Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary in Ezulwini, Swaziland
Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary is Eswatini's oldest protected area, owned and managed by a non-profit trust.
The sanctuary serves as a headquarters for the Big Game Parks including Mlilwane's sister reserves Hlane Royal National Park and Mkhaya Game Reserve. The Sanctuary covers 4,560 hectares in the Ezulwini Valley or Valley of Heaven. Formerly a farming and tin mining area, the area has been rehabilitated and is now Eswatini's most frequently visited reserve. Abundant wildlife grace the plains. The southern section is predominately open grassland plains with middleveld vegetation, stretching up onto Nyonyane Mountain. Tourist activities are concentrated in the southern section which can be explored by foot, horseback, mountain bikes or vehicle. The northern section includes one of the highest points in the area at Luphohlo. Only guided trails enter this part of the sanctuary. Mlilwane means Little Fire, a reference to the many fires started by lightning strikes on Mlilwane Hill.
Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary is Swaziland’s pioneer conservation area, a shining example of what is possible if passion, vision and action fuse. Once a highly profitable multi-purpose farm, and being labeled an “impossible dream”, Mlilwane was proclaimed in 1961 and is now the kingdom’s most popular eco-destination for locals and internationals alike.
The name 'Mlilwane' ('Little Fire' in siSwati) was derived from the numerous fires started by lightning strikes on the Mlilwane Hill but now holds significance as the little fire that ignited the conservation movement in Swaziland.
Mlilwane’s diverse habitats support a surprisingly extensive species list. Endless hours of guided or self-guided exploration within the small 4560 Ha sanctuary are possible due to the relative absence of dangerous game. The southern plains stretch to the striking Nyonyane Mountain (Execution Rock) with its exposed granite peak. Tourism is concentrated in this southern section of the park, while guided Chubeka Trails explore the northern section, as far as Luphohlo Peak.
Mlilwane’s Rest Camp offers a range of affordable accommodation with self-catering and catered options available. Alternatives within Mlilwane include Sondzela Backpackers 2 km to the south, luxurious Reilly's Rock Hilltop Lodge and Down Gran’s Self-Catering Cottage a short 3km to the north of Rest Camp.
All Activities depart from our Activities Centre at Reception, with detailed maps on sale. The Hippo Haunt Restaurant and Swimming pool with summerhouses provide the opportunity for true relaxation. Day Visitors are welcome to self-drive and picnic at Rest Camp, visit the restaurant or take part in activities until 18h00.
Situated between Mbabane and Manzini, with 24-hour access to the Sanctuary, guests are free to enjoy the neighbouring tourist hubs of Ezulwini and Malkerns, with their many unique attractions and craft shops.
Nyonyane Mountain is where ancient San or Bushmen people once lived and where Swazi Royal graves are situated. This gives it great historical significance. Behind these mountains, the stunning Mantenga waterfall and beautiful Usushwana Valley form the divide, before stretching up to northern section, which includes one of the highest surrounding points at Luphohlo. Tourist activities are concentrated in the southern section, with only guided trails entering the pristine mountains of the north.
Mlilwane means Little Fire, being derived from the numerous fires started by lightning strikes on the Mlilwane Hill. Many a colourful tale can be told about the Reilly Family, with special relevance to the early pioneer Mickey Reilly, whose family still manages and lives on the Sanctuary.
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Swaziland and Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary
I was sitting in my hotel room in Johannesburg trying to decide where I should spend the last week I had in Southern Africa. When I looked, Swaziland stuck out to me like a sore thumb. I was so close to the country, I had to go. Thus, I set off on a super quick 3 day trip into Swaziland.
I spent most of my time in Mlilwane Wildelife Sanctuary which is a fairly humble national park in the heart of Swaziland. Though it doesn't have any big animals, it does have lots of antelope including some very rare ones. The part is great because unlike other major national parks in Southern Africa, you can actually get around and do some walking, cycling, and hiking here. With no big predators, there is little risk.
Anyways, after visiting Mlilwane, I headed straight down south across the entire country in a couple hours.
