Silverback Carbon Storm 29er

Hlane MTB - Swaziland (Closest City/Town: Nkwane, Swaziland)

Mpumalanga - Wild Frontier & Kruger

Hlane MTB Trails Swaziland

CLOSEST TOWN >  Nokwane, Swaziland

TRAIL DESTINATION > Hlane Royal National Park

DISTANCE > 15-20km

GRADING > Moderate

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OVERVIEW

Hlane Royal National Park, home to the largest herds of game in the Kingdom, encompasses 22,000 hectares of Swazi bushveld dominated by ancient hardwood vegetation. Home to lion, elephant, white rhino, giraffe and a whole host of other species, Hlane is also blessed with an abundant and diverse bird life, including the highest density of nesting white backed vultures in Africa.

On your bike

Guided Mountain Bike Trail (2.5hr): Enjoy a guided mountain bike trail at Hlane Royal National Park.  This guided mountain bike trail is a quiet, intimate and non-invasive way to view Hlane's flora and fauna at close proximity. The largely flat trail is perfect for beginners on sturdy, well-maintained mountain bikes and offers an eco-experience that combines a fun outdoor activity with genuine African Bushveld viewing. Bottled water is provided on the trail to keep you refreshed in order to enjoy African Game viewing Swazi style!

Off the bike

If you haven’t yet explored the Swazi Kingdom, you’re missing out on one of southern Africa’s most spontaneous tourist destinations. You don’t need a visa, it is an easy weekend drive from both KZN and Gauteng and there’s no need to convert cash or learn a new language, although you could do both should it float your boat. Plus, you can get up close and personal with the Big 5, or go rhino tracking, rock climbing, white-water rafting, horse riding, caving, scrambling and off-road driving in an infinitely varied and remote country.

CONTACT:

Telephone: +(268) 528 3944

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Website: www.biggameparks.org

GPS: 26°15′25.5″S 031°53′11.2″E

Weather: {weather Mhlume, Swaziland}

FAST FACTS

GRADING:

Moderate

DURATION:

2.5 Hours

CONFIGURATION :

Guided circular ride

START POINT:

Hlane Royal National Park

TERRAIN:

Hard-pack jeep tracks and gravel roads.

MAP:

Available from Hlane Royal Natrional Park.

CELL RECEPTION:

Yes

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

Guided MTB Fee of R200 per cyclist.

FACILITIES:

Guided mountain bike hire is also available. Lodge, chalets, backpackers, camp sites, shop, restaurant, ablutions

BEWARE OF:

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Directions from Lavumisa/Golela Border:

Distance approx. 135km, approx driving time 2hrs.

  • Travel to Big Bend (± 64 kms).
  • Approximately 11 kms after Big Bend turn right onto first major tar road (sign posted: Siteki / Lomahasha / Hlane / Mlawula).
  • Travel on this road for approximately 38 kms. Turn left at a T-junction and travel for ± 2kms towards Manzini.
  • Turn right at a T-junction. Travel for ± 20 kms towards Simunye / Lomahasha.
  • You will pass through a traffic control gate (always open) and you are actually then in Hlane (the main road cuts through Hlane towards Simunye).
  • Turn left as indicated by the HLANE ROYAL NATIONAL PARK sign.
  • The entrance gate is approximately 500m off the tarred road. Ndlovu Camp is approximately another 500m from the gate.

HOW TO GET THERE

See left.

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