The oldest and most visited Swazi park, Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary is situated within easy reach of the popular Ezulwini and Malkerns tourism hubs. The Sanctuary is a tranquil retreat for the weary and a scenic family paradise.
Allow your senses to take in the refreshing surroundings on horseback, mountain bikes, open Land Rover tours and foot trails.
For the more adventurous, our overnight horse trails offer a fantastic outdoor riding experience on beautiful Arabian ponies, through the Sanctuary and into the mountains which afford a breathtaking panoramic view of the “Valley of Heaven” know as Ezulwini.
Open your lungs by climbing to the top of a mountain and looking out at infinity or swim in the mountain springs.
For the discerning traveler the stunning Reilly`s Rock Lodge, or Kagogo (grannys place) as it is affectionately known, is an exclusive and fascinating venue, offering a historical perspective of early Swaziland, and Mlilwanes founding family.
24 hour access to the Sanctuary is a valuable feature for late arrivals, business travellers and those on night excursions to other nearby attractions.
Accommodation at Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary:
Mlilwane’s Rest Camp offers 4 types of accommodation besides the camping.
- Walking and Hiking
- Birding
- Family Adventure
- Mountain Biking
- Horse Riding
- Rock of Execution
- Cave Trail
- Klipspringer Trail
- Umphakatsi Cultural Experience
- Game and Sunset Drives
From Durban/Maputo/Kruger Park/Johannesburg:
Follow the road signs to Mbabane.
Take the MR3 Mbabane/Manzini dual carriageway towards Manzini.
Take the third off-ramp, signposted Mlilwane/Lobamba/Elangeni/Ezulwini.
Turn right under the highway.
Pass the National Archives on the left and at the traffic circle, turn immediate left into the first road around the circle, pass the King Sobhuza II Memorial Park on the right and then turn left again onto the MR103 craft route or old road.
Pass the Caltex filling station and +/- 500m further turn right at the Mlilwane sign onto a dirt road.
Continue for +/-4km to the Sangweni Gate.
If you decide to take the Scenic/Craft Route from Mbabane, take the first off-ramp, namely the Ezulwini/Mlilwane off-ramp.
Carry on with this road through Ezulwini and Lombamba until you pass the Caltex filling station on the left.
+/- 500m further, turn right at the Mlilwane sign onto a dirt road.
Continue for +/-4km to the Sangweni Gate.
GPS Coordinates:
S26 28.790 E31 11.777
or
S26 28 47.4 E31 11 46.6
Rest Camp
Camping, self catering huts and cottages are all available at Mlilwane’s Rest Camp. Alternatively, Sondzela Backpackers offers budget accommodation and Reilly’s Rock Hilltop Lodge offers discerning accommodation just a few kilometres away.
Beehive Village
All beehives are en-suite with a shower, basin and toilet. A beehive is a traditional grass dome construction with a low door and no windows providing for a deep sleep. The bathroom addition adds both light and circulation. Bedding and towels are provided. 3 Beehive Villages have a total of 43 beehives:
- Roan Village - 15 beehives, all twin-share
- Nyala Village - 14 beehives, 7 twin-share, 3 triples & 4 family
- Blesbuck Village - 14 beehives, all twin-share with full wheelchair access.
Nyala Village has 14 beehives, 4 of which are family huts and 3 triple huts (3 single beds).
Shonalanga Family Cottage
Shonalanga is a stand-alone cottage with stunning private views. There are 2 rooms, one double and a family room with 4 single beds. Facilities include a kitchenette, shared bathroom, lounge and dining area with large veranda and private outside braai area.
Lontweni Self-catering Rondavels - 3 sleeper
4 Open plan en-suite rondavels with kitchenette, veranda and outside braai area. Some units are juxtaposed with inter-leading doors, perfect for families. Each rondavel sleeps 3, wiht a Double bed and 1 single bed.
Lontweni Self-catering Rondavels - 2 sleeper
2 Open plan en-suite rondavels with kitchenette, veranda and private braai area.
Sleeps 2 – Double bed
