Swaziland

Relaxed Swaziland offers fine mountain scenery, wildlife parks and a traditional way of life. National culture is strongly linked to the monarchy, which plays a major role in government and ceremonial matters.

Ezulwini Valley is home to the main hotels, well placed for a range of wildlife and cultural excursions from its picturesque central location. The excellent golf course at Royal Swazi takes full advantage of the mountain terrain.

Wildlife reserves offer safaris in contrasting scenery, diverse habitats with abundant birdlife. Walking and biking safaris can be arranged. Hlane has large herds of plains game with elephant, white rhino, lion, cheetah and leopard. Mkhaya is one of the best places to see black rhino.

Hiking, rafting and sleep-aboard river boats add to the varied activities that are easily combined with any or all of Kruger Park, Zululand and southern Mozambique.