Canoe Safari trips depart from the Swazi Trails main office at Mantenga Craft Centre. Mantenga is an area at the south-west corner of the Ezulwini Valley and lies behind The Gables Pick 'n Pay Shopping Centre.
GPS co-ordinates for the Swazi Trails office are: S 26.26.413 E 31.10.986 ( 26°26'24.86"S / 31°10'59.12"E)
Road directions from the north (Mbabane direction):
Travel south and branch off the MR3 highway onto the MR103 after reaching the bottom of the Malagwane Hill hill (big descent outside Mbabane). The MR103 is also known as the "old" Ezulwini Road. It runs roughly parallel to the highway. Fly-off left, cross over and head through Ezulwini.
Pass the Royal Swazi Sun Hotel. Some 2.7km past the hotel you will see a sign that reads "Mantenga Craft Centre" - turn right here and follow the signs. 1 km further on prepare to turn right onto a dirt road, the centre is the building on the left hand side of the road, roughly opposite to Legends Backpacker Lodge. Parking for Swazi Trails is at the far end of the centre.
Road directions from the south (Manzini direction):
From Manzini head north on the MR3. Carry on past the Sidvokodvo, airport, Matsapha and Lozitha fly-off's. At the Lobamba off-ramp, take the fly-off left and then go left again crossing the Lusushwana River. Carry on past Somhlolo National Stadium (you'll see it on your right) and then exit the small traffic circle at 1 'o clock. At the next junction turn right on the MR103. Cross the Lusushwana River again. Then after approx. 400m turn left at the first tar road (if you reach Pick 'n Pay you've gone too far). 150m further on turn right and climb the hill. After about 700m turn left on a dirt road which leads into Mantenga Craft Centre. The Swazi Trails parking is on the far side of the centre.
Road directions from the Malkerns area / Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary:
Get out onto the MR103 - the old Ezulwini road and head north, passing Lobamba. A Caltex Service Station, King Sobhuza Memorial Park and Somhlolo National Stadium will be visible landmarks on your right. Carry on straight crossing a bridge over the Lusushwana River. Thereafter about 400m on, turn left at the first tar road (if you reach Pick 'n Pay you've gone too far). 150m further on turn right and climb the hill. After another 700m turn left on a dirt road which leads into Mantenga Craft Centre. The Swazi Trails parking is on the far side of the centre.
If you have any difficulty in finding the Swazi Trails office please call us on +268 4162180 or cell: +268 6020261
