We in North America and Europe are used to digital mapping and house numbering address schemes. (Much of the Spanish-speaking world still use house names, Edificio Raul, and Japan uses a hierarchy address scheme of prefecture, municipality, wards, district, and town or village.) In Swaziland, addresses are step-by instructions:

Depart Maputo on the EN2 past Matola and Boane. Approximately 5km after Boane turn left onto the EN5, passing the quarry on your right. Continue straight with this...

Neat, quiet private lodges and game reserve

Update: I had previously given Mbuluzi 5 stars. Stayed at Nkhankanga lodge.

This time, I booked a campsite for family fishing. Everything was lovely until the site manager came through, questioning us about a flyer I had made for my FAMILY. He actually said that we "looked like" we were going to "make plenty of noise." Next thing, he showed up at our site with his dogs who ran through our campsite, ate our fishing bait, and were in our camp...

This is an absolutely amazing place and we are only sorry that we only had 2 nights here - we would have loved to stay longer. We stayed in Vovovo - wonderfully spacious accommodation with separate buildings for each couple/person, and in the prettiest of surroundings. The staff at Mbuluzi are incredible - kind (staying late to welcome us when our arrival was delayed), responsive and friendly, as well as really knowledgeable. We loved the game drives - both self-drive and with a guide -...