What a magical setting! This comfortable, well-run spot is nestled in a splendid garden with a pool, among big boulders and a chuckling stream. Rooms have a typical dorm-style, backpacker set-up, with a laid-back, friendly feel. The separate safari tents are popular (E200 per person), while the private rooms are smallish but neat.
There are kitchen and laundry facilities; meals are available. Fancy hiking? Lidwala has its own trail (E25 entry fee) that starts behind the lodge and leads to the summit of 'Sheba's Breasts' where you get a panoramic view of the Ezulwini Valley. Lidwala is run by All Out Africa, which organises trips and volunteering activities.