Eswatini

Eswatini (previously known as Swaziland) is a landlocked kingdom with lovely scenery surrounded by South Africa on three sides and the Lubombo Mountains and Mozambique to the east. It is a popular stop between KwaZulu-Natal and Kruger to break up the drive, enjoy a game reserve such as in Mkhaya Private Game Reserve, and learn about the country’s fascinating cultural traditions. One of the more famous traditions is the ‘Reed Dance’ ceremony held at the Eludzidzini Royal Residence – an annual event which allows King Mswati III to choose an additional wife from the many thousands of young women (at time of writing he has 13!)