Our Eswatini (Swaziland) holidays & tours
Many travellers tag on Swaziland holidays 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 holidays 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) holidays
South Africa and Swaziland safari
From
€2990
17 days
ex flights
The Rainbow Route from Kruger to Cape Town
Small group2026: 10 Jan, 31 Jan, 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 4 Apr, 25 Apr, 9 May, 23 May, 20 Jun, 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 25 Jul, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 12 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 31 Oct, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 28 Nov, 12 Dec, 19 Dec
Mozambique, Zululand & beach small group safari
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€2550
14 days
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Relaxing Beach & Bush safari through South Africa Mozambique
Small group2026: 3 May, 12 Jul, 9 Aug, 23 Aug, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 25 Oct, 6 Dec
Swaziland wildlife and culture tour
From
£2995
12 days
ex flights
Explore Eswatini, one of the smallest countries in Africa
Small group2026: 6 Apr, 10 Aug, 6 Oct, 8 Dec, 2027: 5 Apr, 9 Aug, 5 Oct
South Africa and Swaziland safari holiday
From
£1415 to £2015
10 days
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Search for the Big 5 in South Africa and Eswatini
Small group2025: 18 Dec, 2026: 15 Jan, 29 Jan, 12 Feb, 19 Feb, 5 Mar, 12 Mar, 19 Mar, 26 Mar, 7 May, 4 Jun, 25 Jun, 16 Jul, 30 Jul, 13 Aug, 27 Aug, 3 Sep, 24 Sep, 1 Oct, 8 Oct, 22 Oct, 29 Oct, 12 Nov, 19 Nov, 17 Dec
Family holiday to South Africa & Swaziland
From
£1985 to £2135
13 days
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Kruger, Swaziland and Durban with the family
Small group2026: 28 Mar, 11 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 15 Aug
Kruger & coast holiday in South Africa
From
£787 to £1125
9 days
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Explore the incredible Southern Africa
Small group2026: 3 Jan, 14 Feb, 11 Apr, 16 May, 13 Jun, 18 Jul, 8 Aug, 22 Aug, 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 10 Oct, 7 Nov, 19 Dec, 2027: 2 Jan, 16 Jan, 13 Feb, 13 Mar, 10 Apr, 15 May, 12 Jun, 17 Jul, 21 Aug, 4 Sep, 18 Sep, 9 Oct, 6 Nov, 18 Dec
Kruger, coast and cape holiday in Southern Africa
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£1781 to £2150
22 days
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African wildlife, friendly locals and relaxing beaches
Small group2026: 3 Jan, 14 Feb, 11 Apr, 16 May, 13 Jun, 18 Jul, 8 Aug, 22 Aug, 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 10 Oct, 7 Nov, 19 Dec, 2027: 2 Jan, 16 Jan, 13 Feb, 13 Mar, 10 Apr, 15 May, 12 Jun, 17 Jul, 21 Aug, 4 Sep, 18 Sep, 9 Oct, 6 Nov, 18 Dec
Lesotho and Eswatini holiday, Southern Africa
From
£3199 to £3519
10 days
ex flights
Natural scenery, rich culture and remarkable wildlife
Small group2026: 9 Jul, 2027: 15 Jul
Eswatini safari for visually impaired travellers
From
£5650 to £6000
12 days
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A powerful, sensory journey into the heart of Eswatini
Small group2026: 15 Oct
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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) holidays reviews
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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
Ellen Kinsley25 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
Tessa O30 Oct 2024
Impossible to say as there are so many brilliant, breathtaking moments and places to choose from. I think seeing our first herd of elephants marching in procession with their babies in tow, was very emotional. As was seeing our first cheetah! Incredible. Inhambane was a tropical paradise and our final lodge at Makuwa was stunning and the perfect place to end the trip. Our two guides, Ayi and Iton, were brilliant. Incredible first trip to Africa for me, above and beyond my expectations. My travel...read more
