Van Gaalen Kaasmakerij Cheese Tour
Family farm at the foot of the Magaliesberg producing cheese to traditional Dutch recipes — milk to final product.
About this tour
The Van Gaalen Kaasmakerij Cheese Tour, on a family farm at the foot of the Magaliesberg just outside Pretoria, is a charming Agriculture excursion for Grade 1–12 learners. It is the only working Dutch-style cheese farm of its kind within easy reach of Gauteng schools.
Learners will enjoy:
• A guided tour of the cheese production process • An interactive cheese tasting experience • A slice of Dutch apple cake and a fruit juice
The experience ties agriculture, food science and small-business value chains together in a memorable, hands-on outing.
Please note: Closed on Mondays.
Wilrien School Tours handles the full educational excursion package: bus transport (if required) from your school, farm entry, professional guiding and teacher support — making it a much-loved Agriculture school tour for Gauteng schools.
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