Looking for things to do in Clanwilliam and the Cederberg for a weekend away? A lot of what makes this part of the Western Cape special is already on the property at Yamu, an off-grid glamping resort set right on Clanwilliam Dam. You don’t need a long list of stops. You need one base with the dam, the mountains and good food, all within a short walk.
Yamu is built around the water, with the Cederberg mountains rising up behind it. Your tent, your meals and your view all sit on the same property, so the weekend starts the moment you arrive.
Wake Up Already on Clanwilliam Dam
Your weekend starts the moment you step out of your tent, not after a drive to find something to do.
Swim from the resort’s private beach, watch the water turn gold at sunset, or take a slow e-cart ride around the grounds before breakfast. The dam is not a day trip here, it’s the view from your deck, morning and night.
Yamu sits inside the wider Cederberg landscape, and its own walking trails let you explore that setting without leaving the property. Wander through fynbos and rock on foot, look out for birds along the way, or find a quiet spot and watch the mountains catch the evening light.
On-Site Ways to Fill a Weekend
A full weekend away doesn’t need to mean a full tank of petrol.
- Swimming from the resort’s private beach on Clanwilliam Dam
- Canoeing, boating or fishing out on the water
- Walking trails through fynbos and rock, with birdwatching along the way
- Sunset watching from your tent’s private deck
- Dining at Riverstone Restaurant and the Beach Canteen
- Slowing down with treatments and quiet time at the on-site spa
Two Restaurants, No Driving Required
Two on-site venues cover breakfast through to dinner, so a full weekend away never means driving off to find a meal. Riverstone Restaurant is housed in the resort’s Great Tent and serves a seasonal, dam-view menu, with a Chef’s Selection set menu running on weekends. Beach Canteen is the easier option, right on the water, for cold drinks and easy bites between swims.
Slow Down at the Spa
Round off the weekend with treatments and downtime at the resort’s spa, including the Chill & Ergo Tent for post-treatment relaxation, a hot tub and sauna time. Rest is never far away after a day of walking or swimming.
Glamping, Not Camping
Yamu is a glamping property, not a campsite, so there’s no gear to pack and nothing to pitch.
Each tent has a real bed, an en-suite bathroom and a private heated pool, set on the edge of Clanwilliam Dam. Whichever things to do in Clanwilliam you tick off first, ending the day at a comfortable glamping tent makes the whole weekend easier.
Glamping at Yamu vs. traditional camping
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Feature |
Glamping at Yamu |
Traditional Camping |
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Sleeping setup |
Real bed with linen |
Sleeping bag on the ground |
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Bathroom |
En-suite bathroom |
Shared ablution block |
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Pool |
Private heated pool per tent |
None |
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Set-up effort |
None, ready on arrival |
Pitching your own tent |
When to Visit
Yamu works well for a weekend away at any time of year. Warmer months suit swimming and time on the water, while cooler months are better for long walks and evenings by the fire. Either way, the dam and mountains set the pace, not the calendar.
FAQ
How far is Yamu from Cape Town?
About two hours by car, which makes it an easy base for a Clanwilliam and Cederberg weekend away.
Do I need to leave the resort to fill a weekend?
No. Swimming, walking trails, dining at Riverstone Restaurant and Beach Canteen, and the spa are all on-site at Yamu.
Is this glamping or camping?
Glamping. Tents come with en-suite bathrooms, real beds and a private heated pool, so you get the setting without giving up comfort.
Base your next Clanwilliam and Cederberg weekend away at Yamu, where the dam, the mountains and dinner are all part of the same stay. Book your stay at Yamu.