Ezulwini Valley is a valley of northwest
Swaziland. Also known as "The Valley of Heaven", the valley lasts for about 30 kilometres, and is bounded to the east by the Mdzimba hills. The historical capital of Swaziland
Lobamba is located in the valley, also known as the Royal Valley, a place of many legends of Swazi history. The main highway is the
MR3 road; some parts have four lanes. The valley extends as far down as
Kwaluseni. The valley contains a number of notable wildlife sanctuaries and features including the 4,500 hectare
Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary (established in 1964) and the
Royal Swazi Sun Hotel. The valley is undergoing significant development with the growth of
Tourism in Swaziland, with the building of "tacky" casinos, bars, hotels, shops such as the Gables Shopping Centre and urbanization. Also of note is the
Ezulwini Handicrafts Centre and Swazi National Museum in Lobamba. Despite the urban developments in the valley the landscape still has some "soft green hills and plains-game grazing in the lush lands below."