- Northern Swaziland
The area from the Bulembu border along Pigg's Peak road.
- MbabaneSwazi
This is the capital of Swaziland. There are no backpackers in the city.
- Lobamba
This is the heart of Swaziland’s Royal Valley and home to the Embo State Palace. Mlilwane and Mkhaya Wildlife Sanctuaries are near here. There are also two backpackers and an adventure centre here.
- Manzini
Manzini is the country’s industrial centre and the business hub of Swaziland. There are two backpackers near Manzini.
- Eastern Swaziland
The area from Manzini towards the border with Zululand.
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The backpacking hostels in Swaziland are amazing and well worth visting a few. Swaziland is also filled with backpacker adventures from Game drives to shooting white water rapids.
This landlocked country was a British protectorate until 1968 when it was given full independence. Today it’s a monarchy in which the king has final authority.
The Swazi people are open and friendly and the scenery is outstanding with a choice of five National Parks to visit.
Everyday life is based on traditional culture and strong African beliefs.
Granted independence by Great Britain in 1967, the landlocked Kingdom of Swaziland is 12 kilometres wide and 180 kilometres long.
Blessed with a heavy rainfall and a warm sub-tropical climate, this rich and fertile valley is fed by countless rivers and streams. It produces abundant fruit, nuts, rice and vegetables with sugarcane estates dominate the low lying areas around Big Bend.
The monarchy is being presently being challenged by the people of Swaziland who desire a more democratic style of government and representation of the people by the people. This process will no doubt be resolved in a quiet and responsible way and the easy-going, friendly nature of the people will continue to surprise and delight visitors.
Places to Stay
- Legends Backpacker Hostel
A backpackers lodge in Swaziland that is home to an adventurous ancestral spirit and other adventurous types of earthly people.
- Lidwala Backpacker Lodge
A great backpacking hostel near all the attractions in Swaziland.
- Sondzela Backpackers
This Swaziland backpackers is located in the Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary and offers an incredible African experience.
- Southern Cross Lodge
Southern Cross lodge is a very central Swaziland backpackers with a huge garden, a swimming pool and great mountain views.
- Sundowners Backpackers Swaziland
Known by many as the former Swaziland backpackers.
What to do
- All out of Africa Adventure Tours
Adventure and cultural tours in Mozambique, Kruger and Botswana.
- Chubeka Trails
Horse trails and overnight trails in the Mlilwane Sanctuary
- Myxo’s Cultural Tours
Myxo’s Cultural Tours
- Ngwenya Glass
Glass blowing, arts, crafts and refreshment all under one roof.
- Swazi Trails
Rafting, caving, mountain biking, hiking, adventure and culture - just ask them.
Feeling lucky?(randomly selected service providers from all regions)
Walk, hike or drive to the wild side of being in the Middle of Nowhere
(Lubanzi,Wild Coast)
A holiday by the sea.
(Saldanha Bay,West Coast)
They are close to Tourist Information and in the centre of town.
(Cape Town City Centre,Cape Town)
Tours, safaris and transfers.
(Pretoria City,Pretoria)
A Pretoria backpackers which has a koi pond and an adventure company
(Pretoria City,Pretoria)
They are near the Blyde River Canyon and not far from the Kruger Park.
(Hoedspruit,Limpopo)
A soul calming view of azure seas.
(Vilanculos,Mozambique)
The adventure specialists in the St Lucia area.
(St Lucia,Zululand)
This wonderful Jeffreys Bay backpackers is perched on top of a dune with a magnificent 270° view of the Indian Ocean, Island Vibe’s setting is divine.
(Jeffreys Bay,Sunshine Coast)
Set in a quaint old Karoo house, The Owl House Backpackers is a must for anyone who has the time, or needs a spiritual boost.
(Nieu Bethesda,Eastern Cape Inland and the Karoo)
