The third part of our South African trip took us into Swaziland through the usual border checks, which were carried out with great efficiency. We rejoined our van across the border and began a spectacular drive up into the beautiful hills. We stopped for lunch at Piggs Peak where there is a lovely craft place with an award winning shop selling silver and sisal jewellery and fine houseware. We stayed in a stunning 'village', Hawane, where the cabins are made in a psuedo-traditional style. They are a wonderful combination of traditional building and innovative luxury! We were very comfortable there. A days trekking in the Malolotja Nature Reserve brought us the rewards of fabulous panoramas, wild flowers, waterfalls and the elusive biesbok. Once again our drivers and chief guide cooked for us. This time it was in the backpackers area of the village - and was just as good for that!
The next day saw us back in the van again, heading through the capital, Mbabane and on to a kilometer long craft area at Mbabane, where we stopped and bought traditional crafts. The rest of the day was a drive to Mkuze Game Reserve and this is the next part of the trip.
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