| Where can we stay? | Mantenga, Malolotja, Mlawula - see Facilities |
| Where can we camp? | Mantenga, Malolotja, Mlawula - see Facilities |
| Is there a restaurant? | Mantenga - Swazi River Café
Malolotja - the nearest restaurant is at Hawane Resort, on the road towards Mbabane, about 15 km from the Malolotja entrance gate. |
| How far away is it from the main road? | Mantenga - 3 kms from the main road.
Malolotja - on the Piggs Peak road.
Mlawula - 5 km from Simunye-Lomahasha Road |
| Are there self catering facilities? | Malolotja, Mlawula, Mantenga - beehive huts - see Facilities |
| Is it necessary to take malaria precautions? | Only for Mlawula Nature Reserve. There are no malarial mosquitos in either Malolotja nor Mantenga Nature Reserve. |
| Can we swim in the river? | Mantenga - yes, at your own risk. Swimming is allowed in the Lusushwana river as no cases of bilharzia have been reported.
Malolotja - apart from the Nkomati River, all rivers and streams are free of bilharzia, and you can drink the water, swimming is allowed at your own risk.
Mlawula - there are crocodiles and bilharzia in the Mbuluzi and Mlawula Rivers, so swimming is not advisable. If there has been a good rainy season, and the Python Pool has water in it, it is safe for swimming. |
| Are there dangerous animals? | Yes. Please take normal precautions when walking or camping, there are dangerous snakes in all the reserves, although they very seldom will be seen by visitors. |
| What can we do? | Hiking, backpacking, fishing, birdwatching, camping, picnics, game drives, night drives - see Activities. |
| What can we do in the evenings when we are staying at Mantenga | The Ezulwini Valley has numerous night spots, and House on Fire is less than 20 kms from Mantenga |
| What can children do? | There are no specific facilities for children. From Mantenga, you can go to Camp Kwena, about 6 kms away. |
| Can we pay by credit card? | Yes. |
| Can we pay with foreign currencies? | Only by arrangement. |
| What is the policy with regard to cancellations? | Cancellations for reservations can be made prior to 7 days before the reservation without penalty. If a deposit has been paid, you will be creditted this amount, but we are unable to provide refunds. |
| How long in advance can we pay? | Payment is requested after the reservation has been confirmed. |
| How do we make a booking? | Phone, email, fax, post, or in person at Mantenga. See Bookings. |
| How do we know that the booking is confirmed? | You will receive a reference number by email or fax. |
| Are there game drives that we can do? | Malolotja, Mlawula - see Activities. |
| Where are the good places for bird watching? | All the reserves are excellent for birdwatching. |
| Who do we contact about …. | |
| - bookings, tariffs, visitor information? | mantenga@sntc.org.sz |
| - cultural information? | mantenga@sntc.org.sz |
| - biodiversity/conservation? | Director of parks, Senior Wardens - see Contact information |
| - conservation law enforcement? | leo@sntc.org.sz |
| How do we lodge a complaint? | See Discussions page. |
| Are there educational tours for school kids? | Yes, educational tours can be arranged. |
| How do I get to Mantenga? | Download (MS Word document, 28 KB) directions to Mantenga from the two main border posts into the country, (Ngwenya and Lavumisa) and the main tourist route (Matsamo). |
| What time does the reserve gate open/close? | The nature reserve entrance gates are open from 07h00 to 18h30 every day. |
| How far away is the nearest petrol station? | Malolotja: about 20 kms from the reserve entrance, on the main Ngwenya/Mbabane road.
Mantenga: about 2 kms from the reserve entrance on the main road.
Mlawula: about 6 kms from the reserve entrance, on the Simunye/Lomahasha road, just north of the Mbuluzi River. |
| What are the reserve regulations? | No person shall:
- enter other than at the main gate
- drive on any road other than those open to the public
- drive off the road
- bring a pet into the reserve
- be in possession of any animal, plant or weapon
- deface, damage or remove any object
- feed any animal
- cause a disturbance
- drop or bury any litter; all litter to be put in the bins provided or taken out of the reserve
- light a fire other than in the facilities provided for that purpose
- camp other than at designated campsites
- disregard any regulations imposed by the appropriate authority
Failure to abide by these regulations could result in prosecution and eviction from the reserve. |
