Arabella Estate, Cape Overberg
The Arabella Country Estate is a prime golfing hotspot that is situated just off the coast of the Western Cape. It is about an hour's drive from Cape Town, and less than 30 kilometres outside the whale-watching town of Hermanus. Despite this fairly central location, it enjoys an air of total peace and seclusion from the “real world”.
Arabella is, undoubtedly, one of the most esteemed golfing and living estates in South Africa, giving those who come here a sense of luxury ensconced in the majesty of untouched mountain ranges, coastal flora and mile upon mile of unspoilt beaches. The Bot River Lagoon and the Palmiet Mountain Range are its local natural treasures, and both provide spectacular views and prime habitats for an array of plant and animal species. The estate covers 113 hectares and is situated within the transitional zone of the Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve. This means that the estate is run with conservation in mind, promising those that visit or live here an insight into the natural splendour of the country.
In addition to the stunning vegetation here - which includes mountains, rivers, beach scrub, orchards and vineyards - there are a number of water birds that assure nature-lovers of many beautiful sightings. It is no wonder that Kogelberg is a UNESCO-designated site. In fact, it is home to in excess of 1 880 different plant species, making it the world's most complex place in terms of its biodiversity.
The Arabella golf course itself is one of the country's finest. It combines breath-taking vistas with some challenging sand traps and water hazards. There is an abundance of plant and bird life to boot.
The serenity of the Palmiet Mountain Range and the excitement of this world-class estate combine to ensure that Arabella's esteemed visitors will treasure the memories of their time spent here.
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Hotels & other accommodation options
Aquaelberg Place
Boasting mountain and garden views, Aquaelberg Place offers beautiful rooms set amongst the trees. There is a choice of holisitic, continental or...
Ocean View
Ocean View is the ideal getaway from the hustle and bustle of the busy city life. It offers Hermanus self catering with amazing sea views from th...
17 Marine 101
17 Marine 101 is located in a fantastic spot just across the road from the famous "Cliff Path" where guests can enjoy a beautiful walk along the ...
Lagom Place
Set in Fynbos and perfectly positioned a stone's throw from a private beach on an estate in Gansbaai, Lagom Place provides accommodation for two ...
Vue La Mer
Nestled in the charming suburb of Onrus in Hermanus, this 4-bedroom holiday home (sleeps ten guests) boasts sweeping ocean vistas that will leave...
Somerset Gift Getaway Farm
Somerset Gift Getaway Farm borders the foothills of the majestic Langeberg Mountain. The setting is idyllic, with stunning views, green pastures ...
Grootbos Private Nature Reserve
Grootbos is a 5 star private nature reserve that celebrates the wonders of the dramatic landscape of South Africa. Exclusive and secluded, guests...
Bayview Apartment 208
Bayview Apartment 208 is a luxury ground floor apartment offering beautiful views of Walker Bay. This Hermanus apartment is the perfect place fro...
Stony Point Beach House
Stony Point Beach House is a holiday home offering self catering accommodation located in the small holiday town of Bettys Bay. It is located 100...
Things to do in the area
Clarence Drive Scenic Route
Whether you've booked your accommodation in Cape Town or Gordon's Bay; you are assured of one thing - absolutely spectacular views of the ocean a...
Walk the Palmiet River Trail
Walk the Palmiet River Trail in the Kogelberg Nature Reserve: The River Trail is on the R44 between Betty's Bay and Kleinmond, about 100kms from ...
Rent-a-Bike and Cycle the Kogelberg
Rent-a-bike; own-the-experience. Two legs can get you so far breathing in the fresh air but two wheels can get you so much further with the wind ...
Leopard's Gorge Hiking Trail
Start: Kogelberg Nature ReserveFinish: Harold Porter National Botanical GardensDuration: 6km, roughly 4 hoursFitness: moderate, this is a good on...
Noteworthy attractions
Kogelberg Nature Reserve
Lying within the southern extension of the Hottentots Holland Mountain range about 90 kilometres south-east of Cape Town and 8 kilometres from Kl...
Harold Porter Botanical Gardens
The Harold Porter National Botanical Garden lies in the epicentre (heart) of the Cape fynbos region - a dedication to this natural shrubland vege...
Hermanus Whale Crier
Hermanus on the Cape Whale Coast has its very own whale crier, and, what's more, Hermanus lays claim to the only whale crier in the world. The po...
Hermanus Beaches
Where? +/-2 hours drive from Cape Town on the south coast of the Cape. Includes: Onrus Beach, Grotto Beach, Kammabaai and Langbaai Beach. Go ther...
Hermanus Hiking Trails
While most visitors to Hermanus have many things to do on their itinerary, most involving the whales that have made this town famous, there are m...
Hermanus Golf Club
The course doesn't only challenge however, you are rewarded, hole after hole, with panoramic views that overlook the sparkling ocean and adding t...
Agulhas National Park
Lying in what is known as the Agulhas Plain at the southernmost tip of Africa is the Agulhas National Park, just 45 kilometres from the popular v...
Marloth Nature Reserve
Lying just three kilometres from the pretty little town of Swellendam, the Marloth Nature Reserve conserves the central Langeberg Mountains that ...
De Hoop Nature Reserve
The De Hoop Nature Reserve is approximately 34 000 ha in size and one of the largest natural areas managed by Cape Nature Conservation. It is a f...
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