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August 17th 2023
Published: November 25th 2023
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Dear All My last two days in the wonderful little Kingdom of Swaziland were spent at the very special Hlane Royal National Park. I checked out of my very spacious self-catering chalet and said goodbye to its very helpful host, Lello, before taking two minibuses from the nearby Gables shopping centre to the Park. The first minibus took a ridiculous one-and-a-half hours to drive the mere 15 miles ... Read Full Entry



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White RhinoWhite Rhino
White Rhino
Bush Walk
ImpalaImpala
Impala
Bush Walk
Me, GiraffeMe, Giraffe
Me, Giraffe
Bush Walk, Hlane Royal National Park
GiraffeGiraffe
Giraffe
Bush Walk
GiraffeGiraffe
Giraffe
Bush Walk
Giraffe FamilyGiraffe Family
Giraffe Family
Bush Walk
Giraffe FamilyGiraffe Family
Giraffe Family
Bush Walk
Giraffe FamilyGiraffe Family
Giraffe Family
Bush Walk
GiraffeGiraffe
Giraffe
Bush Walk
White Crested HelmetshrikeWhite Crested Helmetshrike
White Crested Helmetshrike
Bush Walk
Termite HillTermite Hill
Termite Hill
Bush Walk
Dominant Male, Bush WalkDominant Male, Bush Walk
Dominant Male, Bush Walk
You can see his recent battle wounds on his face
Cape StarlingCape Starling
Cape Starling
Bush Walk
Maribou StorkMaribou Stork
Maribou Stork
Bush Walk
HippoHippo
Hippo
Bush Walk
Helmeted Guinea FowlHelmeted Guinea Fowl
Helmeted Guinea Fowl
Bush Walk
Me, Ndlovu CampMe, Ndlovu Camp
Me, Ndlovu Camp
Hlane Royal National Park
Sunset at the Watering HoleSunset at the Watering Hole
Sunset at the Watering Hole
Ndlovu Camp
Sunset at the Watering HoleSunset at the Watering Hole
Sunset at the Watering Hole
Ndlovu Camp
OopsOops
Oops
I didn't see this sign until I'd walked through the area, Ndlovu Camp
Airlink Flight back to JohannesburgAirlink Flight back to Johannesburg
Airlink Flight back to Johannesburg
King Mswati III International Airport



25th November 2023

John Miranda
John & Miranda

Swazi
Nice rhino photographs.
25th November 2023

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Swazi
Thanks John 😊
25th November 2023

Home and Away
Bob Carlsen

Walking safaris...
Not sure I could have done that!
25th November 2023

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Walking Safaris
It was certainly different to being all safe and protected within a safari vehicle!
26th November 2023
White Rhino

Ake Och Emma
Ake Dahllof and Emma Holmbro

Lovely animal
It is so sad that rhinos are hunted for their horns. They are lovely animals and seeing them in the wild is just awesome. /Ake
26th November 2023
White Rhino

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Lovely Animal
Thanks Ake. I agree, a lovely animal, with too many sad stories about it. Hopefully things are changing now.
28th November 2023
White Rhino

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Caring for the Wildlife
I do think many people are learning they can earn more from tourism and caring for these great creatures than hunting them for the horns. Such lovely strong animals.
28th November 2023
White Rhino

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Rhinos
Yes, good point - hopefully things are changing for the rhino and other endangered species.
28th November 2023

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Swaziland Continues
You've found a lovely rustic home and Rhino's. I love seeing the African Wildlife. They are amazing animals. It is great you were so close. Your Rondavel accommodations look nice. The Simunye Country Club sounds lovely. I'm glad they arranged a cab back for you. Thanks for taking us along on this adventure with you.
28th November 2023

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Swaziland
Thanks for following along with me! I loved my short time in Swaziland, as also I did in Lesotho - two similar yet so different countries. African wildlife is just so amazing - just so many big animals in one place - how did that happen...!
28th November 2023
Hippo

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Hippos
I love hippos and the way they hide in the water. Such excitement when they pop up and you can see them better.
28th November 2023
Hippo

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Hippos
I love hippos too, I love their grumpiness. But of course would not want to be on the receiving end of it...
28th November 2023
Inyala Outside My Accommodation

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

African beauty
What a beautiful Inyala... it looks like he is looking for a friend.
28th November 2023
Inyala Outside My Accommodation

alex waring
Alexander Waring

African Beauty
Gorgeous animal - so beautiful, and so vulnerable out there sharing the land with such big predators - poor things...
28th November 2023
Hlane Royal National Park, Swaziland

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Swaziland
The long and winding trail.
28th November 2023
Hlane Royal National Park, Swaziland

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Swaziland
Ah yes, the long and winding safari road.
28th November 2023

cabochick
Andrea

Ah heaven
That is quite the accommodations, I would love it. And seeing the rhinos like that, super highlight, makes all the little things of travel non existent really. Fabulous! I’m like you, I have to adjust my expectations when I arrive at a new safari, beach, or activity, because the last place might have been better. I try not to compare. I’m a work in progress lol
28th November 2023

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Heaven
There were so many places on my summer trip which felt so lovely, such great accommodations. So different, so I felt I had some really varied experiences. Adjusting expectations is good, not something I'm always good at though, particularly towards the end of a trip...!

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