Animals in Eswatini

Eswatini’s compact territory holds remarkable biodiversity, with savannas and wetlands that support elephants, giraffes, hippos, and rare birds like the blue crane or crowned crane.

The lion, deeply respected in Eswatini’s culture and symbolizing strength and leadership, is considered the national animal despite being rarely spotted in the wild today.

Dangerous wildlife in Eswatini includes hippos, buffaloes, elephants, and venomous snakes like the black mamba, making caution essential in wild areas and reserves.

Eswatini's wildlife highlights include large mammals like rhinos and elephants, elusive predators such as leopards, and reptiles like the black mamba and crocodile.