Birding, Biking & Culture (eSwatini building block)

BIRDING, BIKING, NATURE & CULTURE IN ESWATINI

Cross the border with Kingdom eSwatini - former Swaziland - where you will experience the rich Swazi culture. Spot birds at a prime birding spot, visit a Swazi town & stretch your legs doing a mountainbike ride.

This guided birding tour brings you to Malolotja Nature Reserve, a prime birding spot. The reserve has a wide altitudinal variation, with heights ranging from 1 800 to less than 800 meters above sea level. This prime hike destination is home to several special birds of interest in Eswatini, and the unique mountain flora is worth seeing.

An ideal trip-extension for bird, nature & culture lovers!

This 5 day itinerary can be added to itineraries such as:

- - Johannesburg to Cape Town
  - Johannesburg to Durban
  ...... but it can also be booked as a trip on its own
- → Check out extensions in South Africa

Highlights

Nature & Wildlife Parks
Bird-Spotting
Mountainbiking in Wildlife Park
Rich Swazi Culture

2 nights in Mbabane, eSwatini

Enjoy a birding tour in Malolotja Nature, the prime birding spot

A 5-day self-drive trip that is a prime hiking destination that is home to several special birds

Stay in an intimate guesthouse located on a mountain ridge in the Ezulwini Valley

NATURE & CULTURE

Arrival @ the guesthouse not far from Mbabane!
Cross the border with Kingdom eSwatini – former Swaziland – where you will experience the Swazi culture. Spot birds at a prime birding spot, visit a Swazi town & stretch your legs doing a mountainbike ride.

After lunch (at own leisure) in the afternoon, you will be picked up by your guide for your first birding tour in Malolotja Nature, the prime birding spot. This reserve has a wide altitudinal variation, with heights ranging from 1 800 to less than 800 meters above sea level. This prime hike destination is home to several special birds of interest in Eswatini, and the unique mountain flora is worth seeing.

Tomorrow after breakfast, your guide picks you up for a full birding day birding.

STAY IN WONDER 4*
The luxe, intimate guesthouse where you stay, lies beautifully on a mountain ridge in the Ezulwini Valley with spectacular views, surrounded by mountain peaks and the Umbuluzi Gorge. The luxurious guesthouse with its spacious, air-conditioned rooms invariably treats its guests to unparalleled views.

In the garden you find the swimming pool. You can go hiking, fishing, mountain biking, horseback riding and bird watching.

If you want to dine in the restaurant, please inform reception at least a day in advance.

Breakfast
& Lunch

Birding
Tour

2 nights in Manzini, eSwatini

A holiday adventure that starts with a life-richening Swazi Cultural Village Tour

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Take a short walk to a waterfall or enjoy a cultural dance

CULTURE & CYCLING !

After arrival at the farm in Manzini, your guide will pick you up for a life-richening Swazi Cultural Village Tour, which includes a short walk to a waterfall, a guided tour through the village and an incredible demonstration of the cultural dance.

Tomorrow, after breakfast, you drive to Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary, where mountainbikes are reserved for you!

The rest of the day, you can go hiking. If you are full of energy, you can summit Nyonyane Mountain, but there any many more great hikes to do! Or drive up to Ezulwini Valley and visit the art-market.

STAY AT A FARM-HOUSE 3*

The creative complex is full of character, located on a short distance to town with views of the scenic Malkerns Valley! The old farm-house’s rooms are all different & tastfully designed, hidden away in the gardens. On site there is a healthy farm-style restaurant, a cafe, craft center & shops with art-works.

Breakfast

Mountainbike
Ride (2 hrs)

After breakfast on day 5, its time to check-out. You can travel onwards to Durban, or to the famous Kruger National Park. Ask us for these options!

REMEMBER: This itinerary is customizable. We can tailor this experience to your needs and budget. Please chat to use for further details.

4 Nights at 3 + 4* Accommodation
4 x Breakfast
2 x Lunch
Excursions including: 1,5 Day Guided Birding Tour, Guided Afternoon Swazi Cultural Tour, Mountainbike Rental 2hrs

We strongly advise to read our essentials page: Essentials & What to bring

Flights
Airport Taxes
Travel Documents & Visa
Rental Car incl Cross Border Document. Depending on the season, ask us for information & prices
Personal Insurances: Travel,- Cancellation and Medical Insurance (obliged)
Drinks & Additional Meals
Additional Excursions & Activities
Personal Expenses
Tips & Porterage

While every effort will be made to maintain the rates, there is little we can do in the event of a change in Government taxes or levies.
A representative will be assigned to manage the entire program.
Please note that no bookings have been made at this stage. This offer is subject to availability upon confirmation unless otherwise stated.
African Hideaways reserves the right to change the program and schedule according to prevailing weather conditions.
This proposal cost is subject to change due to unforeseeable changes in fuel and other levies.
Suggested accommodation may be changed to similar depending on availability at time of booking.