4×4 Routes

This 12km long route offers different levels of difficulty and is open all year round.  Though 12 km might not sound like a long route it can take you up to three hours to complete.  Always a fun option that promises to offer a lot of challenges and laughs.

Paintball

This is a great outdoor adventure for family and friends and even corporate groups. Be warned though, if pretending to be a soldier and run around with a gun is not what you have in mind for fun, then give this one a skip.

Craft Markets

Southey’s Vines Country Craft Market: This market sells everything from clothing and accessories to home decor. Open only during the summer months, every last Saturday of the month. Address:  Southey’s Vines, 186 Main Road, Somerset West, OR Hathersage Market: Ideal for the foodies, they sell a wide selection of gourmet foods and organic produce, with live music as entertainment. Open every second and last Sunday of the month.Address: Hathersage Farm, 15 Gordon Road, Somerset West.

Dick Dent Bird Sanctuary

This is a must do for all bird lovers and wildlife photographers. The 25 hectare wetland offers you the perfect opportunity to watch these bird species in their natural environment. Bird species you might spot include Waterfowl, migrant waders and Ethiopian Snipe. Be sure to go in a group.

Water Sports

Though this town is surrounded by the Hottentots Holland Mountains it offers some unique water sports. Situated on the outskirts of Somerset West you will be able to enjoy the following fun water activities at establishments like Blue Rock. Here you can partake in activities like Cable Water Skiing, Wakeboarding and riding on Jetovators. If you’ve always wanted to try these activities, but had no access to a boat, this is the perfect opportunity!

Golf

For the golfing enthusiast, there are two golfing options in Somerset West: Vodacom Pro Golf Driving Range: This is one of eight Pro Range Golf Centres in South Africa and the perfect place for you to learn how to play golf or just practice your swing, OR Erinvale Golf Course:
This 18 hole golf course was designed by Gary Player and also hosted the 1996 World Cup of Golf.