Ndanda has the advantage of being on the road which links the coastal towns of Lindi and Mtwara with Masasi which was given a tarred surface before 1980.

Another advantage is the existence of a river which supplies water to the town throughout the year.

During the normal dry season of at least five months the water continues to flow from springs at the edge of the Makonde Plateau.

The Abbey has busy workshops for vehicle maintenance, construction, electrical installation, shoemaking, tailoring, metalwork, plumbing, carpentry and furniture making.

The buildings of a leprosy hospital belonging to the Abbey became redundant and have now been renovated and added to for use as a secondary school for boys.