Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary Map & Directions
Address: Lobamba, Mbabane, Swaziland, M204
Directions
• From Oshoek/Ngwenya border • Distance approx. 49km; approx driving time 40min. • Ngwenya Glass turnoff approx 5km from border – very worth a visit! • Follow the main road from the Border to Mbabane (about 20 km). Please beware of road works at the moment. • Continue on the road from the border – this becomes the bypass road. • At the 2nd traffic lights in Mbabane turn right onto MR3 (Mbabane / Manzini highway) and follow signs to MANZINI. • There are 2 directions to the Park: Option 1. • Travel +- 8 km on the highway. • Take MR103 off ramp (to Sun International Hotels, Lobamba and Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary). • Travel +- 11km past the Royal Swazi Sun, Lugogo and Ezulwini Hotels, the craft markets, Gables Shopping Centre (Pick ‘n Pay) and Happy Valley Motel. Option 2 • Travel +-17 km on the highway. • Take Lobamba / Elangeni off ramp (also signposted “Mlilwane”). • Turn right under highway towards Lobamba and continue up the hill +- 1,5km. • At the traffic circle, keep left, passing the Parliament Buildings (on the left) and Memorial Park (on the right). • Turn left at the next intersection. • You will pass the Parliament Buildings and Memorial Park. • …Pass the Caltex filling station on your left and travel +-500m • Turn right to Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary - onto a dirt road. • Travel +- 5 km to Mlilwane’s Sangweni Gate (Open 24 hrs). • Reception at the gate is open from 06h00 – 17h00. After 17h00 the night guard will allow you to enter and direct you to the Rest Camp, Reilly’s Rock or Sondzela Backpackers, where gate entry is paid.