The Foresters Arms Hotel is situated in the beautiful Swaziland highlands in the heart of the Kingdom. The country atmosphere is echoed in the lounges, pub and restaurant with roaring log fires, charming furnishings and old prints. This area of Swaziland is a paradise of wild flowers, where agapanthus, cerise watsonias, heath, arum lilies, the fragile dierama and delicate grasses abound.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.

Information about Swaziland King Mswati lll Ngwenyama - Monarch of the Kingdom of Swaziland.Map of SwazilandThe Kingdom of Swaziland is old, peaceful, incredibly varied - and unique - it is the last traditional kingdom in Africa. The cheerful, friendly Swazi people have preserved their rich culture and traditions as a vital element in their day to day lives and colourful, mystical ceremonies are held every year to celebrate the Swazi traditions. The most spectacular ceremony is the annual Reed Dance, when thousands of singing and dancing maidens converge on the Royal palace dressed in vibrant traditional costumes. This ceremony takes place in August/September and the dates are determined by the phases of the moon and only announced a few weeks before the event. During the Reed Dance, the maidens cut and collect reeds which are then presented to the Queen Mother and used for rebuilding the enclosure around her home. In this way, they are paying respect to her and indirectly to the older ladies in the Kingdom. Maidens at Swaziland's Annual Reed Dance. The most important ceremony is the Incwala or Kingship Ceremony, which takes place in December/January. The King and thousands of young men and warriors take part in various rituals, dances and songs. The dates for this ceremony are announced each year by the King, usually a few weeks before the event and are also determined by the phases of the moon. Enrich Waterfall, Mhlambanyatsi, Swaziland. Click to enlarge. Swaziland'scountryside is beautiful and extremely varied - it ranges from magnificent mountains and waterfalls in the west to the lush valleys of the middleveld and the low lying bushveld of the east. Swaziland is ideal for nature enthusiasts because the landscape is so varied within a small, explorable area, with a huge variety of birds and flora. The climate varies too - it is particularly good in the western region. Summers are warm and sunny, reaching a maximum of 30°C; while the dry season (May to August) are mild, with cool evenings and mornings, and warm sunny days. Swaziland is malaria free. The currency of Swaziland is the Emalangeni which is interchangeable with the South African Rand (R1 = E1). Rands can be used throughout Swaziland. Swazi children - click to enlarge.English and the musical siSwati are the official languages. English is widely spoken throughout the Kingdom

From Johannesburg / Pretoria From JHB Airport, take the road towards Boksburg then the N12 to Witbank. Continue on the MR3 highway towards Mbabane. Exit at Junction 12 (Mhlambanyatsi). Follow signs to Mhlambanyatsi and Foresters Arms. From Kruger National Park Continue on the MR3 highway towards Mbabane. Exit at Junction 12 (Mhlambanyatsi). Follow signs to Mhlambanyatsi and Foresters Arms. From Drakensburg / KwaZulu-Natal On the northern (Ermelo) side of Piet Retief, turn right towards Houtkop/Emhlathini border post. After about 1 km turn right on to the Klein Vrystaat (KV) /Houtkop road. This is a lovely road on the Swaziland side. At the T-junction, turn left towards Bhunya. Continue straight to Foresters Arms.