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Mlawula

Swaziland Lubombo Nature Reserve

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About Mlawula

The Mlawula is a Nature Reserve in Swaziland in the provinces of Lubombo. The park was established on - and covers an area of 0.165 km². The Mlawula offers the possibility of self-drive safaris.

The nature reserve is more reserved than its popular neighbour Hlane National Park. It is a wild reserve with beautiful, undisturbed bush, but wildlife is rather rare and shy. As there are no dangerous animals in the reserve, Mlawula is best explored on foot. With around 50 km of hiking trails, there are many ways to explore the area. Fishing and mountain biking are also allowed, but you need your own equipment. Bird watching is excellent, with over 350 species recorded. Raptors are particularly well represented.

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Biodiversity	Sighting conditions
Very high	Bad

350Bird species

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Official Name

Mlawula

Provinces

Lubombo

Area

0.165 km²

Foundation

No information

Vegetation

No information

Habitats

Lowveld

Big Five-reserves

Self-drive-reserve

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Landscape

The main habitat of the Mlawula is the Lowveld.

The scenery is breathtaking and is best enjoyed while hiking. The trails in the Lubombo Mountains offer great views over Swaziland in the west and to the coast of Mozambique in the east. The reserve has a plateau that is home to unique flora, including rare species of cycads. The trails on the plateau take visitors past ancient caves, pools and waterfalls.

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General information

Biodiversity	Sighting conditions
Very high	Bad

350Bird species

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Best tavel time

May (Beginning) - September (End)

Dry time

May (Beginning) - September (End)

Climate

chilly-warm

Tavel time

November (Beginning) - April (End)

Climate

warm-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 Mlawula is warm. The rainy season takes place from Beginning November 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.

Summer and winter are experienced at opposite times here than in North America or Europe. The hot summer corresponds to the rainy season. Winters are pleasantly warm and dry, but nights tend to be cool and warm clothing is necessary for early morning trips.

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Top animal species

The Mlawula is home to 0 mammals such as Common eland, Crocodile, Greater Kudu, Hippopotamus, Leopard as well as 350 bird species, 0 reptile species, 0 fish species and 0 amphibian species. The Mlawula provides Very high conditions for wildlife viewing.