Lovely hill top scenery: Malolotja Nature Reserve is in the western mountains, and is one of the most impressive mountain parks in Southern Africa. With fabulous scenery and unspoilt wilderness, the reserve is the largest proclaimed and protected area in Swaziland. Complementing the view is the opportunity to see many animal species, including many unique types of bird life as well as some spectacular flowers.

The wide variety of flora and fauna includes many tree species, such as yellowwoods, stinkwoods and the tall forest fever tree (Anthocleista grandiflora). In addition, there are several species of amaryllids, orchids and lilies, as well as; six species of proteas and two species of cycads (Encephalartos paucidentatus and E. laevifolius). You may also see the rock-loving plant streptocarpus (Streptocarpus dunnii)! This area also includes the top of Ngwenya (Crocodile) Mountain, and the magnificent Malolotja river, which flows into the Malolotja Falls, dropping 900 m through a beautiful steep sided gorge.