Swaziland Culture - Mlilwane - Hlane National Park - 3 Days

Over the course of three days, you'll have an amazing opportunity to have a peak into the lifestyle and culture of the Swazi people. Not only will you get to see a part of their day to day life, you'll also have the opportunity to visit the Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary. The sanctuary offers us the chance to quietly observe animals such as zebras, Roan antelope, Blesbok antelope, plenty of bird species, and more. Your tour will also give you a chance to view and appreciate one of Swaziland's hidden gems, Hlane National Park. The Park's is well known for its large concentration of White Rhinos,  thanks to the success of Swaziland's anti-poaching efforts. In addition to the Rhinos, which are an endangered species, the park's key species include elephants, giraffes, lions, and hundreds of different species of birds.

Itinerary:

Day 1: 

This morning you can expect our guide to pick you up between 5am and 5:30am from your accommodation in Maputo. On the way to the border between Mozambique and Swaziland, the guide will give you a light breakfast to enjoy and will also assist you at the border.

This morning we will make our way towards Ezulwini valley to the cultural village of Mantenga. Here we will experience a local dance, soak in some of their rhythm, and keep it going throughout the tour! At the village, we will visit a candle factory and their craft center.

Once we enjoy our delicious lunch, we start towards the Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary. At the Sanctuary, we will spend the night in the traditional beehive bungalows here. There is a wonderful restaurant onsite where we will have dinner this evening.

Day 2:

Good Morning! This morning we will enjoy a great breakfast and then start on a walk in Mlilwane. Our walk will consist of approximately two hours of some of the most impressive sights and landscapes there is. We will have a chance to see animals such as zebras, bless bock, wildebeest, and more, up close.

Today at the Sanctuary we will visit a special nesting area for bee-eaters followed by a short walk in hopes of finding a small and rare antelope species. 

We will then break for lunch and continue our tour heading towards Hlane National Park. Upon arrival, feel free to freshen up in a Swazi bungalow and then we will head for dinner.

Day 3:

Another great morning - and early wake up! 

Our morning will begin with an early game drive with the park rangers. You will return just in time for breakfast. After, we will walk around the camp and soak in the wonderful diversity of birds and also scope out the watering hole nearby, in front of the restaurant area. This watering hole is quite popular and is usually a great spot to view the animals. 

After we have finished lunch today, we will make our way towards the Park gates and begin our journey back to Maputo. We will arrive in Maputo at approximately 6:30pm, where our guide will drop you back of at your accommodation.

End of tour.

Included:

- Professional Guide

- Shared basis accommodation

- Meals and board as mentioned in the itinerary

- Water/Soda/Tea/Coffee for the entire trip

Excluded:

- All costs related to personal items

- All costs related to visa issuing

- Meals, activities, or accommodation not listed in the itinerary