Foresters Arms

eSwatini (Swaziland)


Hidden 27km southwest of Mbabane in picturesque hills, Foresters Arms has a haunting but beautiful remoteness. The air is clean, the views suggestive, the peace tangible. It's a superb staging post between KwaZulu-Natal and Kruger National Park, with cosy rooms, attractive gardens and a smorgasbord of activities (horse riding, mountain biking and hiking). Another highlight is the on-site restaurant.

Follow the MR19 from Mbabane in the direction of Mhlambanyatsi.


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