Reviews of Ndedema Lodge
(88%) From 23 travellersThey do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa.
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Great stop on way to Namibia
We arrived from Cape Town around 4pm and were immediately welcomed.
We were very pleased with the restaurant recommendation of 'Michaels' for that evening, just up the road, which was probably one of the best meals we had on our whole trip.
The next day we explored the Cederberg Wilderness area, finishing up at the Cederberg winery for a quick tasting in the afternoon.
A good place to stay in Clanwilliam
Ndedema Lodge is situated some distance from the centre of Clanwilliam on the edge of town. It is an old victorian house and the rooms are furnished in period style, which we really liked. Our room was clean and well furnished with a large bathroom.
We ate at Michael's restaurant which serves homely food and is a short walk from the lodge.
The owners of Ndedema Lodge are friendly and helpful and the breakfast was good.
Comfortable and homely
Nice little guest house on the edge of town run by friendly people who recommended a restaurant and made the reservation for us. Our room was clean and comfortable and everything worked well. A good distance from Cape Town so the drive was relaxing.
The lodge has pleasant gardens and pool. We drove up to the nearby Ramskop Nature Reserve reserve which had a few flowers (the drought meant we didn't see many in the wild) and good views
Ndedema Lodge
An adequate place to spend one night. Rather a dark, dreary room with an attractive patio.
The stay was enlivened by quite a good dinner at a restaurant a few doors down the street.
Ndedema Lodge review
At the edge of Clanwilliam. Two nights were sufficient.
We had dinner at Michaels on Park, just along the road. Food excellent. Michael was very friendly and attentive.
The street lighting was sparse for the walk back so a torch is advisable.
No activities.
Ndedema Lodge review
The owner has booked us a meal in a local restaurant for the night we arrived, which was very thoughtful. She was very helpful in providing information about the local area and amenities, and helping us choose places to eat.
The room was fine, but a bit dingy. The outdoor space immediately outside our room was not an attractive place to sit (unlike some other rooms).
Wonderful hosts at Ndedema Lodge
The drive from Fish River Canyon, Namibia to Clandwilliam, South Africa was about eight hours. There was almost no place to stop between the two, so I realized why the overnights were arranged this way. We had no trouble going across the border into South Africa.
The parents stayed in the lodge, and our children stayed in a cottage behind the lodge. The breakfast each morning was wonderful. The Inn Keepers made our stay in Clandwilliam a success by arranging an eco tour of a rooibos tea farm, making dinner reservations, and suggesting a place to see the San rock art. The Inn Keepers also helped us understand the history of the different people living in the area, and the current political climate. We had read a lot to prepare for our trip, but the personal touch of the Inn Keepers gave us a much deeper understanding of life in South Africa.
We were sorry to hear the Inn Keepers were retiring in January 2015, and hope the new Inn Keepers will be as welcoming.
What a Lovely B&B
One of our favorite B&Bs in the world!!! We arrived and said our names and that we had a reservation. The lady smiled and said, "I know, we were waiting for you!" We immediately felt 'at home'.
We had a gorgeous two-bedroom suite that was extremely comfortable. The owner was so attentive and helpful. It made our one-night stay in Clanwilliam excellent! She gave us some recommendations on what to do for the evening. Breakfast was delicious! I wish we could have stayed at least one more night.
