The picturesque town of Somerset West, framed by the spectacular Hottentots Holland mountain range, provides a magnificent setting for a memorable holiday.

Somerset West is regarded as the gateway to the most famous Winelands of the Cape which include, Helderberg, Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Paarl and Constantia
Somerset West is also regarded as the business "Capital" of the Helderberg basin.

Somerset West looks across False Bay towards the Cape Peninsula and is perfectly positioned to take advantage of the many attractions offered by the area.

Cape Town (and it's world-famous V & A Waterfront), is only a 40 minutes drive from Somerset West

Very close are other tourist destinations, which includes the Helderberg Nature Reserve (walking distance), and the exclusive Somerset Mall shopping centre (5 minutes drive).

There is even a modern private hospital - Medi Clinic- only few minutes away.

Helderberg Nature Reserve

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The Helderberg Nature Reserve is one of the Helderberg's greatest treasures. It starts at the foothills of the Helderberg Mountains, where families' picnic in the shade of ancient oaks amidst rolling lawns, and reaches up the mountainside to places where hardy fynbos plants cling to the steep slopes. The land that now forms the nature reserve was acquired in 1947 from the estate known as Land-en-Zeezicht for the conservation of the town's water supply. The Rotary Club of Somerset West subsequently approached the Somerset West Town Council to establish a wild flower garden and raised funds for this purpose. In 1960 this area was proclaimed a nature reserve.

There are various parties involved in the upkeep and management of this reserve and recently a group of dedicated volunteers calling themselves Friends of the Helderberg Nature Reserve became much involved in the upgrading and development of the reserve.

An educational centre, funded by the Friends of the Helderberg Nature Reserve and the Helderberg Municipality, is well utilised by local schools and organisations in the important task of educating both adults and children about conservation.

Birds are abundant in the reserve and over the years some 169 species have been recorded.

Several species of antelope occur in the reserve and visitors may be privileged to spot Grey Duiker, Grysbok and Steenbok. Bontebok has also been reintroduced.

Vegetation in the reserve is distributed according to soil types, with Mesic Mountain Fynbos making up the greater part of the plant life.

Erinvale Golf Club - 3 Minuten
Somerset West Golf Club - 5 Minuten
Strand Golf Club - 10 Minuten
Spiers Golf Club - 15 Minuten
Stellenbosch Golf Club- 15 Minuten
King David Golf Club- 20 Minuten
Milnerton Golf Club - 25 Minuten
Royal Cape Golf Club- 30 Minuten
Clovelly Golf Club - 40 Minuten
Steenberg Golf Club - 40 Minuten
Paarl Golf Club - 40 Minuten
Arabella Golf Club - 40 Minuten