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Hlane Royal National Park

Hlane Royal National Park is a national park in Eswatini, established in 1967, covering 300 km² (116 sq mi). Nature preserve in Eswatini.

Area
300 km²
Established
1967
Nearest airport
SHO · 20 km
Hlane Royal National Park
Photo: Bjørn Christian Tørrissen · CC BY-SA 4.0

Nearest airports to Hlane Royal National Park

  1. 1
    King Mswati III International Airport Flag of EswatiniMpaka, Eswatini Airports in Eswatini
    SHO20 kmstraight line
  2. 2
    Maputo Airport Flag of MozambiqueMaputo, Mozambique Airports in MozambiqueTransfers & Meet & Greet →
    MPM78 kmstraight line
  3. 3
    Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport Flag of South AfricaMbombela, South Africa Airports in South Africa
    MQP124 kmstraight line

More about Hlane Royal National Park

Hlane Royal National Park is one of 1 national park in Eswatini — nature preserve in Eswatini. It covers 300 km² (30,000 ha) — about 2.9 times the size of Paris (100% of the country's national park area).

History and protection

The park was established in 1967, 59 years ago, which makes it the oldest national park in Eswatini.

Visiting Hlane Royal National Park

The closest airport is King Mswati III International Airport (SHO), about 20 km away — around 26 minutes by car; alternatively Maputo Airport (MPM, 78 km). Other national parks within reach include Maputo National Park (1,718 km²), Sodwana Bay National Park (12 km²), Kruger National Park (19,623 km²) and Greater Kruger National Park (19,623 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.

Frequently asked questions

How big is Hlane Royal National Park?

300 km² — about 30,000 hectares or 116 square miles.

When was Hlane Royal National Park established?

In 1967 — 59 years ago.

What is the nearest airport to Hlane Royal National Park?

King Mswati III International Airport (SHO), about 20 km away in a straight line.

Data: Wikidata (CC0), English Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.