Our Eswatini (Swaziland) vacations & tours
Many travelers tag on Swaziland vacations to their tours through surrounding South Africa, but you could easily spend a week here; it might be small but this kingdom – one of the world’s last absolute monarchies – is mountainous, and full of national parks and game reserves, including Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary, which is rightly famous for walking safari. Our Swaziland vacations stay on community-run conservation projects, visit weaving collectives and local artisans, and use Swazi guides, to make sure your trip benefits the local people you visit. And our walking and mountain biking excursions in Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary are a wonderful alternative to jeep safari.
Our top Eswatini (Swaziland) vacations
Mozambique, Zululand & beach small group safari
From
US $2870 to US $3105
14 days
ex flights
Relaxing Beach & Bush safari through South Africa Mozambique
Small group2026: 11 Oct, 25 Oct, 2027: 2 May, 11 Jul, 8 Aug, 22 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 24 Oct, 5 Dec
South Africa, eSwatini and Lesotho vacation
From
£2399 to £2649
14 days
ex flights
Short tour takes you to one of the world’s best game parks
Small group2026: 20 Sep, 18 Oct, 15 Nov, 13 Dec, 2027: 10 Jan, 24 Jan, 7 Mar, 21 Mar, 4 Apr, 2 May, 16 May, 30 May, 11 Jul, 25 Jul, 22 Aug, 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 17 Oct, 31 Oct, 12 Dec, 26 Dec
Family vacation to South Africa & Swaziland
From
US $3040
13 days
ex flights
Kruger, Swaziland and Durban with the family
Small group2027: 27 Mar, 10 Jul, 24 Jul, 7 Aug, 15 Aug, 21 Aug, 23 Oct
South Africa and Swaziland safari vacation
From
US $2120 to US $2850
10 days
ex flights
Search for the Big 5 in South Africa and Swaziland
Small group2026: 24 Sep, 1 Oct, 8 Oct, 22 Oct, 29 Oct, 12 Nov, 2027: 14 Jan, 28 Jan, 11 Mar, 25 Mar, 6 May, 3 Jun, 24 Jun, 15 Jul, 29 Jul, 12 Aug, 26 Aug, 9 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 21 Oct, 28 Oct, 4 Nov, 11 Nov, 18 Nov, 20 Dec
South Africa and Swaziland safari
From
US $3365 to US $3795
17 days
ex flights
The Rainbow Route from Kruger to Cape Town
Small group2026: 10 Oct, 14 Nov, 28 Nov, 12 Dec, 19 Dec, 2027: 9 Jan, 16 Jan, 30 Jan, 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 6 Mar, 3 Apr, 24 Apr, 8 May, 22 May, 19 Jun, 3 Jul, 10 Jul, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 18 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 30 Oct, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 27 Nov, 11 Dec, 18 Dec
Kruger & coast vacation in South Africa
From
US $1336 to US $1540
9 days
ex flights
Explore the incredible Southern Africa
Small group2026: 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 10 Oct, 7 Nov, 19 Dec
Swaziland wildlife and culture tour
From
£2995
12 days
ex flights
Explore Eswatini, one of the smallest countries in Africa
Small group2026: 6 Oct, 8 Dec
Eswatini safari for visually impaired travelers
From
£5650 to £6000
12 days
ex flights
A powerful, sensory journey into the heart of Eswatini
Small group
Lesotho and Eswatini vacation, Southern Africa
From
£3525
10 days
ex flights
Natural scenery, rich culture and remarkable wildlife
Small group2027: 11 Jan, 15 Jul
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Eswatini (Swaziland) map & highlights
Most visitors to Eswatini arrive via South Africa. You can fly from Johannesburg in 45 minutes, or drive here, reaching the capital Mbabane in a few hours. It’s an easy drive in from Kruger or Durban, too, and you can also reach neighbouring Mozambique, which has excellent beaches, or the St Lucia wetlands on the South African coast. Roads connect the key highlights and since Eswatini is roughly the size of Wales, everything’s in easy reach. The key route between Mbabane and Manzini is much-used, but on less popular roads expect to bump over pot holes, pass ramshackle settlements and negotiate wandering livestock.
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Hlane Royal National Park
2. Malolotja Nature Reserve
3. Mkhaya Game Reserve
4. Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary
5. Nsangwini Rock Shelter
6. Shewula Mountain Camp
2. Malolotja Nature Reserve
3. Mkhaya Game Reserve
4. Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary
5. Nsangwini Rock Shelter
6. Shewula Mountain Camp
Hlane Royal National Park
1. Hlane Royal National Park
This is Eswatini’s largest park – 220km² of beautiful African bushveld dominated by hardwood trees. Some say it’s like Kruger was 30 years ago – basic, really quiet and absolutely lovely. It’s home to fantastic wildlife, including lions, elephants and rhino, but also rich birdlife, with the highest density of nesting white-backed vultures in Africa. Bush walk with a local ranger to get close to the creatures.
Malolotja Nature Reserve
2. Malolotja Nature Reserve
This impressive Highveld conservation area boasts diverse habitats, from scrublands to sub-tropical forests and lush mountain wilderness. With its wonderful views, the 95m-high Malolotja Waterfall, abundant wildflowers in spring and 200km of hiking trails, it’s a joy to explore. Try the canopy tour, navigating rock formations and cliff faces in the forest via platforms, slides and suspension bridges.
Mkhaya Game Reserve
3. Mkhaya Game Reserve
Staffed and patrolled entirely by Swazis from neighbouring communities, Mkhaya has arguably Africa’s most effective anti-poaching unit. The reserve is criss-crossed with dry riverbeds and dotted with waterholes, and offers some of the best black and white rhino viewing in Africa, on foot or by open vehicle. Other giants may swing into view, too, from elephants and hippos, to giraffes and buffalo.
Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary
4. Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary
This is Eswatini’s most accessible and frequently visited reserve: a beautiful, secluded sanctuary situated in the Ezulwini Valley. Nothing too predatory lives here (although there are hippos) so walking, cycling and even horse riding are possible – unheard of in most reserves – bringing you close to herds of relaxed animals. Guides can also point out mountains streams that are safe to bathe in.
Nsangwini Rock Shelter
5. Nsangwini Rock Shelter
Some 4,000 years ago, the San people used this Highveld area for spiritual rituals and they recorded events, visions and dreams in etchings on the rocks. These images are still visible today and members of the local community, who manage the site, offer informative interpretations of them. Check out nearby Maguga Dam, too, a vast structure across the Komati River, completed in 2001.
Shewula Mountain Camp
6. Shewula Mountain Camp
One of the most successful community tourism projects in Southern Africa, Shewula Mountain Camp was built on land set aside for conservation and is owned and run by local people. Learn about traditional Swazi life from its friendly residents, who live in thatched houses among fields of maize, cotton and vegetables. Enjoy the incredible view, too, over the Lubumbo Conservancy.
Our Eswatini (Swaziland) vacations reviews
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Luis Vigenberg Andersen11 Apr 2026
Seeing the animals in their natural habitat, and being able to see the diversity of South Africa.
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Peter Lowles27 Jul 2025
Great fun and good value with so much included in the price. My 2nd tour with this operator and the guide/leaders are the bestread more
Anonymous25 Mar 2025
Camping in the national parks was a memorable experience, I loved hearing the insects chirping and squeaking through the night. Meeting the Black Mambas was amazing.read more
Elissa Williams16 Feb 2025
You will get a great balance of nature and culture in both eastern South Africa and Eswatini.read more
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