- Nature in South Africa
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- Baz Bus Backpacker Bus
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| Physical address........ Main Road Ezulwini Lobamba |
A great backpacking hostel near all the attractions in Swaziland.
On Ezulwini road (MR103), halfway between the Royal Swazi Hotel and the Gables Shopping Centre.
The lovely Lidwala Lodge is scenically set on the slopes of Sheba’s Breast Mountain within a stone’s throw of a host of activities and attractions in the Ezulwini Valley. Tastefully nestled among big boulders and a chuckling stream, the lodge has comfortable rooms with generous verandas. If you fancy a taste of bush living, try one of their luxury safari tents, or pitch your own tent in their spacious gardens. Walk to the craft market or nature reserve, hike their summit trail, shoot some
pool, curl up with a board game, or pop through to their new and happening bar. They have recently had a swimming pool put in .
Lidwala offers internet access, laundry facilities, a self-catering kitchen, free tea and coffee, DSTV and affordable meals with traditional Swazi food on Wednesday nights, as well as occasional local live bands.
Their staff are friendly, their booking office impressive and they are involved in a host of community projects and local tours.
Dorms R120; Private safari tents R280; En suite doubles/twins from R330; Camping R80.
Off-street parking. Laundry. Safe keeping. Internet. DSTV. Recycling.
Their sister company, All Out, offers a range of tours:
Lobamba Walking Tour - R220.
Cultural Village Tour - R270.
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