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(More customer reviews)First, I must comment on the lack of travel guides for the country of Swaziland. Most books simply lump the country into a few pages and stick it into a South Africa travel guide, so the fact Fleminger took the time to write a book (with 256 pages!) on the traveling in the country must be applauded. Without question it is the most up to date and comprehensive resource out there.
In terms of content, this book was not what I expected, but ended up being exactly what I needed. Fleminger dedicates 100 pages (almost 40% of the book) to the history of the country. And not just recent history. His history starts with the earliest nomads and then really picks up in the 1800's. If you want to know all about the tribal struggles and colonialistic influences that shaped the modern country, then you will not be disappointed. If you are only interested in what to do and where to stay, then you may want to skip the first half of the book. (Again, I really appreciated this background since my wife and I are planning a move to the country, but I realize many readers may not be interested in this).
Fleminger focuses most of his time on the Hhohho and Manzini districts of the country, which makes sense because according to most visitors, these are the most popular areas. He also goes out of the way to give contact information for locations in and around Swaziland.
Overall a very helpful book. As most people will learn, the best approach to visiting Africa is to have a general idea of what you would like to do and then plan on deviating from that. Fleminger's book will certainly be useful in helping you do that.
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The kingdom of Swaziland is a friendly, compact and enchanting country to visit. Its landscapes range from dramatic mountain peaks to deep river valleys, from lush rolling hills to evocative bushveld plains. Add to this a thriving cultural heartbeat, a traditional monarchy going back hundreds of years and a proud national identity, and you have a really special vacation destination.Swaziland also boasts some top-notch adventure activities, such as river-rafting, quad-biking, mountain-biking, hiking, big game-viewing and horse-riding trails. There are plenty of accommodation options, ranging from 5-star international hotels to quaint B&Bs, to backpackers, to homestays in traditional beehive huts. And there is a wide choice of places to eat, handmade crafts to buy and things to do.This book is one of the first travel guides entirely devoted to the kingdom of Swaziland. It includes a compelling account of the country's fascinating history and cultural heritage. There are full listings of accommodation, eating and activity options. Suggested travel itineraries are included to help you make the most of your time in the Kingdom. Whatever your interests, whatever the season, Swaziland is a delight, just waiting to be explored.
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