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Phophonyane Falls Ecolodge

3.5 star property
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Property grounds
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine
Front of property - evening/night
Exterior
Traditional Bungalow (2)

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Parking included
    Parking included

Explore the area

Map
7 Swaziland Street, Piggs Peak, 1632
  • Matsamo Cultural Village
    29 min drive
  • Maguga Dam Viewpoint
    31 min drive
  • Maguga Dam
    32 min drive

Room options

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Luxury Tent, Valley View

Luxury Tent, Valley View

  • 20 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Cottage (2)

Family Cottage (2)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Cottage (3)

Cottage (3)

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Traditional Bungalow (2)

Traditional Bungalow (2)

  • 20 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, bed sheets

Family Cottage (1)

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Standard Tent (Forest view)

Standard Tent (Forest view)

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Traditional Bungalow (1)

Traditional Bungalow (1)

Traditional Bungalow (1)

  • 20 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Luxury Tent, Valley View (5)

Luxury Tent, Valley View (5)

Luxury Tent, Valley View (5)

  • 20 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Piggs Peak

With a stay at Phophonyane Falls Ecolodge in Piggs Peak, you'll be 12.1 mi (19.4 km) from Ngwenya Glass and 17.5 mi (28.2 km) from Matsamo Cultural Village. .This lodge is 18.4 mi (29.6 km) from Maguga Dam Viewpoint and 19.6 mi (31.6 km) from Maguga Dam.
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What's nearby

  • Matsamo Cultural Village - 29 min drive - 28.3 km
  • Maguga Dam Viewpoint - 31 min drive - 29.6 km
  • Maguga Dam - 32 min drive - 31.6 km
  • Songimvelo Game Reserve - 52 min drive - 32.7 km
  • Mbabane City Hall - 71 min drive - 74.7 km

Getting around

  • Manzini (MTS-Matsapha Intl.) - 135 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Phumulani Restaurant - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Phophonyane Falls Ecolodge

Lodge in Piggs Peak with 2 outdoor pools and a 24-hour front desk
Phophonyane Falls Ecolodge offers 11 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and portable fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.
2 outdoor swimming pools are on site.
Make yourself at home in one of the 11 guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Driftwood serving guests of Phophonyane Falls Ecolodge. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Driftwood - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Restaurants on site

  • Driftwood

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Lift

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Portable fan

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:30 PM
Late check-in fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-in fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards

Property is also known as

Phophonyane Falls Ecolodge Lodge Piggs Peak
Phophonyane Falls Ecolodge Lodge
Phophonyane Falls Ecolodge Piggs Peak
Phophonyane Falls Ecolodge Pi
Phophonyane Falls Ecolodge Lodge
Phophonyane Falls Ecolodge Piggs Peak
Phophonyane Falls Ecolodge Lodge Piggs Peak

Phophonyane Falls Ecolodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

FEKEREMARIAM

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kate, Bristol, UK

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely peaceful spot, wonderful waterfalls, very good food and lovely staff. Love the fact that while enjoying all of the above, you are also supporting the ecolodge and helping protect the environment. Full recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely Rustic Lodge in the Mountains & Great Staff
The ecolodge is set in the hills near Pigg's Peak, with a lovely view over the surrounding country. It's on the rustic rather than luxurious side, which is exactly what we wanted. It's very quiet and peaceful and the staff are all absolutely fantastic. The drive up to the lodge is on a logging track so proceed with caution, as it's not kind on the suspension of smaller cars, but still perfectly accessible all the same. There are shorter and longer walks in and around the nature reserve that can be undertaken from the lodge itself, and we spotted Red Duiker in among the trees close to the lodge early one morning. The falls themselves are lovely, but were not at their full extent when we stayed there. The location is in the north east of Swaziland so bear this in mind, as it's a 90 minute drive to the main attractions in the valley the drive is incredibly scenic, but be aware that mist can sometimes descend over the mountain road, making visibility very poor in some sections. There is a lowveld alternative route that can be taken if the weather is bad. The town of Pigg's Peak itself is small but has a supermarket, petrol stations and various shops to let you pick up any supplies you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, Seattle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and restful. The staff was incredible. I would love to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Nirvasin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
The area is beautiful, in the heart of a nature reserve which had decent hiking trails and views. The staff however, could use a complete overhaul. They are very unfriendly, and asking for anything is like pulling out a tooth. Their attitudes leave a lot to be desired. The food was rather shocking for an establishment of this nature, and despite having a menu for breakfast, you'd be hard pressed to get even half of the items on there. As for free wifi, don't hold your breath. It is only available at the restaurant and with dodgy reception. For the price paid, this place is regrettably avoidable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

