Ehlane Wildlife Sanctuary
Located In The Northwestern Corner Of The Country About 44 Miles (70 Km) From Manzini, This 55-Square-Mile (142 Km2) Sanctuary Is Composed Of Unspoiled Acacia Bushveld. Over10 000 Animals Congregate Here During The Dry Months, But Move South With The Coming Of Spring Rains.
Wildlife Includes Black-Backed Jackal, Spotted Hyena, Gi¬raffe, Kudu, Blue Wildebeest, Waterbuck, Steenbok And Zebra. Some Roads Are Impassable In The Rainy Season.
Accommodation - Class D: * Bhubesi Rest Camp Has Three Self-Service Lodges.
Class F: * Ndlovu Rest Camp Has Rustic Huts (Ten Beds) And Ablution Block.
Camping: Camping Is Allowed.
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