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Hlane Royal National Park: In the vast bushveld expanse of Eastern Swaziland where the hot, still sun of africa beats on the dry but life-giving soils as it has for thousands of years, and the rumbling roars of the lions are heard in the cool dusky evenings, lies Swaziland's largest protected area, Hlane Royal National Park. The park is home to four of the big five; the lion, elephant, rhino and leopard. Other animals include hippo, giraffe, crocodile, blue wildebeest and many more. Game viewing is done on open land rover and vw syncro minibus and self-guide tours are available.
Big Game Parks Location: Simunye
Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary: Mlilwane, Swaziland's pioneer conservation area is a beautiful secluded sanctuary situated in Swaziland's “valley of heaven”, the ezulwini valley. The sanctuary's grasslands stretch up onto the striking nyonyane mountain with its granite peak known as the “rock of execution” where the ancient san once lived. Game viewing of giraffe, hippo, crocodile, zebra, impala, etc can be done on open land rover, horse back or self-guided tours.
Big Game Parks Location: Ezulwini
Mkhaya Game Reserve: In the Southeast of Swaziland, in the heart of the lowveld lies an unspoilt wilderness, haven to endangered species who roam the magnificent africa bush. Unique intimate encounters with Mkhaya's wildlife are almost guaranteed and the tranquil riverine forest at stone camp provides a comfortable real bush experience. Mkhaya currently supports four of the big five; with leopard, buffalo, and black and white rhino. Giraffe, hippo, crocodile, roan and sable antelope are some of the animals found. Visitors meet Mkhaya land rover at Phuzumoya and are thereafter taken to the ranger's house where your vehicle is left whilst you embark on your journey through Mkhaya.
Big Game Parks Location: Phuzumoya
Nisela Safaris: Nisela Safaris offers an encounter with unspoilt africa with compromising comfort, ensuring a memorable visit to the Kingdom of Swaziland. Numerous species of wild game, including lion, giraffe and zebra ensure an unforgettable experience. Day and overnight tours are offered on open land rover and for those who prefer self-guided walks our trails, photographic safaris, canoe and angling safaris are sure to entice you outdoor enthusiast. ^Top
Location: Nsoko
Mbuluzi Game Reserve: Mbuluzi lies in the foothills of the Lubombo mountains and is part of 60,000 ha conservancy that includes Mlawula Nature Reserve and Hlane Royal National Park. Close to Mozambique, and South Africa, it is easily accessible by car. For exploring the reserve, vehicles with a high clearance are recommended due to the nature of the terrain. Open backed 4x4 vehicles are available for hire by guests. This beautiful reserve, the habitat of over 300 species of birds, including some rare and uncommon species, and much varied game, is a unique wilderness area. The varied plant life and magnificent indigenous trees make it a fascinating place to visit. There is a good network of sand roads making it ideal for mountain biking and joggers. What better way to get really close to nature!
Location: Simunye
Bird Watching
Hawane Reserve: Hawane Reserve offers a wide range of bird species including souring lanner falcon to ligytion geese, the pied kingfisher and the white faced duck. Get your binoculars and see some of Africa's most indigenous and rare bird species.
Location: Hawane
Mbuluzi Game Reserve: Located in the bushveld paradise in the north eastern lowveld of the Kingdom of Swaziland we have over 300 species including the rare and uncommon. The varied plant life and magnificent indigenous trees make it a fascinating place to visit.
Mkhaya Game Reserve: In the Southeast of the Kingdom of Swaziland the heart of lowveld lies unspoilt wilderness, at Mkhaya Game Reserve. We have 7 species of robin, large flocks of crested guinea fowl, purple-crested lourie – the national bird, narina trogan and pink-throated and green twinspots among the special treats.
Location: Phuzumoya
Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary: Situated in the Ezulwini valley Mlilwane boasts a variety of birdlife including the black crowned and fish eagle as well as the purple crested lourie.
Location: Ezulwini
Mlawula Nature Reserve: Ideally situated in the north-eastern part of the Kingdom of Swaziland we have excellent birding spots. A total of 350 species of bird including raptors such as the maritial eagle and bateleur, five vulture species and a number of rarities such as the narina trogan, pinkthroughted twinspot, african broadbill and african finfoot, yellowspotted nicator and grey sunbird are found.
Malolotja Nature Reserve: Biodiversity is the theme of the Kingdom's north-west tourism node. Malolotja Nature Reserve boasts more than 280 birds including rare blue swallow and bald ibis, blue crane, stanleys bustard and flourishing bald ibis colony is be found above the Malolotja falls.
Location: Motshane
Phophonyane Nature Reserve: Phophonyane is rich in natural vegetation and year round water with a remarkable over 230 bird species. Birds including the narina trogan, purple-crested lourie, wood owl ensure the quiet melody of water is never without an orchestra of nature's finest musicians.
Location: Pigg's Peak ^Top
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