Cederberg Ridge Wilderness Lodge

Drinks are not included with meals. As people vary in terms of how much and what they like to drink. The minibar drinks are also for your account. There is always filtered water available so that you can fill up your complimentary water flasks. However selected drinks are included with the excursions. This includes a range of drinks on the sundowner trips (House wine, selected spirits, beer and soft drinks).

Children from 8 and upwards are more than welcome – 6 or 7 year olds by prior arrangement.

Yes, you can book a transfer. These are done by a fully insured/licensed transfer provider on the lodge's behalf. Please request more information when making your booking.

This all depends on whether you like to explore independently or whether you would prefer a more inclusive and guided experience. The Dinner, Bed & Breakfast (DBB) option is ideal for people who have their own vehicle and who like to be independent. The Full Board & Activities (FBA) option is best if you want to be shown some of the best of the Cederberg. It's also ideal if you don’t have your own vehicle.

That depends on what you are looking for -- guests seem to enjoy the lodge year round! Peace and away-from-it-all: Year round. Winter sun if coming from northern hemisphere: November to March. Extensive full day hiking: Most of year (but not recommended for December to February). Water activities on Clanwilliam Dam: November to mid March. Spring Flowers: Earlier than you would think – August.

AFTER HOURS BOOKING AND CHECK IN All guests booking and checking in outside of reservations office hours (Monday through Friday from 8:30 - 16:30) please call the lodge manager on +(27) 27 470 0136 after making your reservation. ACTIVITIES Our Full Board and Activities Rates includes two excursions per day. The exact programme varies with the seasons, taking into account the climate and seasonal attractions. We offer a 3-night rotating programme so a 2-night stay may not provide enough time for doing everything on offer. *Guests booked on a DBB basis may be able to book an excursion (at an extra cost) when they are at the lodge - subject to availability. If you think you will enjoy our excursions, we STRONGLY recommend booking the Full Board & Activities Rate, to avoid disappointment. CHILD POLICY • No children below 8 years old unless prior arrangement is made with management. • 8 to 11 years – 50% off per person sharing rate when sharing with parents. • Luxury Suite: 1 child under 12 on a converted window seat. • Superior Suite: One suite can accommodate 1 child under 12 on a converted window seat and 1 child/teenager up to 17 (75% sharing rate) on an extra bed. • Superior Pool Suite: 1 child under 12 on a converted window seat. One suite can accommodate 1 child/teenager up to 17 on a sleeper couch (subject to availability) • Families with 2 or more children can book 2 rooms INCLUSIONS AND EXCLUSIONS DBB (Dinner, Bed & Breakfast) – Breakfast and Dinner and complimentary stargazing. Use of mountain bikes, self-guided walking, mountain bike trails and complimentary Wi-Fi in room. Full Board & Activities - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, complimentary wine tasting and stargazing, two excursions per day. (Seasonal activities vary but include guided walks on the farm and in the Cederberg Wilderness Reserve, guided mountain biking, Cederberg excursions, rock art walks, farm tours, sundowner cruises, and boating in summer). Also use of mountain bikes, self-guided walking, mountain bike trails on the farm and complimentary Wi-Fi in room. Note: The Cederberg is a mountainous area and so even our vehicle excursions do involve some walking, sometimes on uneven ground. If you are not able to walk easily, we recommend booking on the DBB rate. We can assess the mobility issues at the lodge in terms of activities. EXCLUSIONS All drinks, transfers from Cape Town to/from Cederberg Ridge – see price list for extra cost; activities (unless booked on the Full Board and Activities Rate), any telephone charges and other items of a personal nature. CLIMATE If you are a sun-lover, then the Cederberg is for you! We enjoy a much warmer climate than Cape Town even though we are but 20 hours’ drive north. WHAT TO BRING • Our dress code is casual though some people like to dress up for the evening (but it’s entirely up to you). • Comfortable walking shoes or trainers (even if you are not planning to be active, as it is a country area with some uneven ground). • Sunblock, sunhat and sunglasses in spring, summer, autumn and winter. • WARM jacket for winter (and wear layers). • A daypack is useful for longer excursions. CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT Check-in is from 14:30 and check-out on the day of departure is 10:00. You are welcome to arrive at Cederberg Ridge earlier and make use of our swimming pool or garden. We try to accommodate early arrivals or late check-outs where possible, subject to room availability. This cannot be guaranteed unless you have paid a small extra fee. LUNCH Full Board and Activities include a lunch (served until 14:30) either on arrival or on departure. WI-FI We offer complimentary Wi-Fi in the accommodation rooms and the library, to facilitate conversation in the sitting room, dining room and bar. SMOKING No smoking is allowed inside any lodge or chalet buildings. SPA SPA treatments can be booked in advance, kindly note the 10% cancellation penalty if cancelled on check-in. PAYMENT We accept MasterCard and Visa credit cards. Alternatively, you may settle via EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer) before check-out. Unfortunately, we don’t accept American Express or Diners Club.

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No pets allowed

13:30 - 11:00