P.O.Box 4792, Mbabane, Swaziland
Tel: +268 605 3954
Cell:SA +27 83 491 9989
e-mail: sobantu@swaziplace.com

Swaziland keeps surprising everyone and no-where more than in the Mnyokane and Maguga Dam region where Sobantu Guest Farm is located. The farm on which this new tourism project is situated was initially acquired for mostly environmental and residential reasons. A family project which soon developed into a full fledged budget tourism venue, where the visitor, at very affordable rates, can enjoy deep rural Swaziland outdoor life as never before. Bird watching is great in and around our indigenous forest, which contours our mountain. Catch the small mammals, like rockdassies at their daily chores. Climb our mountain and see Pigg's Peak/ Maphalaleni / skyline of Siteki / Mnyokane Valley...Hike in any direction and meet only friendly Swazis who will want to know about where you come from, why you are visiting Swaziland. Some will want to feed you. Sobantu stands out as a landmark so you can't get lost even if you hike 15km away.

Every mountain pass crossing will strike you with new views on pristine Swazi landscapes. Take a mountain bike if you want to do it faster and test your biking skills. Canoes are the topping of the cake, half-full day or overnight canoe tours on the Maguga and Hawane Dams which are bound to become one of these once in a lifetime experiences. The Nkomati Valley flooded to become the Maguga Dam stands out as one of the most beautiful valleys in Southern Africa. Hawane dam is a bird breeding spot for the Malolotja Nature Reserve. Stop for a picnic and paddle back to where we will pick you up at the agreed time or camp overnight at a friendly homestead halfway the length of the Dam and enjoy the local specialities, like wild spinach, pumpkin leaves cooked to perfection with the Swazi staple food, the mealie porridge.

Sobantu Guest Farm has comfortable double rooms, a DTSV lounge with fire place, very warm dormitories as accommodation. There are several small camping areas for tents. The views from the double rooms are exceptional and diverse. The self-catering kitchen allows you to cook with a view. Try your hand at milling your own mealie meal for the Swazi porridge with our hand mill, we will teach you to cook it the Swazi way. Cook potjieskos on open fire with cast iron three legged pots and braai your meat and vegetables on the hot coals.We prepare meals for you on request only. When available our venison potjieskos shouldn't be missed.

Our fully licenced bar is becoming popular and open daily from 8am to 2am, with a local music vibe and a great variety of drinks. In winter the coal-wood stove won't fail to warm you up while you have your favorite drink or snack. The service is very people friendly never failing to make your stay as comfortable as possible.

Our budget day trips entail visits to San Rock Paintings, to the Gap (Esicancweni)(where the Nkomati disappears for 100 meter under rocks), to the Lubuyane waterfall (the best kept secret in our area) which tumbles for 25 meter to form the most perfect swimming rock pool, to Malolotja Nature Reserve and take advantage of all the fun it offers, to Hawane Stables for a scenic horse trail, even overnight if you have the stamina, to the local crafters (soapstone and wood carving). Regular shuttles to Pigg's Peak or Mbabane for those who come without car happen every other day and give you a chance to check your e-mail, do your supplying and banking. We do stock basic groceries.

Our relative proximity to the Kruger National Park Malelane gate in South Africa has turned Sobantu into an overnight stop for those tourists who go to or come from Kruger Park and want to see Swaziland's natural beauty on their way.

At Sobantu Guest Farm we have tried to do that extra effort and gave attention to details which created a pleasing atmosphere which will guarantee the visitor a worthwhile stay. But by all means come and see for yourself. We expect phone landline connection in 2002 but you have to bear with us and leave message on our cell phone(s). You can just come there is plenty of space most of the time!

Sobantu Guest Farm Pricing:

Double room from E175 to E199 for 1 or 2 people, extra sharing E85; backpack hostel bed E60; camping E35 pp.

They stock basic groceries and frozen food. Health breakfasts and African meals on request.

Canoeing on the Hawane or Maguga Dam:

Come and try our canoes on the Hawane or Maguga Dam: at E250 for 1/2 day (or 4 hours) 1 or 3 people in 3-seater; E485 for a full day of 8 hours.

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