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Phophonyane Falls Ecolodge

3.5 star property
Travelers relax by two outdoor pools or enjoy cocktails at the bar while soaking in spectacular views at this peaceful natural retreat

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Phophonyane Falls Ecolodge balances nature and comfort. Guests explore lush surroundings, cool off in outdoor pools, and sample local flavors at the on-site restaurant. Practical amenities include laundry facilities and free WiFi throughout.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
The current price is AU$170
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar

Room options

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In-room safe, bed sheets

Family Cottage (1)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Kitchen
Fridge
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Detached private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

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Traditional Bungalow (1)

Traditional Bungalow (1)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Detached private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • Valley view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Cottage (3)

Cottage (3)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Kitchen
Fridge
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Detached private bathroom
Microwave
  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Traditional Bungalow (2)

Traditional Bungalow (2)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Detached private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Valley view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Standard Tent (Forest view)

Standard Tent (Forest view)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Kitchen
Fridge
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Detached private bathroom
Microwave
  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Standard Tent, Valley View (5)

Standard Tent, Valley View (5)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Detached private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Valley view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Luxury Tent, River View

Luxury Tent, River View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Detached private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • River view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Family Cottage (2)

Family Cottage (2)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Detached private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Piggs Peak is home to Phophonyane Falls Ecolodge. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Maguga Dam and Barberton Nature Reserve, while Matsamo Cultural Village and Barberton Museum are cultural highlights. Visit our Piggs Peak travel guide
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7 Swaziland Street, Piggs Peak, 1632

What's nearby

  • Ngwenya Glass
    23 min drive - 21.9 km
  • Matsamo Cultural Village
    31 min drive - 32.2 km
  • Maguga Dam Viewpoint
    35 min drive - 34.3 km
  • Maguga Dam
    36 min drive - 35.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • KFC
    14 min drive
  • Forest Restaurant
    7 min drive
  • Phumulani Restaurant
    7 min drive
  • The Food Court Restuarent
    6 min drive

About this property

Phophonyane Falls Ecolodge

Property highlights
Take advantage of laundry facilities, a bar and a restaurant at Phophonyane Falls Ecolodge. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Free self-parking
  • Smoke-free property, multilingual staff and a lift
Room features
All guestrooms at Phophonyane Falls Ecolodge offer comforts such as safes and free bottled water.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Balconies or patios, electric kettles and portable fans

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Driftwood

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Detached private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

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

More

  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Phophonyane Falls Ecolodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Phophonyane Falls Ecolodge?

As of 6 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Phophonyane Falls Ecolodge on 8 Mar 2026 start from AU$170, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Phophonyane Falls Ecolodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Phophonyane Falls Ecolodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Phophonyane Falls Ecolodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Phophonyane Falls Ecolodge?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Phophonyane Falls Ecolodge located?

Situated in Piggs Peak, this lodge is 12.1 mi (19.4 km) from Ngwenya Glass and within 20 miles (32 km) of Matsamo Cultural Village and Maguga Dam Viewpoint. Maguga Dam and Malolotja Nature Reserve are also within 32 miles (52 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Phophonyane Falls Ecolodge Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.8

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing view and atmosphere
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

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

Roberta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Incredible location with beautiful views. Very peaceful environment. We drove from Hazyview and we stayed 2 nights at the lodge. We did the village walk with our 4 year old and we really enjoyed and found it really interesting. I think this is a great place to visit for people who come from the panorama route, definitely recommend it
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

Amir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Ja im beiden Fällen
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

LAWRENCE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Endroit magnifique

Endroit magnifique, tout en végétation luxuriante et cascade. Personnel avenant, bon repas du soir au coin du feu de cheminée. Le chemin d'accès est un peu chaotique pour une petite voiture mais ça passe. Je recommande sans réserve.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

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

10/10 Excellent

Kate, Bristol, UK

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

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

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

Verified traveller

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

Lisa, Seattle

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

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

pascal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
très bel environnement
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

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

8/10 Good

FEKEREMARIAM

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Norbert

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

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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