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Swaziland Reilly's Rock Hilltop Lodge, Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary
Swaziland Reilly's Rock, the former home of conservationist Mick Reilly, is steeped in history and charm, and is home to rare species such as the blue duiker, suni and blue crane.
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Swaziland Hotel and Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary in Swaziland support schools so does Mountain Inn Hotel and many others. A big reason for many tourists to visit this hotel and the BigGameParks.org Those Nice Welcome Kids MTN session were filmed at front door Mountain Inn Hotel.
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The road to Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary (Swaziland)
Busdrive from just after the South African border towards the Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary (Swaziland).
Swaziland - Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary
Amazing place and a must for all wildlife lovers! Walking amongst zebra, wildebeest and blesbok - just to name a few...
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SWAZILAND Provides Safe and Authentic Travel Experience for the EXECUTIVE - Big Game, Wildlife Parks
SWAZILAND Provides Safe and Authentic Travel Experience for the EXECUTIVE - Big Game, Wildlife Parks
Swaziland is a country in Southern Africa, landlocked by South Africa in its west and Mozambique in the east. Swaziland's absolute monarchy is one of the oldest in Africa.
Swaziland, one of the last absolute monarchies in the world, is one of the smallest countries in Africa and has a well-earned reputation for friendliness in Southern Africa. It also contains several large game parks and reserves, which are sponsored by the government and are popular tourist destinations.
Compared to other countries in the region, Swaziland is known for its civility and peacefulness, despite similar problems with poverty and one of the world's worst AIDS crises. As of November 2008 the total reported percentage of those with HIV was listed as 30%; this, of course, does not include those who have not yet been tested. The AIDS epidemic has broken up the traditional extended family unit, leaving many young children orphaned and fighting for survival.
Swaziland is divided into four adminstrative districts: Hhohho (northwest), Lubombo (east), Manzini (central-west), and Shiselweni (south).
Artifacts indicating human activity dating back to the early Stone Age 200,000 years ago have been found in the Kingdom of Swaziland. Prehistoric rock art paintings date from ca. 25,000 B.C. The earliest inhabitants of the area were Khoisan hunter-gatherers. They were largely replaced by the Bantu tribes during Bantu migrations who hailed from the Great Lakes regions of Eastern Africa.
The autonomy of the Swaziland Nation was dictated by British rule of southern Africa in the 19th and 20th centuries. In 1881 the British government signed a convention recognizing Swazi independence. At the start of the Anglo Boer war, Britain placed Swaziland under its direct jurisdiction as a Protectorate. The Swaziland independence Constitution was promulgated by Britain in November 1963 in terms of which a legislative Council and an Executive Council were established. The first Legislative Council of Swaziland was constituted on 9 September 1964. Changes to the original constitution proposed by the Legislative Council were accepted by Britain and a new Constitution providing for a House of Assembly and Senate was drawn up. Elections under this Constitution were held in 1967. Since 1973, Swaziland has seen a rather quiet struggle between pro-multiparty activists and the monarchy. It gained independence from UK in 1968.
The Kingdom of Swaziland is surrounded on the north and south by South Africa, and on the east is bordered by Mozambique.
The Kingdom provides travellers the ideal gateway between KwaZulu-Natal and the Kruger National Park, as well as Johannesburg and Maputo - no better route is available with added advantage of discovering a whole new country filled with bygone African traditions and Swazi Culture.
Swaziland covers an area of approximately 193 kilometres from north to south, and 145 kilometres from east to west.
Small as it may be, Swaziland is an exciting tourist destination with its Arts and Crafts outlets and traditional markets and wildlife reserves.
At Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary tame birds and animals are free to come and go and wander through the camp grounds. Mkhaya Game Reservee offers visitors the opportunity of game viewing by open Landrover with guides.
