Umdoni

eSwatini (Swaziland)


An upmarket experience in the heart of the Malkerns Valley. The manicured garden – there’s not a leaf out of place – gives a good indication of this abode: chic and stylish rooms in two colonial-style cottages. There are crisp white sheets, DSTV and breakfast on the patio overlooking flower beds. Wonderful staff is a bonus. It's off the MR18.


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1. Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary

4.05 MILES

There are many reasons to visit this private reserve – eSwatini’s first protected area: it's quiet, easily accessible and really rather beautiful. Its 46…

2. Eludzidzini Royal Residence

4.85 MILES

At the end of a palm-lined avenue south of Lobamba lies Eludzidzini, the queen mother's royal residence. It's not open to the public except during…

3. King Sobhuza II Memorial Park

4.87 MILES

Across the road from parliament, this memorial was established as a tribute to King Sobhuza II, who led eSwatini to independence from British rule in 1968…

4. National Museum

4.96 MILES

This museum has some interesting displays of Swazi culture, as well as a traditional beehive village and cattle enclosure, and several of King Sobhuza II…

5. Parliament

5 MILES

Opened in 1969 as a post-independence gift from the departing British, this hexagonal building topped with a brass dome is a major landmark in Lobamba. It…

6. Somhlolo National Stadium

5.24 MILES

Built for eSwatini's independence in 1968, the 20,000-capacity national stadium hosts soccer matches, as well as important state occasions, such as…

8. Manzini Market

9.03 MILES

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