Activities

Horse riding in the Western Cape: a beach ride at Noordhoek, vineyard trails near Somerset West and wine tasting on horseback in Franschhoek, with pri...

A 7-day road trip from Villa Helderberg: whale watching in Hermanus, Plett beaches and Robberg, safari days in Addo, and Oudtshoorn Cango Caves. ...

Hiking Robberg Nature Reserve in Plettenberg Bay: the Gap, Witsand and Point circuits, the seal colony, tides and safety, fees and what to bring. ...

Plan a day trip to Franschhoek from Somerset West: the route, the Franschhoek Wine Tram, estates worth a stop, lunch in the village and the loop back ...

Dappat se Gat sea cave and Kogel Bay on Clarence Drive: how to find Somerset West’s wilder, hidden beaches, and why they are for sightseeing rat...

Hiking Lion’s Head, Cape Town’s most popular peak: route, distance, the chains and ladders, and the best time to go for sunrise, sunset or...

A 7-day Western Cape itinerary from one base in Somerset West: the city, the peninsula, the Winelands, the whale coast and a safari.

A day-by-day 5-day Cape Town itinerary from one base in Somerset West: the city, Cape Point, the Winelands and the coast.

The best ATB and mountain bike trails near Somerset West: Helderberg Trails, Helderberg Farm, Stellenbosch, Oak Valley and Lebanon Forest, with permit...

Safaris near Somerset West: a safari-style drive at Vergelegen and Big 5 reserves such as Aquila and Inverdoorn within a couple of hours.