Luxury Self-Catering Lodges
in Clarens
the Jewel of the Eastern Free State

SEDIBA, a Sotho word for "source of the spring" - Just three hours from Johannesburg and four hours from Durban and an ideal stop-over from the Cape. This beautiful game farm nestles in the foothills of the majestic Maluti Mountains, situated just 10 kilometers from the picturesque little town of Clarens.

Nothing has been spared to make your stay a most enjoyable and memorable experience. Our happy customers return again and again, a testament to what Sediba has to offer.

Sediba consists of South Lodge (twin beds, sleeps 6) three bedrooms each with en-suite bathroom, lounge, dining area and kitchen. North Lodge consists of two bedrooms (twin beds, sleeps 4) Both Lodges have open fireplaces, heated towel rails, electric 'all night' blankets, "Weber braais" and covered patios.

The lodges are spacious, well appointed, fully serviced and offer home from home comfort. The view from all the windows and doors is stunning and both Lodges are within a few metres of a well stocked trout dam. The 'Rooiberge' mountain range and sandstone cliffs offer a breathtaking backdrop.

The third Lodge, "Sediba Mountain Lodge" is appointed in the same up-market design and overlooks the trout dam and game park. This luxurious lodge commands superlative views, sleeps 4 in two separate spacious bedrooms (twin beds in one and kingsize bed in the other) They have en-suite bathrooms, underfloor heating, kitchen, diningroom and lounge, and a large open fireplace.

Sediba Lodge is a haven of peace and tranquillity, a safe retreat, where one can walk in the 300 hectare game park, through riverine forests. Perhaps spend some time fishing, perhaps sit on the patio and watch the zebra, or wildebeest, or maybe a reedbuck, graze on the mountain slopes. Sip a glass of wine and admire the bird life. The only night sounds to be heard are the cry of the jackal, the hoot of an owl or the occasional scuffle of a porcupine digging up roots. We guarantee that the stars here are brighter than anywhere else!

If you can tear yourself away from Sediba, Clarens and Golden Gate have much to offer the visitor. Clarens has a profusion of Art Galleries and craft shops, and good restaurants. If its excitement you are looking for then try the white river rafting, or 4x4 quad biking. Take a more leisurely drive through Golden Gate National Park or go on a dinosaur walk, or visit historical Boer War sites. There is a golf course, horseriding, bushmen paintings, squash and tennis courts available. Clarens is a beautiful little town, with much to see and do.

Contact:
Matt or Sheila Silcock
P.O. Box 122 Clarens 9707
Tel & Fax: 058 256 1028
e-mail: silcock@nnet.co.za

Important: The definition of 'guests', includes children, in North and South Lodge, and we regret that we cannot sanction additional guests to the number stated above.

Directions (Map to Sediba Lodge)
DIRECTIONS TO GET TO SEDIBA LODGE FROM GAUTENG
(Recommended from the Sandton & East side of Johannesburg. )

1. Take the N3 from Johannesburg to Durban.
2. As you cross the Vaal River at Villiers, before the Toll Gate, turn off the N3 and follow the R26 to Frankfort.
3. Continue with the R26 until you get to a T-Junction.
4. TURN TO YOUR RIGHT towards Frankfort.
5. Pass the town of Frankfort and cross a bridge over a large river.
6. Veer towards the left still on the R 26 towards Tweeling.
7. Continue straight on with this road, the R26, over a stop street and past Reitz.
8. When you get to Bethlehem carry on through the traffic lights, then a four way stop, and then through a second set of traffic lights, and past a large Engen Garage on your right.
9. About 6 km’s from Bethlehem turn onto the R711 to Golden Gate & Clarens. You are about 25 km’s from Clarens.
10. You will pass through the Noupoort or “Nek” of Clarens. Continue down the hill until you see the road leading to Fouriesburg on your right (R711). Turn right here and continue for 10 km’s where you will find 2 white pillars on the left hand side of the road.
11. Turn into the driveway, follow the signs to Sediba or Mountain Lodge.

DIRECTIONS TO GET TO SEDIBA LODGE FROM GAUTENG
(Recommended from the West side of Johannesburg. )

1. Take the main road to the Free State and after the Grassmere Toll Plaza follow the Heilbron signs.
2. Turn left into Heilbron and continue straight through the town.
3. Continue on past Paul Roux.
4. Continue straight on with this road, until you meet the R26 at the cross roads near Reitz.
5. Turn right towards Bethlehem.
6. When you get to Bethlehem carry on through the traffic lights, then a four way stop, and then through a another set of traffic lights, and past a large Engen Garage on your right.
7. About 6 km’s from Bethlehem turn right onto the R711 / R712 to Golden Gate & Clarens. You are about 25 km’s from Clarens.
8. You will pass through the Noupoort or “Nek” of Clarens. Continue down the hill until you see the road leading to Fouriesburg on your right (R711). Turn right here and continue for 10 km’s where you will find 2 white pillars on the left hand side of the road.
9. Turn into the driveway, follow the signs to Sediba or Mountain Lodge.

