​Getting There – Hlane Royal NP

Alan Murphy
Expert
By Alan Murphy

Alan is a renowned Africa expert and has authored many Lonely Planet guidebooks, including the Swaziland section of their 'South Africa, Lesotho & Swaziland' guide.

Alan has authored many Lonely Planet guidebooks, including the Swaziland section of their 'South Africa, Lesotho & Swaziland' guide.

Alan has authored the Swaziland section of Lonely Planet's 'South Africa, Lesotho & Swaziland' guide.

Alan researched and wrote about Swaziland for Lonely Planet.

Map of Eswatini Map of Eswatini
Eswatini Map

Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) is almost completely surrounded by South Africa. Most people visit Hlane Royal National Park as part of a larger tour of South Africa.

People visiting Hlane typically fly into O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), near Johannesburg, as their entry point into the region.

If you’re on a self-drive tour of South Africa and Eswatini, you will probably get your rental car in Johannesburg. The distance from Johannesburg to Hlane is about 450km/280mi, and the driving time is about 5 hours*.

You could also fly from Johannesburg to King Mswati III International Airport (SHO) in Manzini, hire a car here and drive to Hlane. The distance is about 70km/45mi and the drive takes about 1 hour*.

*Driving times are only a rough indication. You should always consider the possibility of significant delays.

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Airlines & Ticket Prices

Please check Skyscanner to see which airlines can take you to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), and what tickets would cost.

Domestic Flights

You can book flights from Johannesburg to Manzini in Eswatini with SA Airlink and Eswatini Air.

Passport, Visa & Other Entry Requirements

Please check our Getting There – Eswatini page to learn more about passport, visa, COVID-19 and other entry requirements.

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