Lodge Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary

MR103, Lobamba, M204 Lobamba, Swaziland – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.1/10! (score from 484 reviews)

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8.1
Very Good
486 reviews

Beautiful location in the reserve, close to nature. Really lovely. Staff were friendly, and brai at the on-site restaurant was tasty. Loved staying in the traditional beehive rooms, with deer chomping outside the door in the morning.

Jonathan United States of America

This place was incredible. The staff so so kind and accommodating. They even helped my large group book transportation to the restaurant which had amazing food and fast service. I highly recommend staying here.

Hannah United States of America

The beehive is an awesome experience. The food was very tasty and the hikes are enjoyable.

Lm South Africa

had problems withe shutter transport and the prices for some the activities are too expensive

Nombuso South Africa

Wonderful park, had a great hike! The beehives are really beautiful. However, when it's windy outside, in the beehive it seems as if a hurricane is coming up outside.

Katrijn Belgium

The place was located with beautiful surroundings, animals, panorama was amazing!! The hut was very clean and the staff was very friendly.

Anonymous United States of America

everything, it was amazing. we stayed in the beehive huts, wonderful experience. the staff were just fantastic.

Iain Australia

Everything was perfect. The staff, the rooms, the amazing views and nature surrounding us, all the activities (such as horse riding), it was perfect. It’s our second time at Mlilwane and we will definitely visit again!

Cristina Portugal

Best staff ever! They helped us a lot with all sorts of indications.

Elena South Africa

The staff were all very friendly, making the booking and check-in process smooth and stress-free. As we're in the middle of Covid times, I had a lot of questions beforehand and the venue emailed me back instantly with answers to my questions. The location is perfect - the views of the green valleys and mountains are food for the soul. The restaurant served a good variety of food - including vegetarian. There are ample activities: many hiking routes, horse riding, mountain biking and safaris. The accommodation is comfortable and clean, and the fans help to keep the rooms cool and insect free.

Frani United Kingdom
8.1
Very Good
486 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Beautiful location in the reserve, close to nature. Really lovely. Staff were friendly, and brai at the on-site restaurant was tasty.”
    Jonathan Jonathan United States of America United States of America
  • “This place was incredible. The staff so so kind and accommodating. They even helped my large group book transportation to the restaurant which had amazing food and fast service.”
    Hannah Hannah United States of America United States of America
  • “The beehive is an awesome experience. The food was very tasty and the hikes are enjoyable.”
    Lm Lm South Africa South Africa
  • “had problems withe shutter transport and the prices for some the activities are too expensive”
    Nombuso Nombuso South Africa South Africa
  • “Wonderful park, had a great hike! The beehives are really beautiful. However, when it's windy outside, in the beehive it seems as if a hurricane is coming up outside.”
    Katrijn Katrijn Belgium Belgium
  • “The place was located with beautiful surroundings, animals, panorama was amazing!! The hut was very clean and the staff was very friendly.”
    United States of America United States of America
  • “everything, it was amazing. we stayed in the beehive huts, wonderful experience. the staff were just fantastic.”
    Iain Iain Australia Australia
  • “Everything was perfect. The staff, the rooms, the amazing views and nature surrounding us, all the activities (such as horse riding), it was perfect.”
    Cristina Cristina Portugal Portugal
  • “Best staff ever! They helped us a lot with all sorts of indications.”
    Elena Elena South Africa South Africa
  • “The staff were all very friendly, making the booking and check-in process smooth and stress-free.”
    Frani Frani United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

  • Staff8.3
  • Facilities 7.9
  • Cleanliness8.1
  • Comfort7.9
  • Value for money 7.7
  • Location9.1
High score for Lobamba

Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Lobamba area at the end of the Ezulwini Valley. It offers different accommodations options, an outdoor pool, restaurant and a children's playground.

Mlilwane offers rooms in traditional dome shaped huts, bungalow and chalet accommodations. Each comes with a shower, tea-and-coffee making facilities, linen and towels.

The Hippo Haunt Restaurant overlooks a hippo pool. The restaurant has an à la carte menu and guest can enjoy a drink.

Activities on site and in the surroundings include nature trails, horse riding, mountain biking and game drives. Guests can explore the craft shops in Ezulwini and Malkerns.

Mbabane is 17 mi away and Manzini is a 30-minuite drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary has been welcoming Booking.com guests since May 10, 2016

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Most popular amenities

1 swimming pool
Bar

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Breakfast Info

Buffet

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Guest reviews

8.1
Very Good · 486 reviews
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  • Staff8.3
  • Facilities 7.9
  • Cleanliness8.1
  • Comfort7.9
  • Value for money 7.7
  • Location9.1
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Jonathan United States of America

    “Beautiful location in the reserve, close to nature. Really lovely. Staff were friendly, and brai at the on-site restaurant was tasty. Loved staying in the traditional beehive rooms, with deer chomping outside the door in the morning.”

  • Hannah United States of America

    “This place was incredible. The staff so so kind and accommodating. They even helped my large group book transportation to the restaurant which had amazing food and fast service. I highly recommend staying here.”

  • Lm South Africa

    “The beehive is an awesome experience. The food was very tasty and the hikes are enjoyable.”

