While it doesn’t have the drama or vastness of some of the bigger South African parks, this tranquil reserve near Lobamba is well worth a visit: it’s beautiful, tranquil and easily accessible. The landscape is another highlight; its terrain is dominated by the Nyonyane Mountain, whose exposed granite peak, known as Execution Rock, reaches 1110m. Situated in a transitional zone between highveld and middleveld, it supports a large diversity of wildlife, and it has no dangerous game to worry about (except hippos).
The best game- and bird-viewing areas are the waterhole at the main camp and the main dam to the north. It's also an outdoor lover's paradise, with a wide range of activities available.
This private reserve was Swaziland’s first protected area, created by conservationist Ted Reilly on his family farm in the 1950s. Mlilwane now covers an area of 4560 hectares ranging from 680m to 1474m above sea level.
