Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) offers good wildlife viewing. The are all present, although not in the same park. Mkhaya Game Reserve offers an exclusive safari experience and it’s a great place to see the , as well as and kingdom’s only population of . Hlane Royal National Park is the place to see , and elephant.
Wildlife Highlights
Eswatini is a good place to see some of the more interesting antelope species. None of the parks have free-roaming lions, and threatened species are protected in special fenced-in sanctuaries. The elusive sable antelope is breeding successfully in Mkhaya. Other majestic antelope species you can easily find in Mkhaya are , and .
Best Time for Wildlife Viewing
Eswatini offers wildlife viewing throughout the year. Many of the flagship species are kept in large enclosures, which makes for easy viewing. However, the dry months of June to September are the best to see some of the smaller creatures, as at that time the is thinner. August to September is a lovely time as temperatures are higher than in mid-winter and the animals are concentrated around water sources.
Wildlife Rating per Major Park
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Hlane Royal NP
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Mkhaya GR
Recommended Wildlife Books
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Stuarts' Field Guide to Mammals of Southern Africa
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Stuarts' SA Mammals (app)
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The Kingdon Pocket Guide to African Mammals (book and app)
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Tracker Manual: A Practical Guide to Animal Tracking in Southern Africa
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