Mbuluzi Game Reserve

On the banks of the croc-infested Mlawula River, the privately-owned Mbuluzi Game Reserve provides a tranquil haven. Self-guided wildlife safaris are the most popular activity here, with giraffe, zebra, kudu, jackal, wildebeest, and nyala seen during the day and maybe hyena, genets, servals, and honey badgers seen at night. With almost 300 species, including the exquisite Narina trogon, birding is a particularly pleasant activity.

Hiking the well-marked labyrinth of nature paths, mountain biking along jeep tracks, and casting a line for fish in the two rivers are all options for visitors. The types of lodging available are diverse. Riverfront campsites and safari tents are among the options, as are various family lodges. Guests enjoy unrestricted access to the surrounding Mlawula Game Reserve and Hlane Royal National Park, which feature white rhinos and elephants, despite the fact that the reserve lacks any of the Big Five (leopard, lion, elephant, buffalo, and rhino).

Location: Eswatini