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5 Day Road Trip Itinerary in Western eSwatini

A Wonderful Road Trip in eSwatini Through Malolotja National Park, and Mlilwane, Mbabane

5 Day Road Trip Itinerary in Western eSwatini

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Eswatini

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5 days

122.3 km
  • Explore the Bahle Gallery in Mbabane
  • Visit Ngwenya Glass, a well-known recycled glass factory right across the border
  • Go hike the hills in Malolotja National Park
  • Biking in the Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary
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The Scribs and Nibs - Attiya and Wilhelm The Scribs and NibsUnited States FlagUnited States

Hi, my name is Attiya! For Wilhlem and I, traveling is a combination of views, adventures, a fun place to stay, and NIBS! A great meal (or a series of snacks) completes the day for us.

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Activities Kms Stay
Day 1-2 Drive to eSwatini through the Oshoek Border Post and head to Ngwenya Glass, a well-known recycled glass factory right across the border. Then head towards the Malolotja National Park to stay two nights at Highveld Rural Charm. Go hike the hills in Malolotja National Park. Bring water and snacks as you can spend the whole day. 35 Highveld Rural Charm
Day 3-4 Head to Mlilwane with a stop at Mbabane. In Mbabane you can visit Bahle Gallery and a small craft market, which is part of a larger, daily market. You can have lunch at the Mantenga Craft & Lifestyle Centre. You can stay at self catering accomodations in Mlilwane’s Rest Camp. You can grab at Vickery’s Café for an excellent (and filling) breakfast located in a garden shop. For the day, go biking in the Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary. 85 Mlilwane’s Rest Camp
Day 5 Grab breakfast at Sambane Coffee Shop and then head out to where ever you please. 4 Sambane Coffee Shop

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