Dombeya Game Reserve Travel Guide: Top Sights in Eswatini, Tours &

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Dombeya Game Reserve- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Natural Scenery; Eswatini; 5 Reviews

Suggested Duration: 4 hours

Discover Dombeya Game Reserve in central Eswatini, nestled just 15–20 minutes from Manzini, nestled among gentle rolling hills with Mliba Mountain gracing the skyline. Once threatened by poaching and illegal clearing, the reserve has undergone ecological restoration since its acquisition in 2014 and now supports healthy populations of giraffe, wildebeest, zebra, kudu, nyala, waterbuck, impala, warthog—and even elusive caracal and jackal—across a network of self-driven gravel roads and over 10 km of walking and hiking trails. Visitors stay in self-catering luxury lodges, each featuring at least two bedrooms, en-suite bathrooms, an expansive wrap-around veranda, private pool, and even Starlink internet access. Wildlife-watchers savor uninterrupted access to watering holes and panoramic bushveld views directly from their verandas or private trails, while a rich bird list—exceeding 210 species—adds quiet delight to the encounters.

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Reviews of Dombeya Game Reserve

Colin Wells

5
Reviewed: 2025-07-20

I had a lovely stay here - in one of the lodges. So comfortable, well set out, with brai and pool, and it was so tranquil. The reserve was also beautiful - plenty of walks, wildlife and lovely sunsets. Just what I needed - a bit of an escape.
Gina

5
Reviewed: 2025-07-18

A beautiful and luxurios, peaceful holiday home in Dombeya Game Reserve. This is self catering, good shops are within a 20 minute drive. Watch the wildlife from the comfy loungers on your terrace and enjoy sighting the many different birds. We enjoyed the bush walks, encountered giraffes, zebras, bush pigs, antelope and many birds.
seneme dlamini

5
Reviewed: 2025-07-17

This is the best place to visit. The wild Life, the nature and the accommodation is everything. A complete 10 out of 10. I can't wait to visit again
Janneke

5
Reviewed: 2025-01-20

This was the best accomodation of our three week trip in South Africa and eSwatini last August (I should’ve posted this review earlier!) We only stayed for two nights but wish we’d stayed longer. The reserve and lodge are simply magical. We will definitely be back one day!
Bartholome Hennemann

5
Reviewed: 2024-09-17

This place is absolutely stunning! We stayed for two nights and will definitely come again! …starting with a prompt and super friendly communication with the host and a very clean cottage, the sunset views are gorgeous. Giraffes passing by frequently and pretty close, pool and fireplace are perfect. Seriously, there’s not one single thing we missed or could be improved!! :)