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Mkhaya

Swaziland Lubombo Private Game Reserve
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About Mkhaya

The Mkhaya is a Private Game Reserve in Swaziland in the provinces of Lubombo. The park was established on 01.01.1979 and covers an area of 0.1 km². The Mkhaya offers the possibility of self-drive safaris.

The reserve is considered a protected area for endangered species and is located in the south-east of Swaziland. Excellent guides show guests around in open safari vehicles and walking safaris are also offered. Visitors have the opportunity to see both white and black rhinos. There is a good variety of wildlife (though no lions) and luxurious accommodation.

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General information
Biodiversity Sighting conditions
Very high Okay
  • 140Bird species
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Official Name

Mkhaya

Provinces

Lubombo

Area

0.1 km2

Foundation

1979-01-01

Vegetation

No information

Habitats

Woodland

Big Five-reserves

No

Self-drive-reserve

No

Entrance gates

0

Highlights

The reserve is considered a protected area for endangered species and is located in the south-east of Swaziland. Excellent guides show guests around in open safari vehicles and walking safaris are also offered. Visitors have the opportunity to see both white and black rhinos. There is a good variety of wildlife (though no lions) and luxurious accommodation.

Landscape

The main habitat of the Mkhaya is the Woodland.

Mkhaya's habitat is mainly acacia savannah with some denser forest in the north of the reserve. Several rivers cross the reserve, each lined with beautiful riparian forest. Spring and summer bring a lot of colour with the beautiful wildflowers that grow here.

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General information
Biodiversity Sighting conditions
Very high Okay
  • 140Bird species
The best travel time for Mkhaya
The best travel time

Overview
Weather and climate

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Best tavel time

May (Beginning) - September (End)

Dry time

May (Beginning) - September (End)

Climate

cool-warm

Tavel time

October (Beginning) - April (End)

Climate

mild-fairly hot

High season

December (Beginning) - January (End)

July (Beginning) - August (End)

Low season

December (Beginning) - January (End)

September (Beginning) - November (End)

Risk of Malaria

October - April

The climate in Mkhaya is warm. The rainy season takes place from Beginning October to End April The dry season first extended over the months from Beginning May to End September inclusive. The best time to tour is Beginning May End September.

The wet summer months (October to April) are hot and humid. The dry winters (May to September) tend to be mild. Warm clothing is recommended for morning and evening game drives.

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