Somerset West is situated is in the Helderberg area (formerly called Hottentots Holland), and dates back to 1672. The town originally developed around the Lourens River and the Vergelegen Farm. In 1822 Somerset West was founded on a portion of the historic Vergelegen Farm, and named after Lord Charles Henry Somerset.
Contact
Address : |
Western Cape, South Africa |
Cellphone Reception : |
Good |
Main Cellular Network : |
All networks |
Destination Information
Facilities : |
Shopping Centre, Shops, General Dealer, Tour Services |
Police Telephone : |
+27(0)86 076 5423 |
Hospital Telephone : |
+27(0)21 850 9000 |
Doctor Telephone : |
+27(0)21 851 3271 |
Tourist Information Telephone : |
+27(0)21 840 1400 |
Towing Service Telephone : |
+27(0)71 613 2656 |
Petrol Type : |
All. |
Diesel Type : |
All. |
Facilities
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Other Facilities : |
Sportgrounds/Showgrounds. Sports Club. Auto Dealer. Auto Specialist Service. Civic Centre. Court. Government Services. Library. Municipal. Retirement Home. School/s/s. Scrapyard. Town Hall. Medical Centre. Amusement Park/Game Centre. Bar/s. Deli/s. Fast Food. Auto Spares. Electrical Services. Storage Services. Travel Agency. Boat/Yacht/Ship Specialist Services. Diving Services. Security Services. Public Phone/s. Real Estate Services. Power Station/Substation. |
Activities
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Night Drives, Tours and Excursions, Picnics, Wine Tasting, Cellar Tours, Mountain Biking, Tractor Rides, Golf, Diving, Boat Trips, Scenic Flights
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More Activities : |
Bowling. Paintball. |
Notes on Activities : |
(Some activities may be offered nearby). |
Travelling Information
Various doctors available at no. given (Group). Medi-Clinic Vergelegen no given. Nearest airfield 11km - Stellenbosch. (Apr-14). Railway station. Taxi/Shuttle Services.
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