Somerset West is a city in the Cape Winelands of South Africa

Travel to Somerset West - Visa Requirements

By car

From Cape Town, follow the N2 east and take exit 43 (R44 Somerset West/Strand/Stellenbosch).

From Stellenbosch, follow the R44 south.

Tours and Getting around Somerset West

Somerset West tourist attractions and sightseeing

Somerset West city tours

Go wild:

  • Helderberg Nature Reserve, (Follow the posted roadsigns), ☎ +27 (0)21 851-4060(helderbergfriends@telkomsa.net), [1]. 7:30AM to 7PM daily Nov to Apr and 7:30AM to 5:30PM May to Oct.  
  • Monkeytown Primate Sanctuary, Mondeor Road, ☎ +27 (0)21 858-1060(pro@monkeys.co.za, fax: +27 (0)21 858-1082), [2]. More than 230 primates have found a home here 

Play some golf:

Visit one of the wine farms in the area:

Events

  • Cape Town Flower and Garden Show, Lourensford Wine Estate. 9Am to 6PM, 25 to 28 October 2007. Adult: R50, children and pensioners: R35(Book via computicket or pay at the entrance).  

Somerset West souvenirs and shopping

Somerset West Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive

  • Craig's Casual Eatery, 171 Main Rd, ☎ +27 (0)21 851-3443(craigs@telkomsa.net, fax: +27 (0)86 609-6688).  
  • 96 Winery Road, 96 Winery Rd, ☎ +27 (0)21 842-2020(wineryd@mweb.co.za, fax: +27 (0)21 842-2050), [7].  
  • Blue Waters Seafood & Sushi, Corner Main and Van Der Byl street, ☎ +27 (0)21 852-8012.  
  • Cattle Baron Steak Ranch, 9 Huising Street, ☎ +27 (0)21 852-9992(horstpsotta@iafrica.com, fax: +27 (0)21 852-5556), [8].  

Somerset West nightlife, bars, clubs and pubs

Somerset West cheap and luxurious hotels, youth hostels and lodging

  • Berrydel Gourment Guest House, 28 Berrydel Avenue, ☎ +27 21 852 5967(harry@berrydel.co.za, fax: +27 21 852 8105), [9]. From R500 to R800 per person sharing.  
  • Albourne Guest House, 61 Lourensford road, ☎ +27 (0)21 852-2184(Info@Albourne.co.za, fax: +27 (0)21 852-7050), [10]. Owners can speak English, German, Dutch, French and SpanishFrom R285 to R535 per person per night, bed and breakfast.  
  • Somerton Manor, 13 Somerset Street, Bridgewater, ☎ +27 (0)21 851-4682(info@somerton.co.za, fax: +27 (0)21 851-4672), [11]. From R435 to R635 per person sharing.  
  • EASY FIVE ****, 56 Parel Vallei Road, Somerset West, ☎ +27 21 8522413(info@easyfive.co.za), [12]. From R380 to R520 per person sharing, B&B, English & German speaking, Members of GC Erinvale.  

Contact

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