5-Day Eswatini Hlane Guided Self-Drive Mid Range

Through the Waverley/Lundzi Border Post, you can enter Eswatini. Using one of the smaller border checkpoints to enter Eswatini just makes for a more calm and individualized encounter. The convoy travels down narrow gravel roads that meander past a few of Eswatini's rural settlements. You have never experienced a rural Swazi lifestyle before.

With the majestic Ezulwini Valley (Valley of Heaven) as its background and the vast Usuthu Forest extending into the distance, Mlilwane provides a wide range of experiences and adventures.

The ideal vehicle for the road and trail conditions you will encounter on this excursion is a 4x4 or a vehicle with a high ground clearance. You may be confident that your guide is well-equipped to help you with any 4x4 difficulties you may come across.

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Accommodation: Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary - Rest Camp Hut

Following breakfast, we travel the tarmac road from Mlilwane to the world's largest granite pluton, which is 16,500 hectares in size and 800 meters tall. We will then travel on little gravel roads that snake through the mountains. We're going to pause and prepare some coffee or tea at the Top of the World View viewing point. We travel on the narrow gravel roads for a while more.

On the orders of King Sobhuza ll, Hlane Royal National Park was established as a national park in 1967, succeeding Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary (1961). "Wilderness" is called "hlane" in siSwati language. Hlane preserves abundant natural resources, is home to the largest game herds in Eswatini, and has significant royal and cultural value. Rich wildlife, large animals, and stunning old hardwood ecosystems are among the fascinating species lists.

Driving a 4x4 will be your responsibility.
Accommodation: Ndlovu Camp

Begin the day with a sunrise drive that includes a stop at the lion camp and is included in the price. The size of the lion camp permits the lions to hunt in their natural habitat. After that, you can unwind and observe the wildlife at the nearby watering hole or continue your independent exploration of Hlane.

Driving a 4x4 will be your responsibility.

Accommodation: Ndlovu Camp

About 10,000 people lived in the prosperous asbestos mining town of Bulembu in the past. The mine was shut down and nearly everything in the town came to a halt because of the health dangers linked to asbestos. After the outdated infrastructure was renovated over time, it is now home to around 1,000 orphans and features a country lodge, an internationally acclaimed school, and honey cultivation, to mention a few.

The tallest peak in Swaziland, Mount Emlembe, is closest to Bulembu Country Lodge. The town's surroundings, which wonderfully accentuate the area's natural beauty, include eucalyptus woods and verdant hills.

Our first stop in Eswatini is the Bulembu Mining Museum.

The highlight of the drive is the pass between Barberton and the Josefsdal border station. Many people consider the breathtakingly beautiful mountain pass to be among the most breathtaking drives in southern Africa. It's been called "jaw-droppingly beautiful" by some.

Driving a 4x4 will be your responsibility.
Accommodation: Bulembu Country Lodge

The highlight of the drive is the pass between Barberton and the Josefsdal Border Post. Many people consider the breathtakingly beautiful mountain pass to be among the most breathtaking drives in southern Africa. It's been called "jaw-droppingly beautiful" by some.

We return to Pretoria in convoy.

We bid our new pals farewell as our time together comes to an end and make our way back home. When you're ready to depart, you will proceed on your own to your next destination. It is our hope that you will treasure the priceless moments you have spent with us and that you will have an abundance of lovely pictures to show your family and friends.