Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary

Overview

Quiet, beautiful and easily accessible, Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary is Eswatini’s oldest protected area, a wild swathe of open grassland overlooked by the granite hulk of Nyonyane Mountain. It’s a mere 4,560 ha but it packs a huge amount into a small space, including some of the region’s rarer species. There are black-backed jackals here, alongside blue wildebeest, Burchell’s zebra, chacma baboon and African wild cat. 

There are no major predators in the park which allows for plentiful activities such as hiking, horse riding and mountain biking, as well as traditional game drives. You can also arrange to visit the Chief's Village for an informative traditional experience, spend time with the local Esitjeni community to get a feel for day-to-day life in rural Eswatini, and learn about the park’s history and natural heritage at the Interpretation Centre.