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Lalapanzi Lodge

Somerset West Cape Town - South Africa

Email Lalapanzi Lodge Reservations: booksa@madbookings.com

Situated in a secure country estate we’re only 10 minutes from the beach, 20 minutes from Stellenbosch, 35 minutes from Cape Town International Airport and 50 minutes from Cape Town city centre.
We’re pleased to announce that we’ve just been awarded 4-star rating by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa and Luxury status by Portfolio.
Relax in our stylish mountain retreat

Escape to the tranquil setting of Lalapanzi Lodge and wake up to the sounds of the countryside, the smell of clean mountain air and the spectacular views of False Bay and the mountains.
Choose between our recently renovated luxury B&B accommodation in the main lodge or our recent renovated exclusive self-catering lodges.

Luxury B&B rooms and suites in the main lodge
The main lodge has been designed with the style conscious guest in mind. Our philosophy while renovating the lodge was to keep it simple, modern and stylish while retaining the warmth and character of a solid log cabin.
The lodge now boasts four luxury en-suite rooms and one luxury suite which come with a hearty cooked or continental breakfast.
Room features
· Stunning sea views
· Private entrance and patio with garden furniture
· En-suite bathroom with bath and shower
· Underfloor heating in the bathroom
· Heated towel rail
· Ceiling fan, panel heaters and electric blankets
· Select satellite TV channels (DStv bouquette)
· DVD & CD player
· Access to a comprehensive DVD library
· Mini bar
· Complimentary tea and coffee tray
· Private room safe
· International plug adaptors
· Hairdryer
· Robe, slippers, bath & shower amenities
· Free wireless internet
· Complimentary breakfast; cooked or continental

No children under the age of 12 allowed in the main lodge. All linen and towels, including beach towels are provided and rooms are serviced daily. Car hire, airport shuttle services and tours can be arranged on request.
Lodge facilities
· Outdoor swimming pool
· Braai facilities and lapa
· Free wireless internet access & guest computer
· Guest internet terminal
· Restaurant; lunch & dinner served on request
· Guest lounge, tv, honesty bar, library with fireplace
· Spa & massage treatments on request
· Over 20 km of walking trails on the estate

Exclusive self-catering lodges
Hide yourself away from the world in one of our solid log self-catering lodges. Both lodges have been designed with the style conscious guest in mind. Both lodges have fully equipped open plan kitchen, a lounge with satellite TV & fireplace, 3 bedrooms, 2 or 3 bathrooms and a braai area in your own private garden.
There’s also a large balcony from which you can enjoy the same panoramic views of False Bay & the Hottentots Holland Mountains as the main lodge.
Lodge features
· Stunning sea and mountain views
· Private garden and braai area
· Private balcony with outdoor furniture
· Fully equipped kitchen with kettle, toaster, oven, hob, microwave and fridge freezer
· Lounge with fireplace
· Lounge with select satellite TV channels (DStv bouquette), Ipod doc
· Underfloor heating in all the bedrooms
· Fans in summer
· Complimentary tea and coffee tray
· Private room safe
· International plug adaptors
· Hairdryer
· Bath & shower amenities

All linen and towels, including beach towels are provided and lodges are serviced daily. Car hire, airport shuttle services and tours can be arranged on request.
Lodge facilities
· Outdoor swimming pool
· Braai facilities and lapa
· Guest computer with internet terminal in the main lodge
· Dining room were breakfast, lunch & dinner is served on request
· Tourist information library in main lodge
· Spa & massage treatments on request
· Over 20 km of walking trails on the estate

Conferences, events, functions, weddings
Lalapanzi Lodge is a great venue for all kinds of events. We can host anything from mini-conferences, workshops and team-building programmes, to sundowners, functions and weddings.
The lodge can be used in a number of different ways depending on your requirements. We have a fully equipped conference room that holds up to 20 people. A cosy living room for more informal meetings or breakaway sessions. A large stoep which can be used for business lunches, wedding ceremonies, sundowners an drinks parties. A lapa, braai and pool area for lazy afternoon lunches and functions.
If you’re planning on bringing a group away for a team building session we can help you plan all kinds of activities.

