Trip Info
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Minivan & normal 4x4 vehicle
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Not for solo travelers
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You can arrange to add more nights before or after your tour for a different fee.
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Can start any day
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This tour starts and ends in Mbabane
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Mid-range private tour
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English
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All meals included
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Overview
This tour includes a visit to the Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary, an opportunity to see traditional Swazi dances, the Valley of Heaven, seeing Ngwenya Iron Ore Mine and an optional walk to Lion Cavern. You’ll also visit Malolotja Nature Reserve, Ngwenya Glass artwork attraction, Maguga Dam wall, Pine Valley, the massive Sibebe Rock monolith and the The Hlane extends across nearly 10,000 hectares..
Highlights
- Mid-range private tour
- Can start any day
- Can be customized
- You can arrange to add more nights before or after your tour for a different fee.
Itinerary
We'll pick you up at Mbabane or King Mswati III Airport and transfer you to Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary.
This reserve was turned into a Sanctuary, where Swaziland's rapidly vanishing wild animals could find refuge and protection.
Relax with dinner which covers different local dishes and then enjoy Swazi dances.
You will stay overnight within the reserve.
Main Destination:
Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary
Best Time To VisitMay to September (Dry season)
High SeasonDec to Jan and Jul to Aug (It never gets very busy)
Best WeatherJune to October (Sunny, but not too hot)
Animals found in Mlilwane WS
The list consists of Zebra, Wildebeest, Hippo, Leopard, White Rhino, Black Rhino, Elephant, Giraffe, Lion, Cheetah, Buffalo, Hyena, Wild Dog
Accommodation:
Rest Camp Hut at Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary
- Bush camp found within the boundaries of Mlilwane WS
Foods and Beverages:
- Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Ascending to Mbabane, Swaziland's capital city, the tour continues north to Malolotja Nature Reserve. Here the old Ngwenya Iron Ore Mine is a major feature. The Lion Cavern is undisputed the oldest human excavation in the world (circa. 43000BC) and although now dwarfed by the iron ore excavation, it remains a fascinating insight into stone age history.
Then it's time for discovering Swaziland's number one artwork attraction—Ngwenya Glass. This showroom and factory combined into one allow visitors to watch as local craftsman create works of art, such as animal sculptures and exquisite tableware.
Continuing north, the tour heads towards the scenic Komati River Valley. There are superb viewing and photographic opportunities in rural Swazi community areas en route. As a final highlight, the tour passes the massive Sibebe Rock monolith—Swaziland's most famous geological feature.
Main Destination:
Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary
Accommodation:
Rest Camp Hut at Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary
- Bush camp found within the boundaries of Mlilwane WS
Foods and Beverages:
- Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Transfer to The Hlane extends across nearly 10,000 hectares.. The Hlane extends across nearly 10,000 hectares. was proclaimed as a national park in 1967, following Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary (1961), under the instruction of King Sobhuza ll. "Hlane" is the siSwati name for 'wilderness'. Hlane offers affordable safaris in the Lowveld full of big game, impressive old trees and a range of birds.
An area of 22,000 hectares, formerly a hub for hunting, continues to hold some of the biggest game in the Kingdom and is best known for its lions, elephants, vultures and marabou storks.
We will do a gentle sunset drive tonight, hoping to spot many different wildlife. Once you’ve finished your drink admiring the sunset, we will head to camp and you can enjoy dinner there before spending the night.
Main Destination:
The Hlane extends across nearly 10,000 hectares.
Best Time To VisitMay to September (Dry season)
High SeasonDec to Jan and Jul to Aug (It never gets very busy)
Best WeatherJune to October (Sunny, but not too hot)
Wildlife found in Hlane Royal NP
Other African big animals include the Elephant, Giraffe, White Rhino, Zebra, Wildebeest, Hippo, Lion, Leopard, Hyena, Black Rhino, Cheetah, Buffalo and Wild Dog.
