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By Alan Murphy
Alan researched and wrote about Swaziland for Lonely Planet.

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Hlane Royal National Park offers good wildlife viewing throughout the year. Many of the flagship species are kept in large drive-through enclosures, making them easy to find. However, the best wildlife viewing is during the dry winter months, from May to September. The bush thins out and animals gather around waterholes and rivers. Conditions tend to improve as winter progresses, and September is particularly lovely.


Best Time May to September (Dry season)
High Season December to January and July to August (It never gets very busy)
Low Season April to mid-June and September to November (Low-season rates may apply)
Best Weather April to May and September to October (Mild weather and little rain)
Worst Weather June to August (Chilly mornings and nights) and December to February (Hot and humid)

May to September Dry Season – Winter

October to April Wet Season – Summer

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Safari Tours to Hlane Royal NP

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$911 pp (USD)

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You Visit: Mbabane (Start), Mlilwane WS, Hlane Royal NP, Mbabane (End)

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