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3About Somerset West
Somerset West lies at the foot of the Helderberg, about 45 km from Cape Town along the N2, with the R44 branching off to Stellenbosch and down to Gordon's Bay. Cape Town International Airport is roughly 40 km away, an easy N2 run. Locals often nip through to Wemmershoek (64 km) for a weekend drive, while longer trips like Suurbraak (197 km) draw visitors passing through. Over ten fast EV chargers are dotted around town. Don't miss the Helderberg Nature Reserve, a steep little hike up to a waterfall with views over False Bay.
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Somerset West is in South Africa, at -34.082, 18.849 - about 30 km south-east of Guguletu.
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What is the closest airport to Somerset West?
The closest airport to Somerset West is Cape Town International Airport, 31 km (about 30 min by car).