Malolotja Nature Reserve & Phophonyane Falls Nature Reserve

The Malolotja Nature Reserve, which covers 18,000 acres in northwest Swaziland, is the country's largest protected area. The Malolotja River, which cuts through the reserve and generates a series of waterfalls, including the country's highest cascades, the Malolotja Falls, gives the reserve its name, which means "river with many rapids and waterfalls." Wildflowers enhance the lovely landscapes throughout the spring and summer, ranging from marshes and meadows to heavy riverine woodland.

One of the reserve's most appealing attractions for visitors is its extensive network of hiking paths and numerous backpacker camps, which allow for multi-day wilderness journeys. The wildlife is famous for its quantity of reptiles and birds, which includes nesting groups of endangered species like the blue crane and the bald ibis. Rock hyraxes, eland, and zebra are among the creatures that live there. Soaring through the forest on the Treetop Canopy Tour zipline is a fantastic way to see the reserve.

Phophonyane Falls Ecolodge and Nature Reserve, about a 40-minute drive northeast of here, has the tagline "Peace, Privacy, Paradise." With lush forests, rivers, waterfalls, and scenic hiking trails, the reserve protects an astonishing diversity of habitats in a very small area. A trip here provides a peaceful escape into the stunning Swazi countryside. Safari tents, beehive huts, and self-catering cottages are available to guests.