Price
2026
7 nights no camping - £1,295 per person sharing
7 nights including 2 nights camping - £1,390 per person sharing
Dates & Prices
ESWATINI
Chubeka Trails - 2 Itineraries
Overview
We are thrilled to offer our first destination in Eswatini with Chubeka Trails on the Milwane Wildlife Sanctuary. Milwane is situated in the picturesque Ezulwini Valley (Valley of Heaven), flanked by dramatic backdrop of mountains and the huge Usuthu Forest stetchinng into the distance. Chubeka Trails explores on horseback the northern section of the 4560 hectare park, as far as Luphohlo Peak.
Mlilwane is a thin sliver of land, at most 4km wide, thus unable to support large herds of game. However, between the grasslands, dams, mountain and forests, there are a number of animal species to be seen including crocodile, zebra, blue wildebeest, kudu, nyala, impala, blesbuck, reedbuck, warthog, grey duiker and at least three species of mongoose. Seldom seen, but present in the sanctuary are the ever-elusive leopard and a variety of smaller mammals like bushbaby, aardvark, genet, porcupine, honey badger and civet.
The Mlilwane Hill has been fenced off for the propagation of locally rare and threatened species. Slow movement along trails and roads provide sightings of waterbuck, steenbok, red hartebeest, red and blue duiker, klipspringer, oribi and suni. Reptiles are well represented in crocodiles, monitor lizards, skinks and the southern tree agama, with a good selection of snakes. Amphibians let their presence be known near the water sources just prior rain – painted reed frog, caco’s, platanna, puddle and stream frogs and at least four species of toad.
You will also have the opportunity to experience KaMsholo, a wildlife rich 700 hectare reserve dominated by the Umbrella Acacia with a wide range of species included giraffe, reedback, waterbuck and ostrich.
The Chubeka Trails motto is “Rough a little, remember it forever”, guests are encouraged to live the experience to the full by taking part grooming, feeding, saddling up and helping prepare food on overnight camp outs.
Location
Milwane, Eswatini
Airport
Johannesburg, S.A. or KM3, Eswatini
Duration
7 nights
When to go
May-December
Riding level
Intermediate to Advanced
Weight
80 kg / 12.6 stone / 176.4 lbs
Group size
10 max
Accommodation
Lodges and optional comfortable but rustic fly camp
Included
All the riding, accommodation, meals and conservation fee
Extras
Single supplement £110
Excluded
Flights, transfers, transfers between parks, drinks in restaurants and tips.
Price guarantee
All our riding holidays hold a price guarantee. We believe in your piece of mind on price when you book with us and will refund the difference should you find the same riding holiday elsewhere at a lower price.
Exchange rate
Rates are subject to daily exchange rate fluctuations, please refer to our Terms and Conditions for full details.
Transfers
1. South Africa to Eswatini
There are numerous scheduled road shuttle services from either Sandton or Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg to Ezulwini, Eswatini.
Apart from Self-drive, this is currently the recommended travel mode to Eswatini due to time and cost involved in flying. Eswatini’s KM3 Airport is over 1hour away from Mlilwane.
Rates may vary between shuttle services but the average return rate is £60 per person, or one way £32 per person.
2. Inter Park (Mlilwane to KaMsholo)
Chubeka Trails charters a private transfer between Mlilwane and KaMsholo. These charters are offered at fixed prices, and shared across the number of riders in a given group. We have two rates for these transfers, linked to group size:
1 – 4 guests £210
5 – 8 guests £315
Departure dates
2026
Lodge based
24 September – 1 October
October & November dates available subject to availability
6 – 13 December
Including 2 nights fly camp
6 – 13 May
25 May – 1 June
15 – 22 June
3 – 10 July
28 August – 4 September
Alternative dates can be organised depending on availability, please contact us to discuss your requirements.
Riding & Itinerary
Chubeka Trails have over 50 horses, mainly Warmblood crosses with Boerperd and Arab, but also include Friesian, Clydesdale and Percheron crossbreeds. They range in height from 14.2hh to 16hh.
Tack is English style with comfortable Leon Liversage Enduro saddles.
Itinerary - no camping
Day 1
Arrive Mlilwane by 3pm, introductory 1 hour evening ride followed by dinner in the restaurant.
Accommodation – Lontweni Rondavels
Day 2
Breakfast in the restaurant, set our around 7.30am for a 3 hour ride on the plains. Lunch back at the restaurant followed by a 2 hour ride in the afternoon. Dinner in the restaurant.
