“There is something about safari life that makes you forget all your sorrows and feel as if you had drunk half a bottle of champagne — bubbling over with heartfelt gratitude for being alive.” Karen Blixen
Scenic and diverse, the Mlawula Nature Reserve occupies a transitional zone extending from the lowveld up into the Lebombo Mountains. Landscapes here range from dry savannah to rolling green valleys and dense riverine forests, with mountains rising south to north along the Mozambique border. Due to the contrasting ecological zones, wildlife is diverse , boasting 353 species of birds lowveld species, savannah species and Indian ocean wetland species,60 species of small and large animals such as Elephant, Leopard, Hyena, African Wild dog, Serval Cat, Aardvark,wildebeest, kudu, impala, many insects, and an impressive array of plants.