A major attraction for the visit to Swaziland is the casinos located at the Royal Swazi Sun Hotel complex, in the heart of the Ezulwini Valley, between Mbabane and Manzini. Swaziland offers many scenic drives. North of Mbabane, the road to Luve is known as Pine Valley with a series of waterfalls on the Black Umbeluzi River and the granite heights of Bald Rock. forbes rich list London luxury shopping billionaire millionaire Monaco super rich private jet yacht entertainment luxs report us usa America uk London Donald trump Dubai elite executive arab ceo forbes Europe vip money lil wayne travel 5 star hotel super car bugatti Lamborghini Ferrari Porsche private jet 2014 2015 monaco luxury get rich gambling investment Beverly Hills Malibu Miami positive thinking super yacht mega yacht playboy mansion luxury lifestyle mansion Swaziland Africa tour tourism travel travel destination 5 star hotel luxury travel south Africa big game wildlife parks The drive to Piggs Peak, in the north is one of the most scenic in the country. The Malolotja National Park lies to the west of the road and here, after a stiff walk, you can view the Malolotja Falls, the highest in Swaziland. Swaziland also hosts a large number of internationally renowned hotels and a number of thermal springs where visitors can relax and unwind. Most are located at Ezulwini.
Swaziland might be among the smallest countries on the continent and one of Africa's remaining monarchies, but there's more than novelty value on offer here.
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The Mlilwane wildlife sanctuary is one of the three main animal reserves of the Kingdom of Swaziland. To recall, there are:
The Hlane for the lions
The Mkhaya for its Rhinoceros
And finally the Mlilwane wildlife sanctuary which is a rare park where you can walk freely (due to the absence of predators). We come here mainly to rest, to enjoy a typically African landscape, with its many Acacia tortilis (a kind of natural umbrella!), Its zebras and impalas that wander around, and which make this decoration a real postcard. Hypopothames and crocodiles can also be found near the largest pond.
If we did the Kruger just before, the place will not seem exceptional either, however it is a real haven.
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Weltreise / Lvl 2-1 Swasiland - Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary
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AFRICA! Mlilwane, Swaziland
Continuing our journey with GAP Adventures on their Kruger and Kingdoms Adventure from Pretoria to Durban, Travel Tales goes to AFRICA! Swaziland.
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AFRICA! Pretoria to Manyeleti - Pilgrims Rest, Bourkes Luck Potholes, Manyeleti Game Reserve with a visit to nearby village and stops at a school and kindergarten.
AFRICA! Kruger Safari - an early morning start and staying overnight in the National Park gives Travel Tales lots of opportunity to seek out THE BIG 5.
Continuing our journey we experienced AFRICA! Mozambique, AFRICA! Swaziland and AFRICA! St Lucia before arriving at AFRICA! Durban.
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TANZANIA with a climb up Mount Kilimanjaro and wildlife safaris to Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara National Park
SOUTH AFRICA from Pretoria through Pilgrims Rest, Bourkes Luck Potholes, Manyeleti Game Reserve with a stop at a village school and kindergarten. Kruger National Park, iSimangaliso/ St Lucia Wetlands, Durban, Howick Falls, Drakensberg, Haga Haga, Addo Elephant National Park, Plettenberg Bay, Featherbed Cove, Plettenberg Bay, Featherbed Cove, Dolphin Point, Oudtshoorn, Cango Caves, Swartberg Mountains, Ostrich Farm, Cheetah Outreach, South African wineries and Stellenbosch; then on to Cape Town, including Table Mountain, before moving up the western coast to Lambert's Bay and the Muisbosskerm braai.
MOSAMBIQUE coast, village of Bilene, camping on Indian Ocean dunes near Inhambane, impromptu visit to village school and the capital,Maputo.SWAZILAND stay at Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary, sleep in traditional beehive huts and hike to Execution Rock.
LESOTHO a day trip up to Sani Pass and visit to the home of a Basuto family.
NAMIBIA camping on the Orange River, seeing the flatlands, Fish River Canyon, Bastard Quiver trees, Geisterschlucht dormitory, Helmeringhausen, Namib Desert, Namib-Naukluft National Park, Tsauchab River bed, sand dunes, Dead Vlei, Sesriem Canyon, Solitaire and Tropic of Capricorn; then Walvis Bay, Skeleton Coast, Swakopmund; quad-biking over and sand-boarding down Namib desert dunes. Lichen field, Herero tribe, Twyfelfontein ancient rock art, Darmaraland petrified forest, Khorixas and Himba people. Etosha National Park tenting, waterhole sightings and game drives. Visit with the San (Bushmen)
BOTSWANA camping trip into the Okavango Delta using a traditional mokoro. A Chobe River safari and the Kazungula ferry across the Zambezi River.
