Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary
Nature Reserve Eswatini sanctuary for wildlife with trails and game viewing
Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary in Eswatini sits near Ezulwini and offers accessible wildlife viewing, walking and cycling trails. Tourists come for guided game drives, birdwatching, horseback rides and introductions to local rural life.
How to Get to Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary #
Mlilwane lies in the Ezulwini Valley, about 35-45 km from both Mbabane and Manzini by road. The sanctuary is reached via the MR3 and local roads from Ezulwini; many visitors stay at Mlilwane Rest Camp or nearby lodges and arrive by private car or transfer from hotel operators.
Tips for Visiting Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary #
- Visit at first light to catch the sanctuary when dik-diks and reedbuck are most active.
- Take one of the short guided walks offered by Mlilwane's camp rangers - they are a better value than the longer game drives for close wildlife viewing.
- Bring a camera with a moderate telephoto; the animals are habituated but still skittish around vehicles.
Best Time to Visit Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary #
Most comfortable in the dry winter months (May-September); wildlife viewing is good year-round.
Weather & Climate near Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary #
Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) - Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) climate with warm summers (peaking in January) and mild winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 9°C to 30°C. Moderate rainfall (952 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (159 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (154 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 12°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 25°C and lows of 10°C. The driest month with just 10 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 25°C and lows of 9°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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August
August is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 11°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm).
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October
October is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C. Significant rainfall (128 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (145 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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