Hlane National Park

Wildlife, wildlife, and more wildlife! If you're keen to spot big game, this park is the place to be. In the wild wilderness of Hlane Royal National Park, you'll encounter elephants, giraffes, rhinos, and lions. There is no other place in Eswatini (Swaziland) where you’ll find such an abundance of wildlife together! Although it is less crowded compared to other large parks in the area, the richness of its wildlife hasn’t gone unnoticed, especially by the King of Eswatini.

The park is also known as Hlane Royal National Park because King Sobhuza II wanted to preserve it for his people. It was originally a private hunting ground but was opened to the public under his reign. For the King, this land holds great significance. Every year, the Marula Festival is held here in honour of the mighty King, and the Butimba, the royal hunting day, also takes place. On this day, the King and his men hunt with traditional weapons. But don’t worry, there’s still plenty of wildlife left for you to spot!