Eswatini, officially the Kingdom of Eswatini, sometimes written in English as eSwatini, and formerly and still commonly known in English as Swaziland, is a landlocked country in Southern Africa. It is bordered by Mozambique to its northeast and South Africa to its north, west, and south.
Day 01: Arrive Johannesburg – Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary
Arrive at the airport, meet and assist and transfer to to Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary in Eswatini.
Day 02: Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary
This morning, walk along the reserve’s Hippo Trail and spot hippos, wildebeest, impalas and zebras around the main hippo pool and central plains. In the afternoon, visit Swazi Cultural Village in Mantenga to learn about Swazi culture.
Day 03: Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary
Today, spend the day at leisure in the sanctuary. You may choose to enjoy a traditional spa and treatment at your own expense or take a walk around the amazing reserve.
Day 04: Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary – Swazi Candles – Malolotja Nature Reserve
Today, visit Gone Rural and enjoy a community development tour which empowers local women through weaving. Here, learn about Swazi handicrafts in the workshop and the women behind these striking products loved all over the world. Next, enjoy a relaxing drive to Swazi Candles complex for lunch before proceeding to Malolotja Nature Reserve in time to view the sunset over the mountains.
Day 05: Malolotja Nature Reserve
After breakfast, meet your hiking guide and head to Logwaja viewpoint for your 4-hour hiking adventure to the highest waterfalls in Eswatini. After your refreshing hike, freshen up before a visit to Ngwenya Glass complex for lunch and explore its glass factory to learn the amazing glass-blowing process as well as to browse the beautiful products produced by Eswatini’s artisans.
Day 06: Malolotja Nature Reserve – Mbabane
Today, enjoy a scenic drive to Maguga Dam, Eswantini’s largest reservoir to take memorable photos and enjoy the panoramic views while learning about the history and impact of the dam. Next, pass by the imposing Sibebe rock, the 2nd largest granite rock in the world before continuing to Mantenga Lodge. After checking in to the lodge, head over to the cultural village and enjoy a Swazi cultural dance performance. Then, take a stroll around the homestead to learn about local traditions.
Day 07: Mbabane – Mkhaya Game Reserve
Today, head to Mkhaya Game Reserve, Swaziland’s refuge for endangered species. Proceed for an adventure within the reserve either by open Land Rovers along a network of intersecting game tracks, or on foot, offering intimate wildlife encounters. The reserve is criss-crossed by dry riverbeds and dotted with waterholes and supports three of the Big Five – leopard, buffalo and rhino. Keep your eyes peeled for rare sightings of endangered species such as the black rhino. After breakfast, enjoy the day at leisure at the lodge.
Day 08: Mkhaya Game Reserve – Hlane Royal National Park
Today, visit a wildlife research centre to learn about the significant conservation efforts in Eswantini whilst having lunch. Thereafter, head to Hlane Royal National Park and enjoy some free time at leisure before proceeding to a safari in the park to sight rhino and lions amongst other wildlife.
Day 09: Hlane Royal National Park – Shewula Mountain Camp
Today, journey to Shewula Mountain Camp, the first community eco-tourism project in Eswatini and one of the most successful in the whole of southern Africa. Proceed for an educational walk in the community and learn about life in Shewula. Visit a traditional thatch and stone house and learn from the friendly agricultural people of Shewula.
Day 10: Shewula Mountain Camp – Johannesburg
After breakfast, journey back to Johannesburg for your overnight stay.
Day 11: Johannesburg Departure
After breakfast departure transfer to Airport to catch the flight for onward Journey.
| Place | Night (s) | Hotels |
| Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary | 03 | Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary |
| Malolotja Nature Reserve | 02 | Mountain Inn |
| Mbabane | 01 | Hilton Garden Inn |
| Mkhaya Game Reserve | 01 | Stone Camp |
| Hlane Royal National Park | 01 | Hlane Royal National Park |
| Shewula Mountain Camp | 01 | Shewula Mountain Camp |
| Johannesburg | 01 | Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff |
- Welcome on arrival with fresh flower garlands.
- Meet to attend airports / hotels by our office representative.
- 09 nights in accommodation as per the program.
- Daily breakfast, Lunch and dinners.
- Guide Services ( English language )
- Entrance fees to the monuments.
- All taxes.
• International flights
• Personal Expenses.
• Camera / Video Camera Fees.
• Medical Aid.
• Tipping.
• Travel Insurance.
• Visa If any.
• Accommodation in good hotels.
• Check-in / out time is 12 noon at most of the hotels.
• Extension to other places is also possible with a minimal extra cost. – Additional nights are available at each place with minimal supplement.
• A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.
• If quoted hotel is not available, we will provide one of a similar category and standard.
• Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
• In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.
• In Asia, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
• While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.
• Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.
• In Case of issuing Domestic or International air tickets, SGV is not responsible for any refund if the flight is delayed or cancelled, as it is the responsibility of airline.
