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Book Southern Africa 5 Initial Mapping AndrewS Date 16/9/09 Road Scale All key roads labelled? Hierarchy Date Title Hydro Chapter Swaziland Editor Cxns Spot colours removed? Hierarchy Nthpt Masking in Illustrator done? Symbols Author MC Cxns Date Book Inset/enlargement correct? Off map Notes dest'ns Border Locator B2 Key NA Author Cxns Date

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Swaziland

Why Go? Mbabane...... 517 In short: big things come in small packages. The intrigu- Ezulwini Valley...... 518 ing kingdom of Swaziland is diminutive, but boasts a huge Malkerns Valley...... 521 checklist for any visitor. Rewarding wildlife watching? Tick. Manzini...... 522 Adrenalin-boosting activities such as rafting and mountain biking? Tick. Lively and colourful local culture, with cele- Northwestern Swaziland...... 523 brations and ceremonies still common practice? Tick. Plus there are superb walking trails, stunning mountain and flat- ...... 523 land scenery, and excellent, high-quality handicrafts. Malolotja Nature Presiding over this is King Mswati III, the last remaining Reserve...... 523 absolute monarch in Africa, who, despite his critics, is is the Eastern Swaziland...... 524 source of national pride, and local culture is flourishing. Royal National This is exemplified in its national festivals – the Incwala Park...... 524 ceremony and the Umhlanga (Reed) dance. Mlawula Nature The excellent road system makes Swaziland a pleasure Reserve...... 524 to navigate. Accommodation ranges from hostels to family- Mkhaya Game Reserve.524 friendly hotels, wilderness lodges and upmarket retreats. Many travellers make a flying visit on their way to Kruger National Park, but it’s well worth lingering here if you can.

Best Wildlife When to Go Experiences Mbabane »»Mkhaya Game Reserve °C/°F Temp Rainfall inches/mm (p524) 40/104 12/300 »» Hlane Royal National Park 30/86 (p524) 8/200 20/68

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