Mlilwane, Swaziland

... focused on the orphans of the village. As approximately one third of the population is HIV positive, there are many orphans in Swaziland. In this particular village there are over 200. As we entered the village some were there to welcome us. The lady in ...

... . The people are very friendly and go out of their way to be helpful. We headed for the Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary, Swaziland's pioneer conservation area, a beautiful, secluded sanctuary situated in Swaziland's "Valley of Heaven." Our accommodation in the ...

... to find out what they're called, I think they may be a kind of acacia but I don't know. By the time we crossed into Swaziland it was dark so I didn't see much. The backpackers where I decided to stay is in a game park, and wonderfully quiet and peaceful, ...

... making these amazing candles, which a group of foreigners began promoting. Now they not only have a beautiful showroom in Swaziland, they export all over the world. Some of the candles are shaped like animals and others incorporate African designs. They ...