Plan your visit to Highland Fling Nature Reserve

Discover the beauty of this unique nature reserve, where trails lead you through unspoiled terrain and bird calls entice you around another corner, every visit helps support a bigger mission.

What You’ll Experience

Birding Hotspot

With over 227 bird species recorded in the area, bring your binoculars and camera, you never know what you’ll see!

Unspoiled trails

Walk along natural ridges and forested gorges. The terrain is wild and mostly unmarked, great for the curious and adventurous.

Raw Natural Beauty

A tumbling river, rocky outcrops and rich biodiversity, Highland Fling Nature Reserve is unspoiled Eswatini at its finest.

Helpful Information for Visitors

Opening Hours

Currently not open to the public, volunteer visits only by arrangement.

Location

On the boundary of the Manzimnyame Protected Landscape, Eswatini.

Accessibility

No formal roads or signage yet, access is by 4×4 only or on foot. We’ll send specific directions after confirming your visit.

What to Bring

  • Water & snacks
  • Sun protection
  • Good hiking shoes
  • Binoculars
  • Respect for nature 💚

Reserve Visiting Guidelines

DOs – Help Us Keep the Reserve Safe

  • Stay on natural paths and respect marked areas
  • Observe wildlife quietly and from a distance
  • Take all litter with you, leave no trace
  • Wear proper footwear and sun protection
  • Ask before visiting, access is currently limited
  • Enjoy the space with mindfulness and care

DON’Ts – Let’s Protect What Matters

  • Don’t light fires or play loud music
  • Don’t disturb or feed wild animals
  • No unauthorized overnight camping
  • Don’t bring pets, they may disrupt local wildlife
  • Don’t pick plants or remove natural materials
  • Don’t go off-trail into sensitive areas

“We are building a sanctuary — tread lightly and help us protect this land for generations to come.”

Map & Contact

Where We Are

We’ll send GPS pins and directions upon confirmation. Until formal infrastructure is in place, visits must be arranged in advance.

📩 Interested in visiting or volunteering? Reach out and we’ll get back to you with next steps.

Be Part of Something Wild and Wonderful

We’re not just protecting land, we’re nurturing a dream. If you’d like to walk our trails, lend a hand, or simply learn more, we invite you to be part of Highland Fling’s journey.