Cape Town, the Winelands & the Ocean
The Cape region around Somerset West is one of the most beautiful and also most varied areas in the world! Mediterranean climate, blue sky and only a few rainy days!
Fresh sea breeze makes even summery temperatures above 30 degrees appear pleasant. Even in the winter time the daytime temperatures rise above 20 degrees on sunny days. The region is malaria-free - there are no mosquitoes or other pests.
Within a radius of 50 km are all the sights of the Cape region:
🌊 Cape Town, Table Mountain and Robben Island
Cape Town – The Mother City - and its surroundings are rich in historical and cultural attractions: museums, art galleries, markets full of handicrafts and elegant shopping malls.
The landmark of Cape Town, the table mountainwas recognized as one of the 10 natural wonders of the world in 2012 and is easy to climb by cable car or a little more sporty on a hike.
Daily several ferries go to Robben Islandthe prison island where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for many years. A sad chapter in South African history.
Cape Town – The Mother City - and its surroundings are rich in historical and cultural attractions: museums, art galleries, markets full of handicrafts and elegant shopping malls.
The landmark of Cape Town, the table mountainwas recognized as one of the 10 natural wonders of the world in 2012 and is easy to climb by cable car or a little more sporty on a hike.
Daily several ferries go to Robben Islandthe prison island where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for many years. A sad chapter in South African history.
Wine country, whales and the Cape of Good Hope 🐋
In and around Somerset West, wonderful wine roads with fantastic wineries begin. On their routes are historic towns like Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschhoek.
In the months August until November, the coast-region around the cape is the home of the whales, who give birth to its babies in protected surroundings at this time.
Especially the Cape of Good Hope is a magical attraction for tourists from all over the world. Dreamlike beautiful and full of myths is this south-westernmost point of the African continent.
🐧 Penguins, beach and golf
Very close to the Khashamongo Guesthouse live 2 colonies of Jackass Penguins that are looking forward to a visit.
Fantastic beaches attract surfers and bathers from all over the world. Breathtaking sunsets included.
The surroundings of Somerset West are a paradise for sportsmen - almost nothing is impossible. Especially an "El Dorado" for golfers - even long-term golfers will find plenty of variety here - 25 excellent golf courses nearby invite you to tee off.
Very close to the Khashamongo Guesthouse live 2 colonies of Jackass Penguins that are looking forward to a visit.
Fantastic beaches attract surfers and bathers from all over the world. Breathtaking sunsets included.
The surroundings of Somerset West are a paradise for sportsmen - almost nothing is impossible. Especially an "El Dorado" for golfers - even long-term golfers will find plenty of variety here - 25 excellent golf courses nearby invite you to tee off.
