Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary

Ezulwini is surrounded on the north, west and south by Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary, established by Ted and Elizabeth Reilly, who turned their farm at Mlilwane, with the support of King Sobhuza II, into a game reserve and presented it to the state in 1964. The Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary, which has now grown to 4,500 ha/11,100ac as a result of further donations of land, is an area of scrub and grassland surrounded by the Nyonyane ("Place of the Little Bird") Mountains. Originally animals had to be brought to the reserve from far afield, and particular species of plants had to be introduced for them to feed on. The Mlilwane Sanctuary is now home to 470 species of birds and many indigenous mammals, including zebras, rhinoceros, crocodiles, giraffes, hippopotamuses and antelopes. The chance of a visit to the Mantenga Falls should not be missed.

There is accommodation for visitors in chalets and on a camping site. Conducted tours on horseback or by car are available.