Mabuda Guest Farm

–Excellent location – show map
Scored 8.3
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.3

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About this property

Nestled in the Lubombo Mountains, Mabuda Guest Farm has been described as “the place of dreams”. This working farm offers a range of self-catering, country style accommodations. The farm features stunning views and a wealth of indigenous bush and birdlife – guests are invited to explore our farm trails on foot, horse-back or mountain bike. An outdoor swimming pool and children’s play areas are all available on site. Mabuda is the proud home of The Green Shed Roastery and Coffee Bar — enjoy fresh coffee every day, right where it was grown. Light meals, baking and seasonal farm produce are also available. Guests also have the option of ordering a DIY continental breakfast basket. Book a ‘crop to cup coffee tour’ and explore Mabuda’s coffee growing operation. Reliable, high-speed Wifi is available via Starlink. The town of Siteki is 0.7 mi away, King Mswati III International Airport is 22 mi away, while Mkhaya Game Reserve is 31 mi from Mabuda.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Wifi
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

    • Free Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
Bedroom 3
1 queen bed
Bedroom 4
2 twin beds
Bedroom 5
3 twin beds
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
and
1 sofa bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
4 twin beds
1 bunk bed
2 twin beds
and
1 full bed
1 twin bed
and
1 bunk bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Emily
    South Africa South Africa
    “Mabuda is an absolute gem, filled with an international community of travelers in an idyllic setting. Staff are all incredibly accommodating and even the basic rooms have everything you need.”
  • Luca
    Italy Italy
    “Accommodation located in Siteki's countryside, with a breathtaking view at sunrise. The room was well equipped and quite large, the beds are comfortable and the facilities are adequate. Being far from the city, the place is completely quiet at...”
  • Johannes_k
    Romania Romania
    “It was completely unexpected like going back to the campus meeting interesting people in a farm from the thirties in that area.”
  • Nilofer
    Mozambique Mozambique
    “its a great place to chill out and relax in nature, love the setting”
  • Yenting
    Taiwan Taiwan
    “The landscape and the forest is great! The Chalet room is suitable for family with kids. Not good for all adults. The staff are friendly especially coffee shops.”
  • Rasha
    Bahrain Bahrain
    “Loved it and the coffee is so delicious. I got some souvenirs from the coffee shop. Helen and the staff were so kind to welcome me even though I arrived late around their duty time.”
  • Mike
    Mozambique Mozambique
    “Whenever my life is not going as well as I hoped I book into Mabuda, then everything gets better, thank you for everything Team Mabuda ♥️”
  • Sam
    United States United States
    “Decor was very interesting and location was beautiful”
  • Dlamini
    Eswatini Eswatini
    “View, i went for hiking..that place has breathtaking views.”
  • Dlamini
    Eswatini Eswatini
    “Honestly, the place feels like a little piece of heaven. The location is just perfect, the people are friendly, the food is amazing, and the coffee is just freaking amazing. If you want peace, a bit of adventure and just be away from everything....”

Managed by Jonathan and Helen Pons

Company review score: 9.1Based on 338 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Jonathan and Helen Pons have been committed to Eswatini since 1997. Jonathan's primary calling has been to the Good Shepherd Mission Hospital in Siteki where he works as an Opthalmologist. He heads an ambitious project in Eswatini that fights blindness. At Good Shepherd Hospital, nearly 1000 blind people receive their sight each year! Helen manages the B&B as well as farm administration. Jonathan and Helen are both active Christians and are involved in many community projects. The family ownership of the farm goes back to the 1930's when Carl Todd (Helen's grandfather) bought the farm. Since Siteki was a regional government centre at an altitude above the malaria zone, it attracted many farmers and administrators. The town is home to 20 000 people,has a wonderful climate and still malaria free!

Property info

Mabuda Guest Farm, known as the "Place of Dreams" is a romantic farm enthroned atop the beautiful Lebombo Mountains. A place where time stands still. A place where the wind whispers tales of bygone days and the dust clouds drift like shadows behind the old Ford tractors. Accommodation ranges from camping to comfortable rondavels and chalets with magnificent views. The beauty and tranquillity of the surrounding farm life, is definitely one of the best features. The farm forms part of the Lubombo Conservancy, well renowned for its large variety of indigenous bush, birdlife, insects and frogs. This can be enjoyed on any of our farm walks or horseback rides. Choose from our traditional 1930's-style rondavels, with authentic period decor, or one of our chalets (accommodating up to 4 people each) all with spectacular mountainous views. We also offer facilities for up to 12 back-packers and camp sites with water, electricity, BBQ facilities.

Neighborhood info

We are situated 1km outside the small town of Siteki atop a spur of the Lubombo Mountain Range. En route to Mozambique, Kruger Park and St Lucia; we make the perfect stop-over point for travellers passing through. The Siteki bus rank is 1km away from the B&B accommodation.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • The Green Shed Coffee Shop
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Dairy-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 21:00 and 05:00
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

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