The Kingdom of Swaziland is a landlocked country bordered by South Africa and Mozambique. It features several National Parks and Game Reserves – heaven for the wildlife photographer. I was privileged to visit Hlane National Park and Mkaya Game Reserve.
Lioness with two cubs (Panthera leo), Hlane Royal National Park, Swaziland
Hlane means “wilderness” in Swati and Hlane Royal National Park is Swaziland’s largest protected area. With 30 000 hectares of Swazi bushveld, Hlane is home to an abundant and diverse wildlife. Together with Mkhaya Game Reserve, these are the best places in Africa for tracking and photographing elephant and rhino on foot.
Lioness with two cubs (Panthera leo), Hlane Royal National Park, Swaziland
Juvenile nyala (Tragelaphus angasi) with its mother, Mkhaya Game Reserve, Swaziland
African elephant (Loxodonta africana) close-up, Mkhaya Game Reserve, Swaziland
Close up portrait of juvenile white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum), Mkhaya Game Reserve, Swaziland
White rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) grazing with sunset in background, Mkhaya Game Reserve, Swaziland
African elephant (Loxodonta africana) bull in full charge, Mkhaya Game Reserve, Swaziland
Close up portrait of white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum), Hlane Royal National Park, Swaziland