Description
Mlilwane, Swaziland’s pioneer conservation area, is a beautiful, secluded sanctuary situated in Swaziland’s “Valley of Heaven”, the Ezulwini Valley, in between Mbabane and Manzini. With 24-hour access to the Sanctuary, guests are free to enjoy the neighbouring tourist hubs of Ezulwini and Malkerns, with their many unique attractions and craft shops. From the western boundary, the huge Usutu Forest provides a dramatic backdrop stretching into the distant hills Mlilwane has an outside function area Inkhundla, about 200 meters from the Hippo Haunt restaurant which is suitable for private functions, such as weddings, graduation parties and so on and is often used by members of the Royal Family. It consists of a reed and semi-tin roof, river sand floor, railway sleeper benches, a bar area and has an ablution nearby. Catering can be arranged and the rates of this can be obtained from Big Game Parks central reservations office.
There are three camps on Mlilwane affording visitors a cultural experience, a quiet family retreat as well as facilities for larger groups.
The Rest camp is found in the southern corner of the reserve in the mist of a well matured rehabilitated area, the camp is unfenced yet relatively safe as only smaller species of wildlife occur in the sanctuary. A semi-circle of wooden and beehive huts borders the central of the Rest Camp, with easy access to the reception, restaurant, internet lounge, shop and communal fireplace. To the west the camp overlooks Mhlambanyatsi river valley with its open floodplains and scattered herds of game. This view is enjoyed from the swimming pool,
Shonalanga cottage and traditional mud and thatch rondavels. Separated from the rest of the camp by 100metres is the Beehive Village complex, the Timberlog Dormitory and the informal camping ground. Reilly's Rock Hilltop Lodge is a small, personal.quietly colonial guest house on the sanctuary, amid botanical gardens and busy with birdlife. The lodge is offered on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis. Sondzela Backpackers offers budget accommodation for individual travelers alike, set in stunning gardens in the secure environment of Mlilwane.
Allow your senses to take in the refreshing surrounding on horseback, mountain bikes, open landrover tours and foot trails and enjoy the abundant wildlife seen on the plains. The rich birdlife, including the only known protected nestling Black Eagle in Swaziland commonly known as Machobane trail, is a special part of outdoor activity on Mlilwane.
Check-In 02:00 PM Check-Out 10:00 AM
Rooms and units
Reilly's Rock Lodge
6
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The original house has three bedrooms, all accessible from the veranda. Two of these rooms have double beds and their own private bathroom across the veranda, while the third room, Reilly's Room, is complete with fireplace and en -suite bathroom. Separate from the house is the cottage encircled by a wide veranda comprising of two en-suite rooms with a communal lounge and fireplace.
Reilly’s Room – Luxury en-suite room in the main house Double bed, en-suite bathroom
1 Standard en-suite room in the main house
Double bed with en-suite bathroom
2 Standard en-suite rooms in the cottage
Double or twin each with en-suite bathroom. Communal lounge area between rooms
2 Standard rooms in the main house with private ablutions
Double with private bathroom a meter away from the room
Features available
Rest Camp huts
6
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The camp is tranquil and relaxing with a continual stream of animals such as impala, warthog and nyala – ostrich too, walking between the facilities quietly tolerant of human presence.
There is a semi-circle of 6 rustic Rest Camp huts around the central Rest camp area, all consisting of a single room with an en-suite bathroom. There are six wooden and thatch huts.
Features available
Beehive Village - Roan
15
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Traditional Swazi-style beehive huts - grass dome-shaped huts arranged in semi-circles - central seating areas, all semi-enclosed by traditional Swazi kraal fencing. The huts are simply furnished, twin bedded with en-suite bathrooms.
Features available
Beehive Village - Blesbok
14
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Traditional Swazi-style beehive huts - grass dome-shaped huts arranged in semi-circles - central seating areas, all semi-enclosed by traditional Swazi kraal fencing. The huts are simply furnished, twin bedded with en-suite bathrooms. (Full wheel chair accessibility)
Features available
Shonalanga cottage
1
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Situated in the Mlilwane Rest Camp, overlooking the Mhlambanyatsi River, is the Shonalanga cottage. Self catering and suitable for a large family group with it's own private braai area and not too far from the swimming pool.
Features available
Beehive Village - Nyala
14
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Traditional Swazi-style beehive huts - grass dome-shaped huts arranged in semi-circles - central seating areas, all semi-enclosed by traditional Swazi kraal fencing. The huts are simply furnished, twin bedded with en-suite bathrooms. (Full wheel chair accessibility)
Features available
1 December 2009 - 30 November 2010: 01 December 2009 - 30 November 2010 | Unit | Single From | Single To | Per Person Sharing From | Per Person Sharing To | Unit From | Unit To |
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Reilly's Rock Lodge
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R880
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R1,120
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R630
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R800
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Rest Camp huts
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R350
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R370
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R140
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R265
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Beehive Village - Roan
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R350
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R350
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R250
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R250
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Beehive Village - Blesbok
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R350
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R350
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R250
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R250
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Shonalanga cottage
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R385
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R385
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R150
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R275
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Beehive Village - Nyala
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R350
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R350
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R140
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R250
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2010 Base Rate| Unit | Single From | Single To | Per Person Sharing From | Per Person Sharing To | Unit From | Unit To |
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Reilly's Rock Lodge
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R880
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R1,120
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R630
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R800
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Rest Camp huts
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R350
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R370
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R140
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R265
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Beehive Village - Roan
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R350
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R350
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R250
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R250
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Beehive Village - Blesbok
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R350
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R350
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R250
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R250
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Shonalanga cottage
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R385
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R385
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R150
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R275
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Beehive Village - Nyala
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R350
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R350
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R140
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R250
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Please remember that rates are a guide and subject to change. Please re-confirm rates when booking.