call 021 438 9555 for more information.
Just 40 minutes out of town, you can enjoy the traditional South African charm of Helderberg Farm. Visit the website for more information.

Words: Modupe Oloruntoba
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