Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary: An Outdoor Lovers’ Paradise.
Mlilwane is the Kingdom’s most popular eco-tourism destination with 24-hour gate access. Enjoy nature on horseback, mountain bikes, hiking trails and open 4X4 and self-drive tours. Hippo, Crocodile, Black Eagle, Nyala and Warthog sightings, alongside birding, are among the wildlife viewing highlights.
The Hippo Haunt Restaurant & Bar features Sibhaca dance entertainment, picnic areas and a swimming pool.
Catered and self-catered options include our beehive villages, ideal for groups, conference attendees and individuals wanting to experience true Swazi accommodation. Sondzela Backpackers Lodge offers quality budget accommodation ideal for the adventurer.
Conference faicilties and team-building options are available, and the outside function rea, Inkhundla, is ideal for private functions.

Mliwane Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Ezulwini Valley - The Tourism Mecca of Swaziland.
The scenic Ezulwini Valley (Valley of Heaven) is the Kingdom of Swaziland's main tourist area, where excellent hotels and restaurants are to be found, together with craft outlets, golfing and other activities including a fantastic, centrally located shopping centre. Ezulwini Valley boasts magnificent sub-tropical scenery, with the famous Sheba's Breasts twin peaks and Execution Rock overlooking the valley. Shops within the valley have a wide selection of quality clothing, souvenirs, crafts as well as a wealth of reading materials. You will also find fine continental food of international standard in the various restaurants as well as a range of diverse activities ranging from hiking, Mountain biking, caving, Game drive, White-water rafting as well as nightclubs, casinos and a challenging international standard 18 hole golf course with superb views of the valley. Along the road towards Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary is ELudzidzini, the residence of the Queen Mother. This is where King Mswati III summons his subjects and it is also home to the sacred Incwala and colorful Umhlanga ceremonies.

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Family Wooden Hut
Self-catering Family Cottage
Self-catering Rondavel Hut
Twin Beehive Hut
Twin Wooden Hut

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Chubeka trails - trailing thru' the Kingdom

Besides campfires, on horseback below soaring eagles, become one with the bush. Chubeka Trails is based in Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary and specialises in true rustic overnight trailing on and beyond the parks, with catering on request. Combining valuable conservation assets with Swazi culture, Chubeka is a unique trailing experience.
The guided hourly horseback trails cater for all levels of riders. Overnight trails are fully catered with 3-6 hours riding per day.
Guided overnight biking trails (1-2 nights) are available at Mlilwane. Bring your own bike, or hire ours!
Guided and self-guided overnight and day trails are available at Hlane and Mlilwane.

Directions from Ngwenya / Oshoek Border
to Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary
• Distance approx. 49km; approx driving time 40min.
• Ngwenya Glass turnoff approx 5km from border – very worth a visit!
• Follow the main road from the Border to Mbabane (about 20 km). Please beware of road works at the moment.
• Continue on the road from the border – this becomes the bypass road.
• At the 2nd traffic lights in Mbabane turn right onto MR3 (Mbabane / Manzini highway) and follow signs to MANZINI.
• There are 2 directions to the Park:
Option 1.
• Travel +- 8 km on the highway.
• Take MR103 off ramp (to Sun International Hotels, Lobamba and Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary).
• Travel +- 11km past the Royal Swazi Sun, Lugogo and Ezulwini Hotels, the craft markets, Gables Shopping Centre (Pick ‘n Pay) and Happy Valley Motel.

Option 2
• Travel +-17 km on the highway.
• Take Lobamba / Elangeni off ramp (also signposted “Mlilwane”).
• Turn right under highway towards Lobamba and continue up the hill +- 1,5km.
• At the traffic circle, keep left, passing the Parliament Buildings (on the left) and Memorial Park (on the right).
• Turn left at the next intersection.
• You will pass the Parliament Buildings and Memorial Park.

• …Pass the Caltex filling station on your left and travel +-500m
• Turn right to Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary - onto a dirt road.
• Travel +- 5 km to Mlilwane’s Sangweni Gate (Open 24 hrs).
• Reception at the gate is open from 06h00 – 17h00. After 17h00 the night guard will allow you to enter and direct you to the Rest Camp, Reilly’s Rock or Sondzela Backpackers, where gate entry is paid.