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Rest Camp Huts
The
Mlilwane Rest Camp is found in the southern corner of the
reserve, in the midst of a well-matured rehabilitated area.
Tall indigenous trees, all grown from seed, now tower over
the camp overlooking an artificially created wetland system,
which is home to hippopotamus, crocodile and a variety
of water birds including infrequent visiting fish eagles.
The camp is unfenced, yet relatively safe as only smaller
species of wildlife occur in the Sanctuary. Warning is
given to camp patrons to be aware of hippo during the evenings,
though this has not been a major concern during the camp's
40-year history. The camp is tranquil and relaxing with
a continual stream of animals such as impala, warthog and
nyala – ostrich too, walking between the facilities
quietly tolerant of human presence.
There is a semi-circle of 8 rustic Rest Camp huts around
the central Rest camp area, all consisting of a single
room with an en-suite bathroom. The first six are wooden
and thatch huts and the last two are Swazi
Style grass beehives.
Situated in the Mlilwane Rest Camp, overlooking
the Mhlambanyatsi River, is the Shonalanga cottage. Self
catering and suitable
for a large family group with it's own private braai area
and not too far from the swimming pool.
Ndlovu Camp is found immediately inside the main gate off
the main tarred Simunye road through Hlane. The camp overlooks
a waterhole, which, especially in winter, attracts a wide
diversity of game including white rhino, elephant and giraffe.
The camp is protected from big game by a three-strand electric
cordon, which although not stopping smaller game movement,
does keep the larger animals at bay. The camp is open has
no electricity and is reminiscent of
the old Kruger National Park rest camps,
with abundant bird life and a relaxed communal atmosphere.
Ndlovu Camp has thatched family rondavels, and smaller
cottages all equipped for self-catering but with the option
of a large open air restaurant providing delectable bushevled
cuisine for groups and individuals.
Bhubesi Camp is found in the northwest corner of the
park and can be reached either by internal park roads
from the
main gate.
The camp overlooks the Umbuluzana River, with its reed
beds and dense riverine vegetation and is private.
Bhubesi Camp has six self-contained stone cottages with
all the comfort of home, including electricity, in a
pristine riverine setting.
Nyonyane
Camp is a quiet, private self-catering camp on Mlilwane's
eastern boundary with Lobamba, overlooking
the Mdzimba and Logogo mountains. Travelling through the
Sanctuary, it is approximately 6 Km from the Rest Camp.
The tranquil camp comprises of 4 log cabins and camp patrons can enjoy visits
from nyala, warthog, zebras and vervet monkeys
and evenings
around
a communal
campfire.
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