Discover Eswatini May 2025 is the ideal opportunity for first time visitors to Africa and for up close and personal wildlife experiences. May is a popular time to go as it is still lush from the rains, great for photography and not a busy time of year. This creates an exclusive feel.
Eswatini is a small kingdom so you can spend more time relaxing by waterholes watching rhino and elephant come in to drink, Hlane Royal National Park is the perfect place to sit and simply be. Visit charming and intimate reserves set away from the mass hubbub of tourism. Here you can see lion, elephant, a host of birds and all the plains game you could wish for.
Let Sense Earth show you this little visited kingdom. Walk amongst giraffe, track rhino, visit local communities and dine out under the stars. The perfect combination.
At a Glance – Discover Eswatini May 2025
| Price | Dates | N°· of nights | N°· of guests | Holiday type | Weather | Price includes |
| From £3,895 pp based on twin share, single supp £350 | 23 May – 5 June 2025 | 11 nights in country and 2 nights of air travel | 6 – 12 people | Group trip | Temperature range of 10-27°C | Flights from London, UK, transfers in Eswatini (private), accommodation, breakfast and dinner, 7 safaris, and park fees. |
Itinerary – Discover Eswatini May 2025
Days 1 - 3
Mlilwane – walk with zebra and antelope
Mlilwane is Eswatini’s oldest protected area and was the first protected area in the Kingdom. Nestled in Eswatini’s “Valley of Heaven” this pioneer conservation area is the perfect place to start your exploration of Eswatini. Walk safely amongst wildlife, where there is no big game, or sip a local Sibebe beer and watch the birdlife. During the day observe nyala antelope walking freely around the camp and in the evening watch warthogs warming themselves by the fire.
Accommodation: traditional style beehive huts which have the feel of traditional Swazi homesteads with grass dome-shaped huts arranged in semi-circles all semi-enclosed by traditional Swazi kraal fencing.
Days 4 - 5
Mkhaya - the ultimate Big Game safari
Discover the award-winning Mkhaya Game Reserve home to the elusive black rhino, the curious white rhino and the unpredictable buffalo. This is a unique and memorable experience from safari to your accommodation. Travel within the reserve in open Land Rovers or track wildlife and spot birds on foot. Dine out under a starlit African sky, by the warming campfire, listening to the call of bushbabies and hyena. Exclusive luxury in the bush, simply perfect.
Accommodation: Stone Camp is unique in style. The beautiful cottages situated in the bush which are laid out discretely in the riverine forest overlooking the dry riverbed. Luxury in the bush dining out under a starlit African sky.
Days 6 - 8
Hlane - rhino and elephant on your doorstep
In the vast savannah where the hot sun beats down on the earth lies Eswatini’s largest protected area, Hlane Royal National Park. Hlane is home to the largest herds of game in the Kingdom, such as impala, nyala and waterbuck, as well as Big Game species such as lion, elephant, and rhino. Spend time at Ndlovu waterhole watching white rhino wallow in the mud or doze in the sun in small groups. At night, go to sleep to the distant roar of lion.
Accommodation: Ndlovu Camp has delightful en-suite rondavels near to the water hole. These twin rooms are beautifully designed and set in the bush where impala are often seen wandering by.
Days 9 - 11
Foresters Arms - a haven in the mountains
Glorious Foresters Arms is a place of great character and charm. It is wonderfully situated on its own estate in the mountainous region of Eswatini. The boutique hotel is in extensive gardens which are rich in native flowers and trees. With many Eswatini attractions and experiences nearby, take in a visit to Ngwenya mine, Ngwenya glass factory and magical Malolotja Nature Reserve, to enjoy spectacular scenery. Discover Eswatini’s highveld in style.
Accommodation: the bedrooms are tastefully decorated, with en-suite bathrooms, telephones and satellite TV. The personal touch of the Foresters Arms spills over into the bedrooms where they have a homely, welcoming feeling to them.