Sondzela Backpackers, Malkerns, Swaziland Youth Hostels, Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary

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A safe and peaceful base to explore Swaziland, Sondzela Backpackers boasts a wide range of exciting activ

ONLY VISA or MASTERCARD ACCEPTED - all bookings made via other credit cards cannot be honored by the property and therefore will be cancelled

A safe and peaceful base to explore Swaziland, Sondzela Backpackers boasts a wide range of exciting activities, great value accommodation options and excellent facilities all within the stunning Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary: an Outdoor Lover's Paradise.

Available activities at Mlilwane Rest Camp include open game viewer drives, hourly/overnight horse safaris, Umphakatsi cultural village visit, stunning aquatic wildlife viewing, close encounters with plains game, self-guided hiking & mountain biking and big game day tours to Mlilwane's Sister Reserves; Hlane Royal National Park and Mkhaya Game Reserve.

Recently renovated, the excellent value accommodation options include camping, bunk beds and dorms, private Rondavels and private rooms set within a beautiful garden where warthog and Ostriches are often spotted. Facilities include a games room and Hog 'n Wart Bar, swimming pool, great-value home-cooked Venison dinners, communal TV lounge, kitchen & laundry area.

A FREE Sondzela Shuttle to and from the neighbouring Malandela's Restaurant and Internet Café and FREE entry with a Wild Card is also offered.

Please note:
Check in from 14.00
Check out before 10.00
Breakfast not included. Light cooked breakfast - cereal, toast, egg, juice, tea/coffee. Self-catering facilities available.
Payment upon arrival by cash (South African Rand) or credit card (Visa or Mastercard)
Cancellation policy: 24h advance notice
VAT included - Bed Levy not yet applicable
A small Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary Conservation fee (Approx. R35pp) is applicable on entry to the park and is valid for the duration of your stay. Alternatively entry is FREE for Wild Card Holders. All reservations accepted are subject to Big Game Parks reservation conditions.

ONLY VISA or MASTERCARD ACCEPTED - all bookings made via other credit cards cannot be honored by the property and therefore will be cancelled

Directions

Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary,
Malkerns

For the Manzini-bound bus from Mbabane, make sure the driver knows you want to get off in the valley. Even some nonexpress buses aren't keen on stopping. Nonshared taxis from Mbabane cost at least US$7 - negotiate at night.

If you're driving from either Mbabane or Manzini, take the Ezulwini Valley/Lobamba exit off the bypass road. This puts you on the MR103, from where everything is well signposted.

Facilities

Laundry, Bicycle Hire, Wheelchair Friendly, Linen Included, Credit Cards Accepted, Bar, Swimming Pool, Travel Desk/Travel Info, Common Room, Bike Parking, BBQ Area, Free Carpark, Non Smoking