Simunye
Close to the ground.
GPS: S 25 05.366 E 030 27.228 | pop. 20,000 | elevation 1,403 m/4,603 ft
Simunye is a small company town centered around services related to Royal Swaziland Sugar Corporation. In Simunye and nearby Tambankulu the accommodation and eating options are limited to country clubs. These country clubs have the aura of private clubs from decades past and are worth checking out for the experience. But unless you are in a pinch for time, there are better accommodation options in any of the three nearby game and nature reserves.
Boxer Superstore Shopping Center
Boxer Superstore Shopping Center is the only commercial center in town.
Simunye Country Club
Simunye Country Club has basic self-catering cottages with a kitchen and living room. The units are scattered around the main lodge, swimming pool and tennis courts.
Tambankulu Country Club
Tambankulu Country Club is close to both Mbuluzi Game Reserve and Mlawula Nature Reserve and has a newer guesthouse across the road from the club bar and restaurant.
Travelers Restaurant
Travelers Restaurant is a ministore that also serves basic fast food, both for dine-in and take-away. Most of the menu consists of chicken dishes but there are burgers and fish as well.
Simunye Country Club
Simunye Country Club has a formal dining hall with a selection of steak, lamb, chicken and seafood. You can also order from the pub menu, which features burgers, pizza and light meals.
Tambankulu Country Club
Tambankulu Country Club is a good place to stop for a meal or to catch a drink at the bar on your way to or from one of the nearby game or nature reserves.
Simunye Country Club
There is usually a mix of locals and a few expats who work for the sugar business having drinks at Simunye Country Club.
Tambankulu Country Club
There is usually a mix of locals and a few expats who work for the sugar business having drinks at Tambankulu Country Club during the week. A small crowd gathers here on weekends.