Need a Quick Recharge?
Hop on a tractor in Montagu The tractor rides at the Protea Farm are an institution. These trips up Langeberg Mountain began in 1985. Hop on board and chug past proteas, plus pear and apple orchards for views across the Koo Valley. Trips are scheduled for Wednesdays and Saturdays at 10am for R170 per adult, R100 per teen and R85 per child. 023 614 3012, proteafarm.co.za
Learn something new at Babylonstoren
Can’t afford to spend the night at the country’s leading farm hotel? You can still soak up the gorgeous farm ambience in one of Babylonstoren’s innovative workshops. Forage and cultivate indigenous veld foods with experts, learn how to make your own natural soap or explore the magic world of mushrooms and harvest your own fresh oyster mushrooms for lunch.
From R850 pp
021 863 3852, babylonstoren.com
Witness authentic activity and get an udder-fresh taste at Irene Farm’s dairy
View the cows being milked at the viewing gallery from 2.30pm every day. Visit during the week and enjoy a milkshake tasting made using the farmfresh product for R150 pp. Book via WhatsApp 066 516 9586, irenefarm.co.za