The huge diversity of climatic and
vegetation zones represented in
Swaziland is incredible for a country of its
size. Beautiful rolling grasslands,
mountain streams, waterfalls and small
pockets of indigenous forests
characterize the Highveld in
the west.

The Middleveld is slightly warmer, a little
more tropical and includes the Ezulwini
Valley (Valley of Heaven). It is here that
most of the Kingdom's major tourist
attractions are concentrated, including
hotels, spas and casinos.

The hot, dry Lowveld is home to three of
the Kingdom's five reserves and the only
populations of big game in Swaziland.
At Mkhaya Game Reserve, endangered
animals such as black and white rhino
find refuge. Hlane Royal National Park
also supports white rhino, elephant and
lion.

Malolotja Nature Reserve's beautiful hills
are a hiker's dreams come true, and day
trails on horseback can be undertaken
through game-filled valleys or to historical
sites. Fly-fishing can be enjoyed in the
clear mountain streams in the reserve.
For the adventurous there are white-water
rafting trips and abseiling into
inaccessible gorges.

Crafts are quite different from the rest of
the region and are very sophisticated in
design and execution. Some of the more
renowned include the superb recycled
glassware made at Ngwenya, the
exquisitely patterned handmade Swazi
Candles and beautiful printed objects.
There are also weaving studios, clothing
manufacturers and potters.