Mlilwane National Park is located in the ‘Valley of Heavens’… and for good reason, because this place is truly a paradise on earth. Also known as Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary, this park offers an incredible experience! It is the oldest nature reserve in Swaziland and, with its vast diversity of wildlife and plant species, a fantastic park to visit.
When you hop into your 4×4 for a game drive and a real safari adventure, you’ll encounter plenty of wildlife. On the savannas and grasslands, you can spot jackals, zebras, wildebeests, kudus, and ostriches. And as soon as you get close to the water, you’ll likely find groups of hippos – and if you're lucky, even a massive crocodile!
Besides the many waterbucks, steenboks, and antelopes, you’ll also find monkeys here. Be careful—they might just jump into your car! Yes, really! Or even onto your bike… because in this reserve, you can actually go cycling, just like back home in the Netherlands. Hop on a mountain bike, and before you know it, you’ll be pedalling through a herd of bucks.
Do you already cycle to your grey office every day and want to do something different on your holiday? Then go for a hike, where you can experience the wildlife up close. But perhaps the most adventurous way to explore is on horseback—galloping through nature, the wind in your hair, spurring your horse on, and just going for it!
