Mlilwane Nature Park is a Nature Park Situated in Swaziland’s “Valley of Heaven”, the Ezulwini Valley, in between Mbabane and Manzini.
The Sanctuary covers about 4,500 hectares and comprises of a southern and northern section. The southern section is predominately open grassland plains with middleveld vegetation, stretching up onto the striking Nyonyane Mountain with its exposed granite peak known as the "Rock of Execution". Nyonyane is where ancient San once lived and where Swazi Royal graves are situated giving historical significance.
Mlilwane means Little Fire, being derived from the numerous fires started by lightning strikes on the Mlilwane Hil
Mlilwane has an outside function area Inkhundla, about 200 meters from the Hippo Haunt restaurant which is suitable for private functions, such as weddings, graduation parties and so on and is often used by members of the Royal Family. It consists of a reed and semi-tin roof, riversand floor, railway sleeper benches, a bar area and has an ablution nearby. Catering can be arranged and the rates of this can be obtained from Big Game Parks central reservations office
Perfect for camping as well, as there is running water, electricity Ports and plenty Wood around.. :> ....Just watch out for the ever hungry warthogs and Ostriches.
Central Reservations:
Tel: (+268) 528 3943 / 4
Fax: (+268) 528 3924
P.O. Box 311, Malkerns, Swaziland
The River that flows through Mlilwane, Lots of Crocodile and Hippo Sightings..
