After doing a little reading beforehand, it looked like Ezulwini Valley and Malkerns Vally were the most interesting places to spend my very little time in Swaziland on. I must admit I had high hopes, so that might be a contributing factor to why I wasn’t all that impressed with most of the things I had put on my to-do-list. I stopped by Mantenga Nature Reserve, King Sobhuza II Memorial Park, and Ludzidzini Royal Village, which I was not able to visit, as it is open to the public during ceremonies only. Information had also said that the valleys had beautiful scenery to offer. Well… Swazi shopping on the other hand though, will empty your pockets!
Not finding a tour I would like to join, I asked the hotel to hire me a taxi, which could take me to the places I wanted to go. With things going very quickly, it saved me time and money.
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I haven’t heard of the Swazi Valleys before, even checked the location on google maps! But this situation is happening to me quite often – as much as I try to lower my expectations, the places I often want to visit the most end up not impressing me that much! #TheWeeklyPostcard
Swaziland might not be the most visited country in the world, but with South Africa on every corner, I kind of had to stop by while there. Happens too often to me too 🙂
It sounds like hiring a taxi was a good idea. #TheWeeklyPostcard
It sure was 🙂
Strange that a site wasn’t open because it’s only open to the public during ceremonies. Normally it’s the other way around! Thanks for linking up with #TheWeeklyPostcard!
That is actually true. Didn’t think about that. Could be because it is a royal residence, and they don’t want people running around inside the compound… Or maybe it is the Swazi way of things 🙂
That flowering tree is just amazing! Swaziland seems like an intriguing place and the handicrafts sound lovely #TheWeeklyPostcard
Got some nice shots, but was not as incredible as I had hoped/imagined. The handicraft is superb!!
I don’t know much about Swaziland, so sorry to hear it didn’t meet your expectations and I’m surprised about the shopping. Thanks for sharing on #TheWeeklyPostcard
I didn’t know much either, but figured I had to stop by being in the “neighbourhood” 🙂 Love the handicraft!!