Legends Backpacker Lodge

A Baz Bus stop in the Ezulwini 'Valley of Heaven', 15min from Mbabane or Manzini. Within walking or cycling distance from two wildlife reserves, Swazi Queen Mother's Royal Residence, the Swazi Cultural Village plus the legendary Cuddle Puddle Hot Springs.

Legends is known as the Kingdom's 'within walking distance' hostel and is definitely the best located for a wide range of activities.

On this note, Legends is a place for active-minded travellers. The hostel's patron saint is Leni the Legend, an ancestral spirit who is THE SPIRIT OF ADVENTURE.

Legends is staffed by local Swazi folk and travelling volunteers who help out with tips on local bus and taxi rides, craft market best deals, shopping for provisions and evening excursions.

Despite being only 500m from a large shopping centre, the lodge is in a quiet location right at the base of a mountain (Sheba's Breasts) with trees and natural areas all around. The National Museum, the National Stadium (soccer matches galore), King Sobhuza II Memorial Park and Mantenga waterfall are all close by too (YES - walking distance!) There are 15 different restaurants all within 4km - so plan to do some real feasting.

The lodge has 4, 6, 8 and 10 bed rooms and a camping area. The smaller rooms can be booked for private or exclusive use. There is a self-catering kitchen and braai facilities. Legends also offers satellite TV and a payphone.

Most popular activities are: white-water rafting (best rapids south of the Zambesi!), Adventure Caving (massive Gobholo Caves - still 95% unexplored), quad trails at the Devil's Cauldron, and bicycle trails to cruise around and observe local village life or visit the nearby nature reserves.

Directions

From Mbabane, head down the Mbabane/Manzini highway (MR3). At bottom of hill, take 1st off-ramp on left, cross over highway and take the old Ezulwini Valley road (MR103), pass Royal Swazi hotel and follow the signs towards Mantenga Craft/Mantenga Lodge or Swazi Cultural Village. Legends is opposite Mantenga Craft Centre.

If you need any further directions please contact us after booking, we have an a detailed information email that we can send to you.

Facilities

Airport Pick Up, Bicycle Hire, Linen Included, Luggage Storage, Guest Kitchen, Telephone/Fax Facilities, 24 hour reception, Travel Desk/Travel Info, Common Room, Bike Parking, BBQ Area, Free Carpark