Brookside Lodge Activities
Guest Exclusive Activities
Putt Putt Mini Golf
Enjoy some friendly competition on our charming mini golf course, tucked among the trees and gardens. It’s perfect for families, couples, and groups looking for a relaxing activity that still brings out your playful side. The course is suitable for all skill levels, from enthusiastic kids to adults, who want to rediscover the joy of a simple game outdoors.
Whether it’s a fun morning challenge or a sunset round before dinner, putt-putt is always a guest favourite.
- Scenic Setting
- All Skill Levels
- Complimentary Equipment
Life-Sized Outdoor Chess
Slow down and engage your mind with a game of life-sized chess under the open sky. Our outdoor chess is a beautiful way to enjoy the fresh air while engaging in a classic game of strategy.
Set against a peaceful natural backdrop, it’s a meditative, tactile experience that invites both quiet focus and friendly challenge.
- Oversized Pieces
- Team Play: Great for pairing up
- Casual & Competitive:
Kids & Family
Farm Animal Viewing
Step into the gentle rhythm of farm life with a visit to our small on-site farm. Kids and adults alike love meeting our friendly animals – peacocks, ducks, flamingos, chickens, rabbits and other delightful creatures. It’s a chance to reconnect with the simple joys of nature, learn about animal care, and capture a few heartwarming photos.
Parents often say it’s the highlight of their child’s stay. For many little ones, it’s their first time petting a goat or watching a chicken up close – and those are memories that stick.
- Petting & Feeding
Guided Bird-Watching Bliss
Brookside Lodge is a quiet haven for bird lovers, with a variety of local and migratory species that call our gardens home. Early mornings are especially magical, when the air fills with birdsong and colourful flashes of feathers flit through the trees.
Whether you’re an experienced birder with binoculars in hand or simply enjoy watching nature unfold from the comfort of your veranda, bird watching here is both peaceful and rewarding.
- Photo Opportunities:
Brookside packages
Additional Activities
Traditional Eswatini Craft Workshop
Tap into Malkerns’ rich arts heritage with on-site hands-on sessions in weaving or candlemaking, inspired by nearby artisan centres.
- Local Techniques: Learn basic basket-weaving
- Small Group Sessions
Swimming Pool Oasis
Need to cool off or simply relax in the sun? Our outdoor swimming pool is the perfect place to unwind. Surrounded by greenery, it’s a quiet oasis where you can float your worries away, enjoy a refreshing dip, or lounge poolside with a book and a cold drink.
Families love spending warm afternoons by the pool, and couples often enjoy a peaceful morning swim before breakfast. However you choose to use it, the pool is always a refreshing escape.
