Milwane
Wildlife Sanctuary
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An
Outdoor Lover’s Paradise
Mlilwane,
Swaziland’s pioneer conservation area, is a beautiful,
secluded sanctuary situated in Swaziland’s “Valley
of Heaven”, the Ezulwini Valley, in between Mbabane
and Manzini. With 24-hour access to the Sanctuary, guests
are free to enjoy the neighbouring tourist hubs of Ezulwini
and Malkerns, with their many unique attractions and craft
shops. From the western boundary, the huge Usutu Forest provides
a dramatic backdrop stretching into the distant hills.
The
Sanctuary covers 4,560 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. Behind these
mountains, the stunning Mantenga waterfall and beautiful Usushwana
Valley form the divide, before stretching up to northern section,
which includes one of the highest surrounding points at Luphohlo.
Tourist activities are concentrated in the southern section,
with only guided trails entering the pristine mountains of
the north.
Mlilwane means Little Fire, being derived from the numerous
fires started by lightning strikes on the Mlilwane Hill. Many
a colourful tale can be told about the Reilly Family, with
special relevance to the early pioneer Mickey Reilly, whose
family still manages and lives on the Sanctuary.
Mlilwane is Swaziland's oldest protected area, owned and managed
by a non-profit making trust. Mlilwane serves as a headquarters
for the Big Game Parks including Mlilwane’s sister reserves
Hlane and Mkhaya. Formerly a productive mixed farming operation,
with extensive tin mining in the low foothills of the Nyonyane
Mountains, the Sanctuary has been rehabilitated and is now
Swaziland's most frequently visited reserve where one can
enjoy the beauty of the surroundings and the abundant wildlife
that grace the plains.
Visitors can explore the southern portion of the Sanctuary
by foot, vehicle, on horseback and on mountain bikes. Those
who simply want to relax can sit back in the camps and enjoy
the tranquility of Nature.
