Hotel Description
Where do you find a backpackers INSIDE a game reserve? Sondzela is an easy, safe and peaceful launch pad to Swaziland, located at the southern tip of Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary. A super relaxing base to chill and meet other like-minded travellers, guests can get active in Nature or simply enjoy the swimming pool, games room, Hog ‘n Wart Bar and Mlilwane Rest Camp’s facilities just 2km from Sondzela Backpackers.Accommodation is varied, and guests are encouraged to get out and about participating in Mlilwane’s activities and the many exciting options Swaziland has to offer. DSTV, laundry and large kitchens and communal braai area are available making this a social hub of note. Sondzela has a large safe parking area for self-drive guests.
Situated between Mbabane and Manzini, with 24-hour access to the Sanctuary, guests are free to enjoy the neighbouring tourist hubs of Ezulwini and Malkerns, with their many unique attractions and craft shops. A free Shuttle to and from Malandela's Restaurant & Internet Cafe is available daily at specified times, or guests can walk out to Malkerns and catch taxis.
Sondzela is an international facility reserved for budget travellers visiting Swaziland. Sondzela is not available to locals and is reserved for overnight guests only, no day visitors. We have chosen this route to safeguard the purpose of international travel, with the resulting contribution to the GDP of Swaziland. Big Game Parks caters for local market within the greater range of our products and parks.
Essential Information: Please note gates are open for check-in from Sunrise to Sunset, otherwise 24 hour access. All access is through Mlilwane’s main Sangweni Gate on the Esitjeni road, near Lobamba.
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Unit Amenities
- Toilet paper
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Outdoors
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden
- Accessibility
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Pets
- Pets are not allowed.
- Activities
- Horse riding
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Library
- Food & Drink
- Restaurant (buffet)
- Very good coffee!
- No internet access available.
- Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
- Services
- Daily maid service
- Shared lounge/TV area
- General
- Heating
- Fan
- Non-smoking rooms
4 Reasons to book your travel to Sondzela Backpackers with My Travelution
As a Travelution member, you gain access to over 150 years of travel expertise. Our travel experts continuously travel the world and are waiting to share their personal tips and insider info with you. Imagine having your own Personal Travel Expert.
Our Service Oath includes: Travel at cost, Professionalism, Quality, Customer Centricity. With a curiosity for our trade and a constant thirst for knowledge we provide our members with the best service.
Combining the best travel technology with our travel expertise, we seek new opportunities to make leisure travel exclusively accessible to you.
We are so confident in our service oath that we guarantee you double the difference back in the unlikely event of you finding travel cheaper.
On/Off Site Amenities
- King Sobhuza II Memorial Park
- Gables Shopping Centre
- Swaziland National Museum Lobamba
- Somhlolo National Stadium
- Swazi Candles, Malkerns
- Matsapha Shopping Centre
- Federation of Swaziland Employers
- Swazi Plaza Shopping Centre
- The Mall Mbabene
- Mbabane Golf Club
- Usutu Pulp Co Ltd
- Riverstone Mall
- The Hub Manzini
- Bhunu Mall
4 Reasons to book your travel to Sondzela Backpackers with My Travelution
As a Travelution member, you gain access to over 150 years of travel expertise. Our travel experts continuously travel the world and are waiting to share their personal tips and insider info with you. Imagine having your own Personal Travel Expert.
Our Service Oath includes: Travel at cost, Professionalism, Quality, Customer Centricity. With a curiosity for our trade and a constant thirst for knowledge we provide our members with the best service.
Combining the best travel technology with our travel expertise, we seek new opportunities to make leisure travel exclusively accessible to you.
We are so confident in our service oath that we guarantee you double the difference back in the unlikely event of you finding travel cheaper.
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Located in the beautiful Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary and one of the most scenic hostel settings in Southern Africa, Sondzela Backpackers overlooks a valley where wild animals roam and impala, zebra and warthog graze on the edge of the gardens.
Accommodation is spread over two separate houses with a swimming pool. Campers are surrounded by fruit trees and roaming game!
Those needing privacy can head for the traditional Swazi rondavels* with their wonderful views.
The friendly staff are full of useful info on Swaziland, Mozambique and South Africa. They'll happily organise activities - marvel at wild animals on a spectacular horse ride, mountain bike or walk through this peaceful wonderland.
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