Accommodation:
Bhubesi Camp
- Self catering places are available in Hlane Royal NP.
Foods and Beverages:
- Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
- No drinks are included.
We will start the day with a game drive for sunrise and after breakfast we will continue exploring the park. Should the weather be suitable after breakfast, you may join us for a game walk. Each game walk at Hlane occurs with a group, avoiding the conservation area and all walks are slow to make observing the bush more enjoyable. The type of walk you prefer will decide the location for your outing.
We have recently started offering the Mahlindza Dam Walk which goes around the biggest, most used pond on the reserve, among trees that attract birds. Spending some free time at the end of your day will help you feel like you’re enjoying a vacation.
Main Destination:
The Hlane extends across nearly 10,000 hectares.
Accommodation:
Bhubesi Camp
- Self catering places are available in Hlane Royal NP.
Foods and Beverages:
- Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
After breakfast and checkout, we'll return you to an agreed drop-off point such as Mbabane or King Mswati Airport.
Afterall, the tour will finish soon, but you’ll remember it well and can visit again if you like.
Main Destination:
All the destinations we visited were fairly small.
Accommodation:
No accommodation (The tour has come to an end)
Foods and Beverages:
- Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
- No drinks are included.
The tour has come to an end
- You can book extra accommodation at an additional price.
- You'll be dropped off at the airport.
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- • Park fees (For non-residents)
- • All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- • All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- • A professional person who offers driver/guide services
- • All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- • All Taxes/VAT
- • Airport transfer that comes and goes
- • Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- • Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Cost Excludes
- • International flights (From/to home)
- • We provide accommodation options for the first and final day of the tour.
- • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- • Action to increase taxes and/or park fees imposed by federal, state or county governments
- • Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
FAQs
The 5-Day Swaziland Tour starts and ends in Mbabane, the capital of Eswatini (formerly known as Swaziland). Guests start on Day 1 in Mbabane and move to Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary, where for two days, they will enjoy walks in nature, view wildlife and experience local customs. On the third day, the tour visits Hlane Royal National Park, where you can see lions, elephants and rhinos. Following two days of adventures and rest at Hlane, the guests leave for Mbabane to complete their Eswatini experience on Day 5.
In Swaziland’s famous reserves, the 5-Day Tour helps you see a variety of wild animals. Zebra, impala, warthog and many birds are among the species guests can spot in Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary. A visit to Hlane Royal National Park deepens the conservation spirit through the many opportunities to view elephants, lions, white rhinos and hippos. Guests can enjoy getting close to nature on safari at any of the reserves.
You will find comfortable accommodations during every day of the 5-Day Swaziland Tour. At Mlilvane Wildlife Sanctuary, people can choose to stay in traditional thatched huts or simple lodges that give them a direct touch with nature. You can find chalets and rondavels to stay in at Hlane Royal National Park, all found near the watering holes used by many animals. All our locations provide a true taste of Eswatini, while making you comfortable and convenient.
Don’t hesitate, because the 5-Day Swaziland Tour is great for all ages and families. Both Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary and Hlane Royal National Park have programs designed to be fun and interesting for visitors young and old. Exploring on guided walks, drives and by immersing in the culture are all fun for the family, so Eswatini offers great experiences for the whole family.
The 5-Day Swaziland Tour gives visitors opportunities to learn about Eswatini’s rich cultural history. Visitors at Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary can see a traditional Swazi village, take part in workshops about cultural crafts and listen to and watch traditional music and dance. They allow people to understand the country’s traditional customs. Also, having experts guide you at each destination allows you to discover more about the area.
Between May and September which is the dry season, seeing wildlife on a 5-Day Swaziland Tour becomes easier since animals attractively gather at water sources. Nonetheless, from October to April, the wet season provides dense plant life, beautiful flowers and abundant birdlife. Whenever you go on the tour, you’ll enjoy exciting and worthwhile moments in Eswatini that meet your tastes.
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