Listed below are a few of the more popular activities available on-site or close by:
· Wine tasting
· Horse riding
· Massages and aromatherapy
· Golf
· Archery
· 4x4 driving
· Quad biking
· Shark diving
· African Drumming
· Clay pigeon shooting
· Sailing or windsurfing
· Hiking
· Water skiing
· Whale watching
· Fishing

Wine and dine with a spectacular view
Perched high above False bay with some of the most stunning views in the Western Cape is Lalapanzi Lodge’s intimate dining room. Relax with a bottle of wine from one of the many local vineyards and treat yourself to a delicious home-made meal prepared with seasonal ingredients from the region.
Dinner can be served by the fireplace in winter or on the stoep complete with outstanding sunset in the summer. The open plan kitchen enables you to see the chef preparing your meal, he may even share a few of his culinary secrets.
Our dining room holds a maximum of 20 people and is for our guests only.

We’re open for dinner three nights a week and on request only, the other nights we will be serving a simple meal. Advanced booking is necessary.
Explore the Cape Winelands and surrounds
Situated on a 17 ha pine farm close to Somerset West and Sir Lowry’s Pass, and surrounded by some of the most spectacular scenery in the Western Cape, Lalapanzi Lodge is a great place to unwind or use as a base to explore the Cape.
Even if you don’t leave the estate you won’t struggle to entertain yourself. Take a leisurely stroll around our pine farm. Chill out by the pool with views over the Hottentots Holland Mountains and the sea.

Hike around the game park, part of the Wedderwill Country Estate which we’re situated on. Relax on the balcony of the main lodge with a glass of wine while watching the black eagles, fish eagles and a whole variety of kestrels, kites and other local wildlife.

Or if you want to get out and about a few of the activities available close by include:
Horseback riding
Outrides around our neighbours vineyards, with great views over the ocean. We can book this for you or you can contact them directly.
Golf
There are multiple golf courses close-by variating from a couple of minutes drive to half a hour.
Golf at Arabella in Kleinmond
Water skiing
Cable water skiing, scuba diving and volleyball all around a lovely lake in Sir Lowry's Pass.
Tours & Transfers
Transfers from the airport, winetours, Cape Point tours, etc.
Car hire
We can provide two quote for you from our local car rental agents.
Hiking
Hiking in the Helderberg Nature reserve or on the Boland Hiking trail.
Beaches
Chilling out on the white sandy beaches of Gordon's Bay or Strand.
Whale watching
Whales can be seen along the coast from July till November.
Craftmarkets
Shopping at the craft markets of Somerset West, Cape town and Stellenbosch.
Restaurants

Vineyards
· 4x4 driving or quad biking in the Hottentots Holland Mountains
· Touring the local Townships
· Chilling out on the white sandy beaches of Gordon’s Bay or Strand
· Unwinding at a local health spa
· Wining and dining at some of the world’s finest restaurants
· Climbing Table Mountain, or if you’re feeling less adventurous taking the cable car to the top
· Discovering Betty’s Bay where hundreds of penguins come ashore everyday

Directions
GPS Coordinates
South: 34° 06" 11.35"
East: 18° 55" 05.87"

From the N2
Driving on the N2, turn off at Sir Lowry’s Pass Village at the foot of the Pass: from Cape Town, it’s 5km after Somerset West on the left, at the moment the sign is not up due to road works, please turn left when you see a sign Gordon's Bay. From George, turn right at the bottom of the pass when you see the sign Gordon's Bay.
Follow that road through the village and go over the railway tracks. Immediately turn right. Take the first left (after 200m) onto a brick road. The sign on the corner says ‘Wedderwill’.

Approx 1 km along this brick road, take the left road just before Knorhoek Estate. Pass a pond on your left and go through the Wedderwill gate house. Follow the brick road up the hill for 1.2km and turn left into Lalapanzi Lodge (Farm 3) which is oddly enough after Farm 1, 2 and 4.

From Somerset West
Drive east along Main Road heading towards Sir Lowry's Pass. Drive all the way through Somerset West and past the robots and circles (traffic lights and roundabouts if you're not South African). Past the ABSA bank on your left and the Pick 'N' Pay on your right.
Continue on Main Road and at the robot/traffic light by Vergelegen Medi Clinic turn left onto the M9 Sir Lowry's Pass Road.

Continue on the road to Sir Lowry's Pass Village (about 5km). Pass Journey's End. Go through the village and 200m after the Journey's End sign take the first left onto a red brick road. The sign on the corner says 'Wedderwill' and there's a building behind that called 'Kingdom builders ministries'.
Approx 1 km along this brick road, take the left road just before Knorhoek Estate. Pass a pond on your left and go through the Wedderwill gate house. Follow the brick road up the hill for 1.2km and turn left into Lalapanzi Lodge (Farm 3) which is oddly enough after Farm 1, 2 and 4.

Email Lalapanzi Lodge Reservations: booksa@madbookings.com