Hostel in Shewula, Swaziland

1 Hostel in Shewula available. Prices start from $4.00 for a dorm bed.

Hostels in Shewula

"…All showers are gas powered, so there’s always hot water and the common toilets and showers are as clean as the rooms. Common Spaces The focal point of the camp is the common dining area and … More

Hostel in Shewula, Swaziland

1 Hostel in Shewula available. Prices start from $9.00 for a dorm bed.
Loading...

Get to know Shewula (no more "I wish I knew this before")

This section is dedicated to take away all your "I wish someone had told me that before I went!" experiences. This way, you can spend less time settling in, and more time making new friends in your chosen hostel. We share our insider knowledge of tips, tricks and important things to look out for in Shewula.

 View over Mlawula Nature Reserve

Shewula is in the northeast of Swaziland and located 24 kilometers from the Lomahasha border with Mozambique off the MR3 highway. After a little over 8 kilometers, the dirt road D45 turns off east and 15 kilometers up the hillside to Shewula village. Here you will find some community-run hostels with great views. Shewula village itself is more of a spread-out community of small farms that dot the hillsides rather than a cluster of houses; you can get a real insight into traditional rural Swazi life here.

The real reason to come here is the uplifting view and the location adjacent to the nature reserves of Shewula, Mbuluzi, Mlawula and Hlane. Guided walks into the nature reserves can be arranged at your hostel accommodation. There is an easy villagers' trail that leads down the escarpment to the Mbuluzi river. The spectacular vistas are the drawcard, though, especially west across the Swazi plains and south over the hilly Mlawula Nature Reserve. You may be lucky and spot animals roaming below by the river. There are also plenty of birds and butterflies to spot just about everywhere.

If you have your own mode of transportation, you can stay in a hostel in the Malkerns or Ezulwini valleys and easily commute to Shewula; just be aware that the last 15 kilometers are along a very rough dirt road.

A typical hostel in Shewula is very good considering how rural this place is. There are, however, limited accommodations and shopping options available. Phone reception is a little sketchy and you most likely will not get wifi! Don’t expect to find banks or ATMS up here, so be sure you carry enough cash with you.

If you are taking a bus or minibus which stops a bit away from your destination, you can ask the driver to take you farther for an extra charge. One way or another, you can find the right accommodations as well as transportation to suit your needs.

Written by local enthusiast for Shewula hostels

Written by local enthusiast for Shewula hostels LondonroadMa

Shewula Hostel Cheatsheet

Above we list every single hostel there is in the city. Let us take a broader look at what you can expect - and what not. We created this cheatsheet for you to get a more complete picture of the hostel quality in Shewula, average prices and types of hostels to choose from.
Total number of hostels 1
Average rating of all hostels 8

FAQ about Shewula Hostels

We've collected the most common questions for hostels in Shewula. The more you know, the better you can plan with confidence and ease, right?

Other Nearby Cities

Manzini (63 Km / 39 mi.)
Maputo (71 Km / 44 mi.)
Ezulwini (79 Km / 49 mi.)
Mbabane (80 Km / 50 mi.)
Malkerns (84 Km / 52 mi.)
Komatipoort (87 Km / 54 mi.)
Malelane (90 Km / 56 mi.)

Travel Tips for Shewula - from the Community

Oh man, so far no one from the community has left a comment or travel tips for Shewula. How about you kick start the discussion here? Gather your best backpacking recommendations for Shewula and jot them down below. The community thanks you.

Shewula comments only. Don't discuss the hostels here, post a review on the hostel's page instead.

Unlock your Hostel Account to Freedom!

Unlock your Hostel Account to Freedom!

Sign up with Hostelz.com and get access to exclusive hostel content and much more.

Do you already have an account? Login
Home Pluz
Comparizon
Login