Hlane Royal National Park

In truth, no other Swaziland game reserve compares to Hlane's abundance of bucket-list vistas and mind-boggling biodiversity. The Hlane ("Wilderness") Game Sanctuary is home to some of the country's greatest herds of game and is one of the few areas in Swaziland where visitors can see lions, elephants, and rhinos. Birders will enjoy this 22,000-hectare reserve, which contains a wide variety of species, including the continent's largest density of breeding white-backed vultures. Visitors must join a guided game drive to observe the lions, who are kept in their own enclosure, while self-guided drives are allowed in other parts of the park.

Aside from animal viewing, guided mountain biking, cultural visits to a local Swazi town, birding walks, and overnight fully-catered jungle treks are also available. A campsite or traditional lantern-lit hut gives an evocative electricity-free experience, while a second camp offers self-catering stone houses with modern facilities.

After all, this is the only (repeat: only) spot in the country where you may see a lion (just reintroduced), an elephant, and a rhino all in the same day — that's three of the Big Five!

Location: MR3, Simunye, Eswatini