Beyond Routes

Eswatini

Eswatini: Africa’s hidden tropical kingdomWhen you cross the border into the Kingdom of Eswatini (formerly Swaziland), you immediately notice that the atmosphere changes. This small, independent country has an incredibly relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.

The landscape feels surprisingly tropical, with gently rolling green hills covered in vast banana plantations. The transition into this unique kingdom is also wonderfully relaxed: the border crossings with South Africa are generally very quiet, and customs checks are quick and…