• Swaziland's Garden Of Eden - quietly tucked away in a small paradise in its own nature reserve near Pigg's Peak in the north west.

• World's Oldest Rocks - both within the camp and spreading out across the 500ha nature reserve, a network of trails winds through the forest, crossing meandering waterways and finally culminating on the lip of the 80m high Phophonyane Falls. Exposed at this point, are some of the world's oldest rocks dating back to 3.55 billion years.

• Bushman Legacy - the Nsangwini Bushman paintings are located in one of the hills in the Nsangwini area - ancient figures meticulously drawn on the rock in the cave portraying the dance, fight and hunting of a period naturally lived.

Phophonyane Falls Lodge, Swaziland's own special little hideaway, is quietly tucked away in its own nature reserve in this place of legendary romance and natural surroundings. Phophonyane is situated high in the mountains with the rugged Gobolondlo and Makhonjwa ranges as a backdrop.

The Phophonyane River runs through the reserve in a series of waterfalls and cascades - the sound of running water provides an ever present sense of calm at the lodge.

The walking trails network within the reserve takes you through the riverine forest punctuated with designated viewpoints, some of which command a view of the majestic Makhonjwa and Gobolondlo Mountain ranges and the Ntfonjeni valley.

The Phophonyane Nature Reserve is home to small mammals such as red duiker, Cape clawless otter, bush buck and a remarkable 230 bird species including the elusive Narina Trogon, purple crested lourie and the wood owl.

You can enjoy swimming in the natural rock pool situated near the lower Phophonyane Falls, or explore the walking trails leading to views of the waterfalls, cascades and the surrounding mountains and forest. You could also go on 4x4 drives to Gobolondlo Mountain, historical sites and to the Nsangwini Bushmen paintings or go on day trips to the Kruger National Park, which is only 70 km away. Self-guided excursions to art and craft markets and the wide expanses of Malololtja Nature Reserve and the giant Maguga Dam are also available for your enjoyment.

Phophonyane Falls Lodge also offers a small library, Internet connection and conference room.

Situated in the northwest of Swaziland, 14km North of Pigg`s Peak, Phophonyane Lodge and Nature Reserve is easily accessible from routes passing north-south between Mpumalanga and Zululand, as well as east-west between Maputo and Johannesburg.

• A La Carte Restaurant
• Gardens
• Self-Catering
• Swimming Pool

Although most of the accommodation is self-catering, there is an à  la Carte restaurant which offers a variety of home cooked meals including vegetarian dishes.

You could also enjoy a sundowner on the restaurant veranda overlooking the valley. For those chilly wintry nights one can enjoy a romantic evening in front of a log fire.

The water featured tropical gardens give privacy to the self-catering, fully furnished cottages and safari tents, ensuring an atmosphere of peace and tranquillity.

Each unit is harmoniously worked into the lush fabric of tall sub-tropical forest, and there is no place at the lodge where the soothing sound of the running water isn't heard.

Cottage 1 - A double storey thatched cottage, which sleeps a maximum of 5 people. Upstairs there is a double bed and a single bed and downstairs there are 2 single beds. The cottage is very comfortably furnished with a fully equipped kitchen, fireplace, braai facilities and a large private garden.

Cottage 2 - A double storey thatched cottage, which sleeps a maximum of 5 people. Upstairs there is a double bed and a single bed and downstairs there are 2 single beds. The cottages are very comfortably furnished, with a fully equipped kitchen, fireplace, braai facilities and a large private garden.

Cottage 3 (Guest Suite) - A cosy 1-bedroom cottage with a double bed, en suite bathroom, a fully equipped kitchen, covered veranda, braai facilities and a large private garden. This cottage is very popular with honeymoon couples.

Cottage 4 - A luxury thatched A-framed cottage sleeping maximum 5 people in 2 bedrooms with en suite bathrooms. It has a very spacious lounge with a fireplace, a fully equipped kitchen, TV, telephone, a large private garden with a great view. Situated at the top of the nature reserve, it is 1km from the main lodge by foot through the nature reserve and 3km by road.

Tented Camp 1 (tents 1 & 2) - Situated near the river, these tents are large, originally designed for 6 but accommodating 3. Each tent has a double bed and a single bed, carpeting and electricity. These tents share a stone-and-thatch fully equipped kitchen, which has a lounge area and a balcony overhanging the river.

Tented Camp 2 (tents 3, 4, 5) - These tents are perched on stilts with their own private balcony overlooking the river. Each tent has a double bed and a single bed with the exception of tent 5, which has 2 single beds. They are fully carpeted and have electricity. These tents are non-self catering but there are braai facilities.

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