Activities
Things to do in and around Somerset West
Our concierge service can arrange airport transport, car rentals and all reservations for restaurants and activities.
Wine Route And Wine Farm Tours, Customised Private Sight Seeing Tours, Photographic Safaris, Theatre Bookings (indoor theatres as well as the many starlight theatres in the area) , Horseback Tours, Shark Diving, Helicopter Sight Seeing Flights, Sky Diving, Hot Air Balloon Rides, Paragliding, Day Safaris, Guided Bike Rides, Hikes And Walks, Rock Climbing, Quad Biking, Sandboarding, Zip Lining, Boat Cruises, River Rafting, Kite Boarding, Deep Sea Fishing, Surfing, Abseiling, Sand Boarding, Cape Peninsula Tours, Friday Night Market Tours
Choose activities that suit your interests:
We highly recommend a family trip using the cable cars up to Table Mountain to appreciate the views of Cape town in all its glory. A visit to the V&A Waterfront is also a great way to experience a variety of activities that caters for all age groups and interests. For activities steeped in history and for those interested in the life-story of our late Nelson Mandela, a trip to Robben Island where he was jailed is a definite must see. Nature lovers will have no shortage of things to do and see – Kirstenbosch Gardens and Cape Point are at the top of this list. To view our indigenous wildlife be sure to book a whale watching excursion or a trip to the boulders beach to visit the penguins. The aquarium is also an interactive and fun activity for kids and the whole family.
Table Mountain
Distance: 52 km
Experience magnificent views of Cape Town from the top of Table Mountain. Access it via the Flying Dutchman Cableway that takes you to the summit in under ten minutes or from gentle walks and nature-lover trails to advanced hikes and mountain climbing.
Find more details at:
TABLEMOUNTAIN.NET OR 021 4248181
Cape Point
Distance: 80.7 km
The Cape of Good Hope, located at the southwestern tip of the Table Mountain National Park, has captivated travellers for centuries with its dramatic scenery and fascinating history.
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V & A Waterfront
Distance: 49.4 km
For unparalleled shopping, entertainment and dining experiences in the heart of Cape Town’s working harbor, visit the V&A Waterfront.
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WWW.WATERFRONT.CO.ZA OR 021 4087600
Robben Island
Distance: 47.9 km
Visit Robben Island as it is an important part of South African heritage as well as a World Heritage Site, museum and research center.
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WWW.ROBBEN-ISLAND.ORG.ZA OR 021 4134220
Two Oceans Aquarium
Distance: 48.5 km
With over 3000 living sea animals, explore the incredible diversity of marine life found in the Indian and Atlantic Oceans, which meet at the southern tip of the African continent at the Two Oceans Aquarium.
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WWW.AQUARIUM.CO.ZA OR 021 4183823
Kirstenbosch Gardens
Distance: 46.9 km
Explore the biodiversity of the Cape Floral Kingdom at the world-renowned Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens. Other activities at Kirstenbosch include picnics, Summer music concerts and guided tours or walks through the gardens and elevated walkways.
Find more details at:
WWW.SANBI.ORG OR 021 7998783
Whale Watching
Distance: 80 km
Hermanus is without doubt the best land-based whale watching in the Western Cape. They also celebrate a whale festival between 20 24 September, but they welcome the whales into Walker bay as early as August.
* Please contact us for further information and bookings.
Boulders Beach
Distance: 58.4 km
After Simon’s Town turn left off Main Road to Boulders Visitor Centre to visit the famous colony of Jackass Penguins, so called for their hilarious braying call. This is a truly special experience and Table Mountain National Park staff are knowledgeable and offer guided tours. After falling in love with the penguins head to the secluded Boulders Beach for a swim in the warm waters of False Bay.
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Golf Lovers
Distance:
Somerset West Golf Courses
Erinvale Golf Club
Across the road from House of Visconti
Dezalze
Arabella
Strand Golf Club
Somerset West Golf Club
Helderberg Village
Fairview Golf Estate
Other Golf Courses
Stellenbosch Golf Club
Pearl Valley
Paarl Golf Club
Clovelly
King David Golf Club
Hermanus Golf Club
Steenberg Golf Club
Medical Tourism
House of Visconti is the ideal facility to convalesce after undergoing cosmetic or dental surgery, because we offer comfort, luxury, tranquility, anonymity and privacy.