Lubombo Mountains

Along the eastern border, forming a natural barrier between Swaziland and Mozambique, is a line of rugged volcanic hills known as the Lubombos, which rise abruptly from the lowveld to some 600m. This range extends far beyond Swaziland, following the Mozambique border north through the Kruger National Park and south into KwaZulu-Natal.

The Lubombos themselves are wild and beautiful – home to some exciting hikes, excellent community projects and rare fauna and flora. These wild hills harbour some unusual habitats, with the rare flora and fauna found nowhere else in the country.

A new initiative is opening up a number of eco-walking trails. The Lubombo Eco Trails is aimed at providing the adventure seeker with a unique ecological and cultural experience. It is a community-focused initiative: a growing adventure trails network including hiking, mountain biking, 4×4 routes, bird watching, cultural routes and river rafting. The Eco Trails will initiate a number of community-based enterprises, such as eco lodges and cultural attractions.