Travelling south from Kruger to Kwazulu Natal you pass through scenic Swaziland, a tiny, landlocked kingdom surrounded by mountains, and on three sides by South Africa. To drive through takes about eight hours. We recommend a night or two to take in the arts and crafts of the Swazi people, and for rhino tracking on foot in the Mkhaya Game reserve.
Mkhaya
Mkhaya in mountainous southeast Swaziland, was developed as the country’s official refuge for endangered species.Consequently, you are likely to see many of the rarer animals and Mkhaya’s guides enable you to get really close to big game.The accommodation is unusual too – open-sided huts of stone and thatch keep you at one with nature in the African bush....
Reilly's Rock Hilltop Lodge
Reilly's Rock Hilltop Lodge inside Mlilwane Game Reserve, was built at the turn of the century as a home for the Reilly family, which founded this reserve. Comfortably furnished in period style, this attractive homestead is set against a mountain backdrop and has commanding views of the game-studded plain below. Activities include horse-riding and walking trails among the game, mountain-biking...
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