Emlembe

Emlembe rises to 1862 metres on the border with South Africa above Bulembu and is the highest point in Eswatini, a rounded grassland summit rather than a peak, with the Barberton mountain land running away to the north and the plantations of the northwest below. The rock underfoot is part of the Barberton greenstone belt, among the oldest exposed geology on the planet. There is no marked path to the top.

Highlights

• The summit - 1862 metres and the highest ground in the country.
• The grassland top - a rounded high point rather than a rock peak.
• The border view - Barberton country north and the plantations below.
• The ancient rock - part of the Barberton greenstone belt underfoot.

When to go

April to September is drier with clearer views. Summer mist covers the top for days at a time. Winter mornings are cold and frost is possible.

What to expect

There is no marked route and a guide or good navigation is needed. The summit sits on the border and access crosses private and plantation ground. Mist closes the view frequently.

Nearby

Bulembu is below to the south, and Malolotja is further south.

Key facts