DIRECTIONS TO GET TO CLARENS FROM BLOEMFONTEIN

1. Take the Thabanchu road via Ladybrand, Ficksburg and Fouriesburg.
2. Turn right onto the R711 at Fouriesburg to Clarens.
3. Travel for 24 km’s. Shortly after the Surrender Hill sign you will see 2 white pillars on the right hand side of the road..
4. Turn into the driveway, follow the signs to Sediba or Mountain Lodge.

DIRECTIONS TO SEDIBA FROM KWA ZULU NATAL

1. Turn off the N3 at the Winterton Central Berg turn off just after the Estcourt Ultra City.
2. Continue through Winterton and Bergville up the Oliviershoek Pass.
3. After passing the Sterkfontein Dam turn left at the T-Junction towards Qwa-Qwa.
4. Continue straight on this road towards Golden Gate National Park. (Beware the Speed Humps in the park!!)
5. You will pass the entrance of the CLARENS GOLF CLUB. Continue down the hill until you see the road leading to Fouriesburg on your left (R711). Turn left here and continue for 10 km’s where you will find 2 white pillars on the left hand side of the road.
9. Turn into the driveway, follow the signs to Sediba or Mountain Lodge.

Directions DIRECTIONS TO GET TO SEDIBA LODGE FROM GAUTENG
(Recommended from the Sandton & East side of Johannesburg. )

1. Take the N3 from Johannesburg to Durban.
2. As you cross the Vaal River at Villiers, before the Toll Gate, turn off the N3 and follow the R26 to Frankfort.
3. Continue with the R26 until you get to a T-Junction.
4. TURN TO YOUR RIGHT towards Frankfort.
5. Pass the town of Frankfort and cross a bridge over a large river.
6. Veer towards the left still on the R 26 towards Tweeling.
7. Continue straight on with this road, the R26, over a stop street and past Reitz.
8. When you get to Bethlehem carry on through the traffic lights, then a four way stop, and then through a second set of traffic lights, and past a large Engen Garage on your right.
9. About 6 km’s from Bethlehem turn onto the R711 to Golden Gate & Clarens. You are about 25 km’s from Clarens.
10. You will pass through the Noupoort or “Nek” of Clarens. Continue down the hill until you see the road leading to Fouriesburg on your right (R711). Turn right here and continue for 10 km’s where you will find 2 white pillars on the left hand side of the road.
11. Turn into the driveway, follow the signs to Sediba or Mountain Lodge.

DIRECTIONS TO GET TO SEDIBA LODGE FROM GAUTENG
(Recommended from the West side of Johannesburg. )

1. Take the main road to the Free State and after the Grassmere Toll Plaza follow the Heilbron signs.
2. Turn left into Heilbron and continue straight through the town.
3. Continue on past Paul Roux.
4. Continue straight on with this road, until you meet the R26 at the cross roads near Reitz.
5. Turn right towards Bethlehem.
6. When you get to Bethlehem carry on through the traffic lights, then a four way stop, and then through a another set of traffic lights, and past a large Engen Garage on your right.
7. About 6 km’s from Bethlehem turn right onto the R711 / R712 to Golden Gate & Clarens. You are about 25 km’s from Clarens.
8. You will pass through the Noupoort or “Nek” of Clarens. Continue down the hill until you see the road leading to Fouriesburg on your right (R711). Turn right here and continue for 10 km’s where you will find 2 white pillars on the left hand side of the road.
9. Turn into the driveway, follow the signs to Sediba or Mountain Lodge.

DIRECTIONS TO GET TO CLARENS FROM BLOEMFONTEIN

1. Take the Thabanchu road via Ladybrand, Ficksburg and Fouriesburg.
2. Turn right onto the R711 at Fouriesburg to Clarens.
3. Travel for 24 km’s. Shortly after the Surrender Hill sign you will see 2 white pillars on the right hand side of the road..
4. Turn into the driveway, follow the signs to Sediba or Mountain Lodge.

DIRECTIONS TO SEDIBA FROM KWA ZULU NATAL

1. Turn off the N3 at the Winterton Central Berg turn off just after the Estcourt Ultra City.
2. Continue through Winterton and Bergville up the Oliviershoek Pass.
3. After passing the Sterkfontein Dam turn left at the T-Junction towards Qwa-Qwa.
4. Continue straight on this road towards Golden Gate National Park. (Beware the Speed Humps in the park!!)
5. You will pass the entrance of the CLARENS GOLF CLUB. Continue down the hill until you see the road leading to Fouriesburg on your left (R711). Turn left here and continue for 10 km’s where you will find 2 white pillars on the left hand side of the road.
9. Turn into the driveway, follow the signs to Sediba or Mountain Lodge.

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Luxury Self-Catering Lodges in Clarens the Jewel of the Eastern Free State

Luxury Self-Catering Lodges
in Clarens
the Jewel of the Eastern Free State