Activities

Lidwala has it\'s own hiking trail that starts behind the lodge and leads you along a stream, through an indigenous forest and up Sheba\'s breast mountain to the summit where you get 360 degree views over the Ezulwini valley and Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuar

Swaziland is renowned for it's creative rural craft. The impressive Ezulwini craft market is less than 1km down the road and well worth a visit. A little further but still within 2km are the Mantenga and Gables craft markets. The Swazi Candles, Ngwenya gl

Lidwala's hiking trail takes you to some granite rock faces highly suitable for rock climbing ranging in height from 5m-20m with difficulty ratings from novice to extremely challenging. No routes have been bolted yet and Lidwala is offering a special acco

Lidwala's gardens and hiking trail are great for bird watching. Collared sunbirds and paradise flycatchers have been found nesting near the lodge and the bird list is currently 115 species long with some regular specials including purple crested turaco an

If eating out is your thing, then Ezulwini is the place to be. Eight of Swaziland's best restuarants are within 2km of Lidwala, including: Calabash, Royal villas, Royal Swazi Sun, Boma, Mantenga lodge, Quartermain's, Kanimambo's and Great Taipei.

With regular DJ shows and live band performances at House on Fire (an easy drive or taxi ride down the road), Swaziland's night-life center par excellance, is within easy reach of Lidwala as is the tasteful Malandela's pub and restuarant. Closer to home (

The Royal Swazi Sun (within 2km) has a competition quality 18 hole golf course and if you just want to test your swing there is a driving range within 1km.

Kiki Jades across the road (within 100m) offers massage and beauty treatment, as does Camelot spa at the Royal Swazi Sun hotel (within 2km).