Swaziland is Africa at its most beautiful and pure, featuring awe-inspiring landscapes, with protected nature and game reserves, boasting the big five, and is inhabited by a diversity of birdlife and game which will enthral the adventurous game seeker.
South Africa surrounds Swaziland on its Northern, Southern and Western borders, and Mozambique to the East – this little country, with its rich game life, is completely land-locked.Swaziland is home to the Malolotja Falls, the Maguga Dam Cultural Villages, and boasts having the second largest granite rock in the world, but is the world largest exposed granite dome.
Named after the Swazi Tribe, Swaziland covers 17 363 m², with King Mswati the Third reigning supreme over this little kingdom in the heart of Southern Africa.
Traditional and different, Swaziland embraces an ancient culture, making this a place that will enthral all who decide to pay a visit to this magnificent African destination.
Piggs Peak (Hills of thunder), clear, sparkling streams, and splendid waterfalls make this an unforgettable experience for all who visit Swaziland.
PLACES OF INTEREST:
Maguna Dam
Malolotja
Mkhaya Game Reserve
Sibebe Rock
Maguga Dam:
African Bass Fishing has become the “in” thing to do when taking some time out from your busy schedule.
Maguga Dam, located on the Komati River, is home to the “Giant” or “Monster” Bass, with catches peaking over the past couple of months, the current record holder boasting a catch of 5.4 kg.
Malolotja:
You will wish that time could stand still when visiting the splendid Malolotja Game Reserve .This will prove to be one of the most amazing experiences you will ever have! The Malolotja Nature Reserve is a protected Mountain Park showcasing spectacular scenery with a kaleidoscope of flora and fauna.
Unspoilt by man, you can practically hear the buck grazing amidst the birdsong; this reserve is spread over a massive area of no less than 18 000 hectares, nestled in the North-Western part of Swaziland.
Rising in the East of the Malolotja Reserve, is the Malolotja River, meandering through the reserve and tumbling over the mountain range forming part of the many waterfalls, including the Malolotja Falls which is Swaziland’s highest waterfall, plummeting 900 meters below to the Nkomati River.
Mkhaya Game Reserve:
Indigenous to Africa, Nguni Cattle is proving to be good value for money, and in 1979, Mkhaya was established to save this breed of cattle, although farmers are now cottoning onto the value of the Nguni. Mkhaya was originally established to conserve the breed, but over the years other endangered species have also been introduced, such as the black rhino, sable antelope, the roan antelope, the white rhino the tsessebe, elephant and other breeds with conservation being the primary reason for the start-up of the Mkhaya Game Reserve, which was named after the Acacia Nigrescens Tree, which dominates the park.
Sibebe Rock:
Found just outside of Mbabane, the capital of Swaziland is the massive granite monolith.
Sibebe is the second largest rock in the world - only Ayers Rock in Australia, is bigger.
This famous geological feature with its sheer and unbroken sides is regarded as the largest exposed Granite dome in the world. Sibebe offers an exciting climb, which offers a stunning, scenic view from the rock’s summit. Ascending the rock is relatively easy, but the descent can be tricky, therefore it is advisable to use a guide for assistance.
