Mlawula offers a range of hiking trails, varying from short walks to overnight trails.

Mlawula Nature Reserve has a number of trails, ranging in duration from 1.5 hours to 2 days (all water must be carried) offering a rare opportunity for visitors to walk self-guided through the bushveld to experience the more intimate encounters with nature and wildlife. The trails in the Lubombo mountains provide excellent views across Swaziland to the west and as far as the Mozambique coast in the east. Mlawula is renowned for its ancient caves some of which can be reached via day trails.

Guided hikes which include the Mlawula trails are available with All Out Africa.