Twenty minutes drive from Hermanus is the acclaimed Arabella Golf Estate, frequently voted the number two golf course in South Africa and the top golf course in the Western Cape.

The course is surrounded by the magnificent Kogelberg mountain range and Bot River Lagoon, and edged by wild fynbos making it a very diverse course with links, parklands and coastal aspects. The 8th hole has been described as one of the most beautiful par 5's in South Africa and the 18th hole was rated one of the finest finishing holes in the country.

The course was designed and built by the highly acclaimed South African golf course architect Peter Matkovich in 1999. Since then, many professionals and celebrities have enjoyed course – particularly during the annual Nelson Mandela Invitational charity golf tournament which began in 2003.

The club offers a full range of facilities and is open daily from 7am (in summer) and from 8am (in winter). For bookings, telephone +27 28 284 0105.