ZAMBIA with views of Victoria Falls by foot and helicopter then a jet boat below the falls and a dinner cruise above.
ZANZIBAR staying in Stone Town and taking a spice tour.
Top Safari Parks in Swaziland
Top Safari Parks in Swaziland
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The Kingdom of Swaziland is a landlocked country in southern Africa, bordered by South Africa and Mozambique. Unlike the crowded safari parks of South Africa, Swaziland boasts an impressive variety of animals without the mass tourism to spoil the experience.
Here are four of Swaziland’s top safari parks!
Hlane Royal National Park is the largest national park in the country and has the largest conservation of game in the kingdom. They have the 4 of the big 5 missing the buffalo. My highlights were the Rhino and Lions.
Hlane covers an area of about 85 square miles. In the dryer months the animals are easy to spot gathered around the watering holes. It was so amazing to see so many rhinos on my game drives. There were also giraffes, elephants, and of course my favorite – lions. I had to wake up extra early to spot this guy, but it was totally worth it. There are two camps to choose from in Hlane.
Next up is Mbuluzi, a private game reserve with an impressive number of grazing animals. It covers an area of 3,000 hectares and borders the Lubombo Mountains, Mlawula Nature Reserve and Hlane Royal Park.
We are going on a game drive with our own vehicle, but you can also reserve a game drive at the reception with one of the guides.
Since there are no predatory animals here visitors enjoy the privilege of driving, walking or cycling around the reserve freely, without the supervision of a guide. Here, you won’t find the Big 5 but you will spot several giraffes! The park is also home to impala, zebra, kudu and nyala.
Mkaya Game Reserve was established in the mid 1980's and at the moment we are heading on a game drive to see black rhino, white rhino and elephants. Mkaya is one of the best parks in Swaziland to see Rhino up close.
The white rhino is endangered in Africa. If you are looking to see rhino in Swaziland this is the park to visit. There are two lodges in Mkhaya to choose from, the luxurious Stone Camp and the more rustic Lituba Lodge.
And last but not least, this is Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary. This was the first wildlife sanctuary to be established in the country in the year 1961. Some of the animals we can see here are wildebeest, zebra, hippo, antelope and crocodiles.
You’ll notice that the landscape here is different because the park is situated in Swaziland;s Ezulwini Valley, between Mbabane and Manzini. The park is divided into northern and southern sections.
The wide open spaces allow for great visibility and epic photo opportunities. There are four lodges here, three of which are budget friendly.
There are the top 4 safari parks in Swaziland! Which was your favorite? Leave me a question or comment below!
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Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary is in the Ezulwini Valley of central Swaziland, south of the city of Mbabane. Its grassy southern plains are home to animals such as antelopes and zebras, as well as many birds. Several trails and tracks suitable for horses run up Nyonyane Mountain to the craggy summit known as Execution Rock. The Nyakato viewpoint overlooks Mantenga waterfall and the Usushwana Valley below
Südafrika - Swasiland
Das Königreich Swasiland ist der zweitkleinste Staat auf dem afrikanischen Kontinent. Die Nachbarländer des Binnenstaates sind Mosambik im Osten und die südafrikanischen Provinzen Mpumalanga im Norden und Westen sowie KwaZulu-Natal im Süden.
Mlilwane animal sanctuary, Swaziland.
Hippo walking trail.
Our Next Adventure (retro) - Beehive Huts in Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary, Swaziland
Highly recommend visiting Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary. Great balance between comfort and wilderness. Meaning, this isn't a resort first with a tourist's safari experience. This IS a game reserve.
With no predators, a definite highlight is renting a mountain bike and cycling freely around the park. It is amazing to zip down a dirt road and come face to face with a herd of wild Kudu.