Explore the UNESCO designated Kogelberg Biosphere, one of the richest biodiverse floral kingdoms on the planet, during your stay at Arabella Hotel, Golf & Spa. With its ever-changing scenery, from rocky bays and sandy beaches to wild fynbos covered mountains and cultivated vineyards, the Kogelberg is a truly one-of-a-kind destination in the Western Cape.
Beyond the natural beauty on the hotel’s doorstep, guests can experience famous whale watching, mountain hikes and horse-riding, as well as wine-tasting and charming seaside towns all just moments from the hotel. We invite you to discover some of the top attractions in Hermanus, Kleinmond, the Overberg and its surrounds just an hour’s drive from Cape Town International airport.
Experience the Arabella Hotel, Golf & Spa, with a virtual tour of our property. Get a panoramic view of the Kogelberg Biosphere and the surrounding area.
The Elgin Railway Market is an Art Deco market boasting local food and craft vendors, live music and is the gateway to the beautiful Elgin Valley.
71 Marine Dr, Hermanus, 7200, South Africa
Gearing's Point offers one of the best views for whale spotting and watching.
Hangklip Rd, 7196
Hangklip Lighthouse is set on the picturesque Cape Whale Coast, on the eastern entrance to False Bay.
c/o Clarence Drive and, Broadwith Rd, Betty's Bay, 7141
Situated in the centre of the coastal fynbos where the flora is at its richest, the Harold Porter National Botanical Gardens encompasses mountain slopes with wind-clipped heathlands, deep gorges with relict forests, flats and marshes with restios, sedges and bulbs, as well as dunes adjacent to the beach with specialised salt-adapted plants.
Houw Hoek Farm Stall is a cherished destination for locals and travellers alike, offering homemade delights and a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
15th Ave, Kleinmond, 7195
Enjoy this 1.6-mile loop trail near Kleinmond, Western Cape. Generally considered a moderately challenging route with great views of Kleinmond and the Botriver Lagoon.
Considered by many to be the most beautiful of CapeNature’s protected areas, Kogelberg Nature Reserve earns that reputation largely to the fact that it occupies an area with minimal human interference.
Harold Porter Botanical Garden, Betty's Bay, 7141
This trail is a great family hike which begins at the botanical garden's in Betty Bay then through a pristine indigenous forest to a picturesque waterfall.