Accommodation – Lontweni Rondavels
Day 3
After breakfast 4 hour rock of Execution Trail or full day Usushwana River Trail.
Accommodation – Lontweni Rondavels
Day 4
Breakfast then a 4 hour speciality lunch ride
Sunset drive followed by dinner.
Accommodation – Lontweni Rondavels
Day 5
After breakfast, 3 hr mountain trail. Lunch in the restaurant and 1 hour evening ride before dinner.
Accommodation – Lontweni Rondavels
Day 6
Breakfast then 2 hour morning ride. Transfer to KaMsholo with lunch on arrival. 1 hour evening ride followed by dinner in the restaurant.
Accommodation – Tinsele Camp
Day 7
Early morning 3 hour Nguni Mustering ride with bush breakfast. Lunch in the restaurant and 2 hour evening ride before dinner.
Accommodation – Tinsele Camp
Day 8
Breakfast in the restaurant
Depart
With 2 nights camping:
Day 1
Arrive Mlilwane by 3pm, introductory 1 hour evening ride followed by dinner in the restaurant.
Accommodation – Lontweni Rondavels
Day 2
Breakfast in the Restaurant, set our around 7.30am for a 3 hour ride on the Plains. Lunch back at the restaurant followed by a 2 hour ride in the afternoon. Dinner in the restaurant.
Accommodation – Lontweni Rondavels
Day 3
Breakfast in the Restaurant, the depart on 2 night sleep out – (5-6 hours). Saddlebag Lunch and Campfire Dinner
Accommodation – EmaSomini Fly Camp (rustic)
Day 4
Breakfast in Camp followed by day Ride into Mlilwane North (4-5 hours). Campfire Dinner
Accommodation – EmaSomini Fly Camp (rustic)
Day 5
Breakfast in Camp followed by day ride back to Mlilwane Rest Camp (4-5 hours). Saddlebag Lunch.
Sunset Drive and dinner in the restaurant.
Accommodation – Lontweni Rondavels
Day 6
Breakfast then 2 hour Morning Ride. Transfer to KaMsholo with Lunch on arrival. 1 hour Evening Ride followed by dinner in the restaurant
Accommodation – Tinsele Camp
Day 7
Early morning 3 hour Nguni Mustering ride with Bush Breakfast. Lunch in the restaurant and 2hour evening ride before dinner.
Accommodation – Tinsele Camp
Day 8
Breakfast in the Restaurant
Depart
Horses
Mainly Warmblood crosses with Boerperd and Arab
Riding level
Intermediate to Advanced
Type of riding
1-4 hour trail rides. The fly camp itinerary demands for slightly longer hours in the saddle.
Tack
English style with comfortable Leon Liversage Enduro saddles
Weight limit
80 kg / 12.6 stone / 176.4 lbs
Group size
10 max
Accommodation & Meals
Whether you choose the camping or no camping option, you will have the chance to stay at Milwane’s Rest Camp in the Milwane Animal Sanctuary and Tinsels Camp, situated at KaMsholo Bushveld Safaris.
Lantweni Rondavels at Milwane’s Rest Camp
En-Suite open plan rondavels with comfortable beds, kitchenettes and a veranda area. There is a swimming pool on site. Breakfast & dinner at the Hippo Haunt Restaurant that overlooks a picturesque Bird Pool where you can admire hippo, crocodile and a wide variety of bird life.
Tinsele Camp at KaMsholo Bushveld
Pretty thatched huts with bedroom, bathroom and a kitchenette. Swimming pool on site. Breakfast & Dinner The Trading Post with inside dining and deck area serving a range of traditional and modern dishes.
Out on the overnight trail camps the camping is as comfortable as rustic can be – enjoy nature with a little roughing it. Canvas dome tents are used complete with canvas bedrolls, mattress and bedding. Towels are provided for each guest and warm tree showers are available.
Catering is basic, wholesome and in keeping with the trail concept – fresh fruit and vegetables, with meals prepared on the open fire where possible.
Accommodation
Lodges and optional comfortable but rustic fly camp
Single Supplement
Possible to have a single room and tent for an additional fee
Meals
Inform us about food allergies and intolerances
Drinks
Drinks are payable in restaurants
The Destination
Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary is in the Ezulwini Valley of central Swaziland, south of the city of Mbabane. Its grassy southern plains are home to animals such as antelopes and zebras, as well as many birds. Several trails and tracks suitable for horses run up Nyonyane Mountain to the craggy summit known as Execution Rock. The Nyakato viewpoint overlooks Mantenga waterfall and the Usushwana Valley below.
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