  • Nombuso South Africa

    “had problems withe shutter transport and the prices for some the activities are too expensive”

  • Katrijn Belgium

    “Wonderful park, had a great hike! The beehives are really beautiful. However, when it's windy outside, in the beehive it seems as if a hurricane is coming up outside.”

  • Anonymous United States of America

    “The place was located with beautiful surroundings, animals, panorama was amazing!! The hut was very clean and the staff was very friendly.”

  • Iain Australia

    “everything, it was amazing. we stayed in the beehive huts, wonderful experience. the staff were just fantastic.”

  • Cristina Portugal

    “Everything was perfect. The staff, the rooms, the amazing views and nature surrounding us, all the activities (such as horse riding), it was perfect. It’s our second time at Mlilwane and we will definitely visit again!”

  • Elena South Africa

    “Best staff ever! They helped us a lot with all sorts of indications.”

  • Frani United Kingdom

    “The staff were all very friendly, making the booking and check-in process smooth and stress-free. As we're in the middle of Covid times, I had a lot of questions beforehand and the venue emailed me back instantly with answers to my questions. The location is perfect - the views of the green valleys and mountains are food for the soul. The restaurant served a good variety of food - including vegetarian. There are ample activities: many hiking routes, horse riding, mountain biking and safaris. The accommodation is comfortable and clean, and the fans help to keep the rooms cool and insect free.”

Property questions and answers
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  • Good Day can a family of 3 visit your place for more than 10 days as we r from 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦
    Thank you for your enquiry. We do allow multiple day bookings. Tourists entering Eswatini may stay in the country no longer than 30 days. We allow any stay, depending on availability, up to this allowed time.
    Answered on December 10, 2020
  • Hi do you guys provide breakfast, lunch and dinner and if you do what r the prices
    The Hippo Haunt restaurant offers meals from breakfast through to dinner. Both breakfast and dinner are buffet style at ZAR140 and ZAR205pp respectively. Lunch and snacks are a la carte with various prices.
    Answered on March 5, 2020
  • Do bungalows have private bathrooms
    Yes the bungalow's have private indoor bathrooms. The bathrooms have a shower, basin and toilet.
    Asked about: One-Bedroom Bungalow • Answered on January 25, 2021
  • free catering? is breakfast included?
    Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary has a restaurant in the camp. Meals are optional extras. The rates quoted on Booking.com are on a Room Only basis. We have 6 fully equipped self-catering units as well as 39 en-suite beehive huts.
    Answered on March 15, 2021
  • one double bed and two 3/4 bed family of 4 check in Friday and check out Sunday
    If this is an inquiry for this weekend arriving Friday 6th then we do have a family en-suite beehive available. 1 double bed and 2 single beds in 1 room. Please advise if you wish to make a booking.
    Answered on March 5, 2020

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Area Info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
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What's nearby
  • King Sobhuza II Memorial Park
    2.3 miles
  • Swaziland National Museum Lobamba
    2.4 miles
  • Somhlolo National Stadium
    2.6 miles
  • Gables Shopping Centre
    2.8 miles
  • Swazi Candles, Malkerns
    3.5 miles
  • Swazi Paper Mills
    6.5 miles
  • Matsapha Shopping Centre
    6.9 miles
  • Federation of Swaziland Employers
    9.1 miles
  • Usutu Forest Country Club
    9.5 miles
  • Swazi Plaza Shopping Centre
    11 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant Hippo Haunt Restaurant
    0 miles
  • Cafe/Bar Hippo Haunt Bar
    0 miles
Top attractions
  • The Mall Mbabene
    11 miles
  • Riverstone Mall
    11.1 miles
  • The Mall Mbabane
    11.1 miles
  • The Hub Manzini
    11.4 miles
  • Bhunu Mall
    11.4 miles
  • Mbabane Golf Club
    11.6 miles
  • Usutu Pulp Co Ltd
    12 miles
Natural Beauty
  • Mountain Nyonyane
    1.2 miles
  • River Lushushwana/Mhlambanyatsi
    3.7 miles
  • Lake Mlilwane Dam
    0.2 miles
Closest Airports
  • King Mswati III International Airport
    33.4 miles
How to get to Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary from Matsapha International
    Car
    Free parking is available.
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1 Restaurant On Site

    Hippo Haunt

    Food: African, European, South African

    Open for: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

    Menu: Buffet & À La Carte

Amenities of Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary

Most popular amenities

1 swimming pool
Bar
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Activities
  • Horseback riding Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Playground
Food & Drink
  • Kids' meals Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and charges apply.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Paid WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
Free! All pools are free of charge
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
Spa
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Zulu
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Sustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

House rules Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

2:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Check-out

6:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib by request
Free

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

The maximum number of cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Please inform Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary

  • Yes, Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Room options at Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary include:

    • Twin
    • Bungalow
    • Double

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary (subject to availability):

    • Parking on site
    • Private Parking
    • Parking
    • Free parking

  • Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary is 1 miles from the center of Lobamba.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary by:

    • Car 1h 30min

  • The prices at Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Guests staying at Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Buffet

  • Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary has 1 restaurant:

    • Hippo Haunt

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Playground
    • Horseback riding

  • Check-in at Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.