There are many reasons why I love road trips and top of these reasons is that I often find myself mesmerised at how much Africa has to offer. I have always been fascinated by the history of Swaziland and on this road trip, the sovereign state proved to be magical.
A road trip from Pretoria to Swaziland with Getaway’s Deputy Editor, Tyson Jopson for the May issue, affirmed my love for the culture and heritage of Africa. The drive along the protected areas made me feel like a child again, as I sat at the back of the car, to get a better view. We took on the Hhohho region in Swaziland and this is what we uncovered.
Swaziland’s Sibebe Premium Lager.
The magnificent mountain scenery of Gobolondo Mountain. Taken by Tyson Jopson
The tale of a grieving maiden who cried after her Swazi warrior died, with her tears filling up the Phophonyane Falls; tackling a few giant rocks alongside Maguga Dam. By Tyson Jopson
Swaziland impala in their glory.
The Malolotja cabins, set in the tranquil bushveld. Image by Tyson Jospon
Unique batik items and basketry. Image by Tyson Jopson
Views of the Phophonyane Falls; The Peak Fine Craft Centre in Piggs Peak started off as a community project.
Read more from this story in the May 2017 issue of Getaway magazine.
Our May issue features the ultimate guide to Addo, free things to do in your city, a photographic getaway to South Luangwa and how to get the best of Nepal.
This article, Sacred Swaziland in images, was originally posted on the Getaway Blog by Ondela Mlandu.