Somerset West Golf Courses
The Somerset West area is a golfer's paradise with three 18-hole golf courses as well as a 9-hole golf course and driving range. The areas around the Helderberg also offer numerous world-class golf courses, e.g. Stellenbosch, Devonvale, Royal Cape and the Arabella to name a few. To practice your swing or work on your putting, visit the Vodacom Golf Village. Professional golf trainers are also available in the Somerset West/Strand area for a competitive fee per session. The renowned Erinvale Golf and Country Club (Somerset West) offers a real challenge, and is one of the most spectacular in South Africa, offering a picturesque view. Just minutes away is the Strand Golf Club, situated on the sandy beaches of False Bay. The Somerset West Country Club is a traditional club with facilities for tennis, squash, bowling and golf. In addition, the Helderberg Village Golf Club is a nine-hole golf course just minutes away, offering a quick game on a beautiful course which is seldom overcrowded. For further information on golf courses in and
around the area, your hosts will be glad to assist you.
 
Hiking:With the Helderberg and Hottentots Holland Mountains in close range, the hiking/walking adventurer is spoilt for choice. Experience the dramatic scenery and wildlife first-hand with everything from easy walks through the forest to extreme, multi-day mountaineering treks. Further afield (about 40 minutes drive) lie the beautiful Kirstenbosch Gardens and Tokai forest, and of course the famous Table Mountain, Lions Peak and Devil's Peak, offering challenging hikes for every fitness level. These and many more, provide ample opportunity to explore the best of the Cape's wildlife.
Sport: Horse riding on Noordhoek Beach or through the forests or vineyards, hiking at the Helderberg Reserve, Silwerboomkloof Trail and Jonkershoek, bowling, croquet, tennis, squash, competitive group sports, swimming, basketball and many more, are some of the sports the Cape has to offer. With plethora facilities for tennis, squash, gym and competitive sports, there is something for both the active and the relaxed holiday-maker.
Annual and international sport events are regularly held in the Cape. The Cape Argus Cycle Tour, Mountain Bike Races, the Two Oceans Marathon and the J&B Met horseracing event are just some of the world-renowned events held in the Cape. For further details please consult your host, the internet and/or the press.
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