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Boutique hotels in Eswatini
Eswatini is a small mountain kingdom with game reserves where you can walk among rhinos, and a handful of friendly, craft-minded lodges.
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Eswatini by setting
Eswatini is one of Africa's smallest countries and one of the few remaining monarchies, a land of green valleys, granite mountains and game reserves, with a strong tradition of crafts and ceremonies. Lodges here are small, relaxed and often family-run.
The Ezulwini Valley
The valley between Mbabane and Manzini is the center of the country's craft and hospitality scene, with candle and glass workshops, art studios and small hotels. Mbabane, the capital, is a compact hill town.
Game reserves
Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary, Hlane Royal National Park and Mkhaya Game Reserve offer rare opportunities to see rhinos on foot, along with elephants and lions at Hlane. Malolotja, in the northwest, is a high wilderness of rivers and waterfalls.
When to go
The dry, cooler months from May to September are best for wildlife. Summers are hot and wet.
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Questions about Eswatini
Where is the best place for a boutique hotel in Eswatini?
Ezulwini Valley is our top-ranked boutique hotel destination in Eswatini, followed by Mlilwane and Hlane.
What kinds of boutique hotel destinations does Eswatini have?
Our 4 destinations in Eswatini are 3 safari & wildlife and 1 countryside.