The Solid Rock Experience,with magnificent view and friendly weather.

Sibebe Rock is one of southern Africa’s most impressive geological features. This immense three-billion-year-old volcanic slab rises to a height of 1,488m and covers some 16,500ha and is the world’s largest granite dome. The rock forms part of the Drakensberg Escarpment, the ecosystem hosts a wide variety of habitats and a diversity of endemic and endangered flora and fauna such as the blue swallow. The castle kopjes, tors, boulders and gleaming slopes of exfoliating granite will take your breath away. Trails radiate in all directions, leading to caves, waterfalls and hidden pockets of indigenous forest making this destination top of your bucket list!
Sibebe Resort

Sibebe Resort is the first Swazi proudly owned holiday destination. The Resort’s interest centers on ecotourism and cultural heritage and empowering the local communities to conserve nature and ecological resources simultaneously. Our tranquil Resort provides the perfect getaway from city life of polluted air and noise and provides you with inner peace and a soul healing experience. Whether you enjoy activities like hiking, quad biking or relaxing in our pool, Sibebe Resort is determined to make your holiday or excursion an unforgettable one. The comforts of our traditional style exterior Chalets with a 5 star interior will have you relaxed your soul rejuvenated.

What we offer

Activities

Sibebe Hiking

The Sibebe guided hiking trail takes about 4 hours and is for people who want to keep fit and who are able to walk in the variable terrain of Sibebe. Once at the endpoint of the trail there are magnificent views open to the surrounding lowlands and parts of Mbabane can be viewed. On this trail there is a breath taking cliff edge viewpoint where the face of the majestic Sibebe Rock can be observed clearly. On the way to this point is a rock shelter suitable for overnight camping. As you approach the end of the trail there is a castle kopje range which is by far the richest in biodiversity. Within the piles of rocks are networks of small caves that were formed over thousands of years as a result of chemical weathering processes on the joints of the igneous intrusions. The Castle Kopjes are splendid for rock climbers.

Adventure Caving

There are a series of caves found around the Resort however 40 minutes from the resort are caves that have traces of human habitation such as rock barricades that were constructed to shield the inhabitants from the wind and wild animals. These caves are under very big rocks and there is an ecstatic thrill when entering into these caves.



Adventure Nature walk

The micro climate of Sibebe is cool and wet due to its altitude. During overcast and rainy days, wetness of the drifting clouds can be felt on the face as you move around. Within the castle kopjes 30 minutes away from the Resort, are dense forests of native and rare species. While on this jungle walk in the pristine forest the path has to be negotiated with the dense undergrowth and climbers.

Culture walks

Sibebe Resort is flanked by two rural communities and visitors are allowed to take walks in the villages, visit some homes and experience first-hand Swazi way of life. Depending on the season, visitors will be given the opportunity to participate in the homestead activities such as ploughing, winnowing, weeding, fetching water and other rural activities.

Traditional games and dances

Cultural preservation is the most important aspects that we want

to encourage. You will be given the opportunity to experience traditional lobola negotiation simulation, folklores and storytelling, traditional craft exhibitions and lessons. As part of promoting Environmental ethics in fashion and design we host Eco-fashion exhibitions where we reward young budding designers in their eco-friendly designs.
Waterfalls

There are beautiful waterfalls which is a 60 minute walk away from the Resort. These waterfalls are formed along the faulted rocky granite bed of the Ntsantsamu River. The latter is perennial and is fed by water from the natural springs around the area. The 3 metre high waterfall has over the years created a very deep plunge pool which is a sight to see.

Bird Trail

This is a short and easy walk about 30 minutes away from the Resort. The trail passes through shrub vegetation, scattered trees, pockets of thick bushes settlements and farms. The best season for this trail is between September and March which is the breeding season of most indigenous bird species.

Game viewing

Game viewing is available at Sibebe Resort. During the walks around the Chalets you will get to view blesbok, zebra, ostriches, peacocks and a wide variety of other birdlife.

Rock Art Site

Around the Resort we have one rock art site which is about 25 minutes away from the Resort. This is by far the most valuable piece of archaeological evidence of the existence of Bushmen around the area.





Hideout Caves

There are a series of hideout caves around the Sibebe area and one of these is about 25 minutes away from the Resort. The opening of this cave is not very pronounced and it can be mistaken for a single large rock. The entrance is about 1.2 metres and you will have to crawl in and as you enter the space opens up to a height of about 2 metres covering over 300 square metres.

Sibebe Rock Shelter

This is a verandah shaped rock feature situated 30 minutes away from the Resort. It is one of the sites where archaeological excavations were made and where Stone Age tools were found. People in the nearby homes respect this area and it is used as a ritual site for both traditional and religious ceremonies.

Quad Bike Safari

The ride is on the undulating to rugged and can be done by anyone who is comfortable on the quad bikes which are provided for at the Resort.

Mountain Bike Safari

Sibebe Resort also offers Mountain bikes for visitors to hire and maneuver around the rugged terrain. We also host the Sibebe Mountain Bike Challenge which is 40km annual sporting challenge held in March in which visitors may also get the opportunity to participate. It is a competition that supports healthy living and reduction of carbon emission of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

Team Building Exercises

Sibebe Resort is the ideal place for Organisational team building sessions. We offer a wide variety of fun games, games that require team work, skill, individual effort, physical strength all tailor made to suit your group’s needs.

Kid’s games

Whilst the parents enjoy the nature outing their peace of mind will be augmented by the fact that the kids will be having their share of the Sibebe treat at our Kids corner. We offer a variety of kiddie games and activities to keep your children entertained and busy while parents have a peaceful afternoon. Jungle gyms, swings, slides and other games will surly keep the children away!

Tree Planting

Every visitor who visits the Resort is

given the opportunity to leave a mark in the Environment. We have a tree planting programme for the Sibebe Resort visitors where each individual plants a tree and gets to name it during their stay. The visitor is encouraged to visit their tree periodically. The trees planted are mostly the indigenous species of the area as our aim is to afforestate the ecosystem around the Sibebe Resort.
Facilities

Conferencing

The Sibebe Resort Conference Room can accommodate up to 100 delegates and is designed to meet all your conference needs. It is the perfect venue for meetings, training, seminars and workshops. A private function/dining area can be made available to conference groups.

Restaurant

Sibebe Resort offers an a la Carte menu with tasty breakfasts, light meals, Umgcwembe and hearty dinners. An assortment of disserts is also available. Open daily from 07:30 until 22:00, a meal at Sibebe Resort restaurant is highly recommended.

VIP Lounge

For smaller groups that want privacy our exclusive, VIP area will provide such an environment overlooking our pool area. We have couches set up on the deck outside if you wish to be outdoors and enjoy the cool breeze.

Sibebe Resort Pool bar

Enjoy a drink and some good conversations at our pool bar with a beautiful pool view which opens from 10:30 until 22:00 or later.

Swimming pool

Enjoy our outdoor swimming pool which is located close to our conference center. To ensure that our guests continue to enjoy our pool despite cool climate that prevails at the resort, we have a heating system.

Sibebe Picnic & Braai area

The resort has selected breath taking views where we have set up picnic and braai sites for visitors who either want to have a solitary moment or those who want to enjoy as a group. The picnic & braai sites are equipped with recycled drum couches, and we offer mats for those who want to connect with the earth!

Contacts:

Email: reservations@sibeberesort.com

Tel: +268 34020406

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