Golf Weekend Getaway: 3 Days in the Breede River Valley and Overberg
Short on time? This three-day “Weekend Warriors” golf weekend getaway from Cape Town delivers three very different rounds, mountain and ocean scenery, a taste of Cape heritage and, in season, some of the best whale watching in the world.
At a glance
- Duration: 3 days, 2 nights in Hermanus (Friday to Sunday)
- Golf: 3 rounds: Worcester, Hermanus and Arabella
- Extras: the Kleinplasie open-air museum and a whale-watching boat trip (June to November)
Sample itinerary
Day 1 (Friday): Worcester and the Breede River Valley
Leave Cape Town early for Worcester Golf Club, about an hour away in the Breede River Valley. It’s an 18-hole course ringed by dramatic mountain ranges. Afterwards, visit the Kleinplasie open-air museum for a glimpse of rural Cape life in years gone by, then cross the mountains to the seaside town of Hermanus. Spend the night in a guesthouse near the golf course or a hotel in town.
Day 2 (Saturday): Hermanus Golf Club and whale watching
Hermanus Golf Club has 27 holes set between mountains and sea, with water features and characterful holes. After your round, head to the harbour for a boat-based whale-watching trip (June to November, weather permitting). Southern right whales often come close to shore. The evening is free to enjoy Hermanus’s restaurants.
Day 3 (Sunday): Arabella and Clarence Drive
Finish at Arabella, a Peter Matkovich design on the Bot River lagoon near Kleinmond that is consistently ranked among South Africa’s best. Return to Cape Town along Clarence Drive, a spectacular coastal road above False Bay that’s often compared with California’s Big Sur.
Why the Overberg is perfect for a golf weekend getaway
- It’s under two hours from Cape Town
- There’s a great mix of mountain, parkland and lagoon-side golf
- Hermanus is one of the world’s best whale-watching towns (see our southern right whale season guide)
- Good restaurants, wine routes and coastal walks
Want more than a weekend?
- 5-day golf break in Cape Town
- 8-day golf trip in Cape Town
- 8-day self-catering Winelands golf escape
FAQ
Can this getaway run on weekdays?
Yes. It works any day of the week, and weekday tee times are often easier to book.
Is whale watching guaranteed?
No, but in peak season (September and October) sightings are very likely. Outside whale season, we can substitute a wine tasting or a coastal walk.
Contact us to book your golf weekend getaway.
