The Foresters Arms - a short, scenic, tarred drive from the capital, Mbabane - is ideally situated for exploring all the attractions of this majestic Kingdom.
The hotel is situated on 90 ha of beautiful Swaziland highlands in the heart of the Kingdom.
Fresh vegetables and herbs and (in season) strawberries, youngberries and raspberries are used in our food, which is prepared with care and pride.
Spoil yourself with our wonderful nine-course dinner by candlelight and choose your wine from our imaginative wine list. The Foresters Arms has its own pure, fresh spring water.
This area of Swaziland is a paradise of wild flowers, where agapanthus, cerise watsonias, heath, arum lilies, the fragile dierama and delicate grasses abound.
Rooms:
All 30 bedrooms are tastefully decorated, with bathrooms en suite, telephones and TV.
There are outstanding views over the surrounding countryside.
The colourful gardens are a favourite haunt of the sunbirds and paradise flycatchers.
Activities:
Fishing:
Fish for trout or bass in the stocked dams - solitary, utterly, peaceful places in the forest. Rods are available for guests' use.
Cycling:
Mountain bikes can be hired from the hotel and there are numerous trails to explore. Or why not try the tandem?
Tennis and squash:
Are available with racquets for guests' use. Or tone up in our fitness centre and then relax in the sauna. Or try table tennis, croquet and boules.
Golf:
The attractive Usutu golf course adjoins our estate and we have clubs available for guests' to use. Other golf courses in Swaziland include the splendid Royal Swazi championship course. We are happy to book your round for you.
How to get there:
From Kruger National Park's Malelane Gate:
1. Take R570 to Jeppes Reef border post.
2. At Mbabane, turn right at the first traffic light.
3. Continue straight to Foresters Arms.
From Johannesburg / Pretoria:
1. Take N17 to Witbank & then the N4.
2. Turn right to Carolina.
3. After the town of Carolina
4. Turn right to Swaziland / Oshoek border post.
5. At Mbabane, turn right at first traffic light.
6. Continue straight to Foesters Arms.
