The Kingdom of Swaziland Explored
12 days
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Small Group Tour
Despite being the smallest country in the Southern hemisphere, Swaziland more than makes up for its lack of size with a hugely diverse range of attractions and activities. As one of the few remaining executive monarchies in Africa, culture and heritage are deeply engrained in all aspects of Swazi life, ensuring an unforgettable experience for all who visit. Y...
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Overview
Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Full schedule
Highlights
- Walk amongst wildlife
- Traditional Dancing and Community Visit
- Lion Safari and Amazing Birding
- Black Rhino safari
What's this trip about?
Despite being the smallest country in the Southern hemisphere, Swaziland more than makes up for its lack of size with a hugely diverse range of attractions and activities. As one of the few remaining executive monarchies in Africa, culture and heritage are deeply engrained in all aspects of Swazi life, ensuring an unforgettable experience for all who visit. You will find Swaziland is a welcoming Kingdom with wonderfully stunning landscapes, friendly people and up close and personal wildlife sightings. Walk within the reserves, learning to track animals, and truly immerse yourself into the African bush where your senses will come alive. Swaziland is bound tightly with its culture and there will be opportunities to see traditional dancing and to hear beautifully harmonised singing. In the communities you will be welcomed into their homes and their hearts.
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Details
Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 12 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityMbabane
End CityMbabane
Travel Themes
Destinations
Activities
Max Group Size
Trip includes
- Arrival and departure transfers
- All accommodation
- Services of English speaking guide / tour leader
- Meals as listed (B – Breakfast, L – Lunch, D – Dinner)
- Entrance fees for sites listed as part of the itinerary
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Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrive in Swaziland
You will be met on arrival at King Mswati III airport in Swaziland and take the one hour transfer to Mlilwane. On arrival, there is the chance to stretch your legs and walk in the reserve and see wildlife on foot. The walk can be as long or as short as you want as there ...
Day 2 – Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary
In the morning there is a gentle walk through the reserve on the Hippo Trail. This is a trail around the main hippo pool and the central plains. Be prepared to see wildlife on foot including wildebeest, impala, and zebra. Keep an eye out for the hippo in the main dam. Th...
Day 3 – Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary
Another gentle morning walks to take in this incredible reserve and some free time to try the optional activities of riding through the reserve or even cycling gently around the reserve. In the late afternoon, we will go on a game drive finishing with sundowners at Execution lookout point and the amazing view. Overnight at Rondavels camp or similar (BLD)
Day 4 – Local Life
Today we will visit a number of unique Swaziland attractions and experiences. First stop is the Umphakatsi, the local chief near to Mlilwane, and learn about local life in Swaziland. We then visit Gone Rural to learn about the story of how women are being empowered in Sw...
Day 5 – Malolotja
Today we visit Malolotja. Malolotja Nature Reserve which is one of the most impressive mountain parks in Southern Africa and is the largest protected area in the Kingdom. The spectacular scenery and the variety of fauna and flora make it a prime Highveld conservation are...
Day 6 - Ngwenya Mine
Today we will visit Ngwenya mine which is the oldest mine in the world. Man first began mining iron ore here over 43,000 years ago. We will join a guided tour into the Lion Cavern, the oldest part of this mine. The walk up to the cavern is quite steep yet well-maintained...
Day 7 - Mkhaya Game Reserve
Today we travel to Mkhaya Game Reserve, named after the Acacia nigrescent tree. The reserve comprises of acacia-dominated thornveld in the south and broadleaf sand veld in the north. Unique, intimate encounters with Mkhaya’s wildlife are exceptional and all travel within...
Day 8 - Mkhaya Game Reserve
A full day to enjoy the Mkhaya Game Reserve. Mkhaya is staffed and patrolled entirely by Swazis from neighboring communities and has what is arguably Africa's most effective anti-poaching unit. The reserve is totally self-financing through visitor revenues. Overnight at Stone Camp or similar (BLD)
Day 9 - Hlane Royal National Park
On the way to Hlane, we will visit a local school for AIDS orphaned and vulnerable children. Spend time with the children and maybe give a helping hand to increase their social skills by playing and chatting with them. They will want to practice their English. In the aft...
Day 10 – Mbuluzi Game Reserve
Near to Hlane is Mbuluzi Game Reserve which encompasses some of Swaziland's most pristine bushveld with a variety of landscapes and excellent biodiversity. Here there are many kilometers of well-marked and maintained trails offering short strolls to explore the area at y...
Day 11 – Shewula Mountain Camp
Up early for a morning safari to make sure that we get to see the lion and elephants. We then visit Shewula Mountain Camp which is the first community eco-tourism project in Swaziland and one of the most successful in the whole of southern Africa. The camp is fully owned...
Day 12 – Depart Swaziland
You will be taken to the airport in time for your flight. As the airport is only 20 mins away, there may be time to have one last safari drive, depending on your flight times.
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Last Updated: 9/6/2018
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Meals Included
Daily breakfast (B), plus lunches (L) and dinners (D) as shown in the itinerary
Age Requirements
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