Mkhaya Game Reserve

In the southeast of Swaziland, the heart of the lowveld, lies a magnificent unspoilt wilderness, haven to endangered species which roam the African bush in Swaziland's premiere game reserve.

Named after the Acacia nigrescens tree found in the reserve, is home to 4 of the Big 5 including Black Rhino. Visitors can also spot the pure Swazi Nguni Breed of Cattle, Tsessebe, White Rhino, Elephant, Giraffe, Buffalo, Hippo, Crocodiles and exquisite birdlife including the elusive Narina Trogon to name just a few of the wildlife highlights.

A visit to Mkhaya offers true value for money - all rates quoted are fully inclusive of park entry fee, delicious bush cuisine, all activities (open Land Rover Game Drives and/or Walking Safaris) and truly unique, accomodation. Unique, intimate encounters with Mkhaya's wildlife are almost guaranteed and all travel within the reserve is solely by Big Game Parks' open Land Rovers or by foot on a guided Walking Safaris. The latter was recently quoted as being '...on par with a mountain gorilla encounter in Central Africa', by photo-journalist Stephen Cunliffe in Wild Magazine.

After a day out in the hot African bush, return to a bird-rich riverine forest camp and enjoy an ice-cold drink beneath the giant sausage tree before retiring to a unique and luxurious semi-open stone and thatch cottage to drift off to sound of the bush.

Mkhaya is staffed and patrolled entirely by Swazis from neighbouring communities and currently boasts what is arguably Africa's most effective anti-poaching unit. It is totally self-financing through visitor revenues and your support is greatly appreciated as a means of sustaining this unique international conservation effort.

Entry to the park must be booked in advance and guests are met at the pick-up point at either 10am or 4pm according to their package itinerary.

A trip to Mkhaya is a trip into Real Africa - a soul enriching, quality experience you'll never forget. Don't miss out, book today!

Essential Information: Please note pre-booking is required, children under 10 yrs old are not permitted and there are fixed entry and exit times of 10am or 4pm depending on your itinerary - please view the Packages tab for all available options.