The Best Strawberry-Picking Farms Near Cape Town

Living in Cape Town means we have access to a crop of beautiful farms in and around the city (and slightly further afield) where we can pick strawberries to our heart’s content. There’s nothing quite like strolling through fruit fields with friends, and filling baskets with juicy, sun-warmed berries, while your little ones roam free (or help… picking their own berries into mini kid-friendly baskets).

Strawberry season in the Cape is between October and December, with Stellenbosch being the number one destination. Here’s where we love to go strawberry-picking.

Polkadraai Strawberry Farm

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This family-friendly farm is the perfect day out for little ones (and big ones, too). Grab a basket, and let them roam around the fields picking delicious strawberries. Afterwards, they can enjoy face-painting, mini golf, tractor and pony rides, and other entertainment.
Good to know Baskets come in various sizes – you take the basket home with you filled with the berries you pick, no weighing needed.
Times Monday – Sunday, 9am – 4pm
Cost R50 (junior picker)
R65 (harvester)
Contact 021 881 3303, info@polkadraaifarm.co.za
Where to find it Stellenbosch Arterial Road (M12), Stellenbosch

Helderberg Farm

Another Stellenbosch gem, this farm uses biological pest control and mainly organic fertiliser on its crops, which contribute to beautiful-tasting (and nontoxic) strawberries.
Good to know An email booking before visiting is essential. The farm is ideal for hosting parties for all ages, as there are private venues, hiking trails and braai spots.
Times Monday – Saturday, 10am + 3pm
Cost R50 (pick your own +/- 250g punnet)
R25 (entrance only, no picking)
Contact 021 855 4308, helderbergfarm@mweb.co.za
Where to find it Klein Helderbergpad, Stellenbosch

Mooiberge Strawberry Farm

This farm, dating back to the 1900s, has a rich history of producing one of the best strawberry harvests in the country year after year. And the funky and fabulous scarecrows which line the entrance and are dotted around the fields are almost as big an attraction as the berries. The farm shop also sells a range of dried fruits, honey and nuts as well as the farm’s wine.
Times Strawberry picking: 1 October – 31 December 2023, 9.30am – 4.30pm
Mooiberge farm: Monday – Sunday, 8.30am – 6pm
Cost R100 per person
Contact 021 881 3222
Where to find it Strand Road (R44), Stellenbosch

Redberry Farm

A Garden Route favourite, Redberry Farm is a fabulous pitstop for the whole family. In addition to picking strawberries, the farm is home to the largest hedge maze in the southern hemisphere, and also offers pony rides, go-karts, and bumper boats to keep the little ones entertained. There’s also a strawberry-inspired restaurant and three artisanal eateries.
Good to know The farm hosts children’s parties as well as baby showers, tea parties and team-building events.
Times Monday – Saturday, 9am – 4pm
Cost R30 (pick your own strawberries, small container)
R50 (pick your own strawberries, large container)
Contact 044 870 7123, info@redberryfarm.co.za
Where to find it Geelhoutboom Road (off the R404), Blanco, George

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