DukeJ

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice secluded resort with a great staff. WE enjoyed our hike to the falls.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Pascal

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Nice stay on your way from Joburg to Moz
Very nice stay- 2 nights enough on our way to Maputo from Joburg. Nice walks and falls. Nice swimming pool But be carrefull wioth your invoice! What we did not like: we were invoiced at the end of our stay: 5360 R for 2 nights acomodation less 50% of prepayment at Booking rate by Neamsile Simelane at receptionthough we had paid everything at a lower rate: 4861 R via booking. After prooving we had pay 100% of our stay we only had to pay for meals and beverages. Be carefull!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Laurence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful place to stay, very nice hiking paths trough the rainforest. Internet (wifi) was deficient.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Peaceful, picturesque, highly recommended
Friendly, helpful staff. Most wonderful setting - stayed in a luxury tent right on river edge. Walks well signposted and maintained - we really enjoyed these and the falls were lovely. Food was excellent and enjoyed the Swazi traditional dishes. Stayed two nights and would have liked to stay longer to do more of the walks.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Shelley, Mozambique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice location in the mountains. Very scenic, a couple hiking trails one hear the waterfall but otherwise not a lot to do. Bathrooms were outside the tent rooms which is a little inconvenient. Food was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kevin, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great spot in a peaceful secluded area
We spent one night here on our honeymoon on our way back to SA...wish we had more time to stay longer. Wonderful staff and accommodations. The food was great and there is a great network of trails on property to explore, including a river full of waterfalls.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely wonderful !
All is wonderful, perfect way to discover this region before or after Krueger parc. The staff is lovely ! We absolutely recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastiska omgivningar med trevliga vandringsstigar
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

laurent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect place in Swaziland.. My only regret was to star only one night
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Die Unterkunft haben wir in 2002 das erste mal besucht. Von daher waren wir sehr gespannt was uns so viele Jahre erwartet. Wir wurden nicht enttäuscht! Die Unterkunft ist ein kleines Paradies mitten in der Natur. Wir haben im Beehive 2 übernachtet was ein echtes Highlight in unserem Urlaub war. Wer das besondere sucht ist hier richtig aufgehoben. Und nicht zu vergessen das nette Team und das gute Essen muss natürlich auch noch erwähnt werden. Vielen Dank für alles! Wir kommen gerne wieder! Bis bald in Swasiland :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Norbert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

pascal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
très bel environnement
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mooi rustig gelegen lodge
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Eryk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Świetny nocleg, las, wodospad, ścieżki trekkingowe
Świetne miejsce, położone w środku lasu (prywatnego Parku Narodowego), wodospad tuż obok. W okolicy są dobrze oznakowane różnej trudności ścieżki trekkingowe (w sumie ok. 10-12 km). Noclegi w luksusowych namiotach lub lodgach. Idealne feng-shui, pomimo że w pobliżu są inne namioty to w swoim namiocie lub na tarasie czujesz się jakby nikogo nie było w okolicy. Dobra restauracja (polecam pstrąga tęczowego) - śniadania (w cenie), obiady i kolacje. Jest też basen, a także basen naturalny przy wodospadzie. Internet nie jest zbyt szybki i dostepny tylko w okolicy recepcji i restauracji, ale nie po internet się tutaj przyjeżdża. Noc, za oknem szum wodospadu, lasu, nocnych ptaków i owadów - bezcenny. Aha, i nie wiem jak to zostało zorganizowane, ale moja największa obawa - owady w namiocie lub komary (w namiocie i okolicy), praktycznie nie przeszkadzały (komarów nie widziałem). Miły właściciel, który może doradzić co zobaczyć w okolicy. Polecam to miejsce bardzo!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018