Eswatini Map
Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) has Mozambique on its eastern border but is otherwise surrounded by South Africa. Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary lies in the Ezulwini Valley in the country’s west, about 24km/15mi south of the capital Mbabane (30 minutes’ drive*), 27km/17mi west of the second-largest city Manzini (30 minutes’ drive*) and 50km/31mi southeast of the popular border post Oshoek (45 minutes’ drive*).
Most people visiting Mlilwane fly into Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to start their South Africa–Eswatini trip. If you’re , you can hire a car in Johannesburg and drive to Mlilwane. It’s around 370km/230mi and the driving time is about 5 hours*.
You could also fly from Johannesburg to King Mswati III International Airport (SHO) in Sikhuphe, 50km/31mi east of Manzini, and hire a car to drive to Mlilwane. The 75km/47mi drive takes about 1 hour*. Flights to Sikhuphe/Manzini can be booked with Airlink and Eswatini Air.
*Driving times are only a rough indication. You should always consider the possibility of significant delays.
Airlines & Ticket Prices
Please check Skyscanner to see which airlines can take you to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), and what tickets would cost.
Passport, Visa & Other Entry Requirements
Please check our How To Get to Eswatini page to learn more about passport, visa and other entry requirements.