Featured Destinations
LUSAKA
Eswatini Air has its eye on Lusaka, Zambia’s capital, and is planning to connect Eswatini to one of Africa’s fastest-developing cities and a host of unique visitor experiences, such as the vibrant markets, exciting nightlife, and suburban safaris.
Many new shops, malls, and sprawling suburbs are being built across the city. Although Lusaka is sometimes just a short stop-over destination for leisure travellers headed for places like Victoria Falls, there are many decent attractions and opportunities for wildlife encounters to warrant an extended stay.
The top attractions are the Lusaka National Park, the Kalimba Reptile Park, and the Lusaka National Museum. Destination experts also describe exciting markets, nightlife, and suburban safaris.
The most popular shopping destination in the capital is a mall just off Great East Road. Major hotel groups can arrange airport transfers and tours; car rental brands such as Avis and Europcar are also represented in the city. For a suburban safari, a national park along Leopard Hill Road on the city’s outskirts is home to several species of antelope and other game. Alternatively, Lilayi Lodge, on the south side of town, is one of the city’s private game reserves.
Another popular stop, the Munda Wanga Environmental Park, is famous for its stunning botanical gardens, animal rehabilitation centre, and sanctuary.
Lusaka offers a blend of urban excitement and cultural richness, making it a worthwhile stop. Whether your customer’s interests are wildlife, art, or local cuisine, Lusaka promises to be a great time!
ESWATINI
For a last-minute getaway, Eswatini, just a short hop from South Africa’s major cities, offers an exciting array of cultural and outdoor adventures. Known for its stunning landscapes, traditional festivals, and welcoming locals, Eswatini features Big Five game reserves and a variety of adventure activities. Its compact size allows travelers to mix and match experiences across the country’s five designated tourist regions, making it easy to create tailored itineraries.
Central Eswatini, the smallest of the five regions, is home to the Ezulwini Valley, a hub for tourism and the historically significant royal Lobamba area. For those seeking highland adventures, the North West region is part of the Drakensberg escarpment, featuring ancient rock art, hiking trails, zip-lining, horse riding, and the nature reserves of Malolotja and Phophonyane. Travel planners often highlight the North East region as Eswatini’s “safari country,” offering expansive wild bush areas for memorable wildlife encounters. In the South East low-veld, visitors can enjoy remarkable rhino experiences at Mkhaya Game Reserve and activities like white-water rafting.
With unique attractions such as its vibrant casinos, black rhino sightings, and the annual traditional reed dance ceremony held in August/September, Eswatini is an appealing destination for families, couples, and outdoor enthusiasts. Moreover, Eswatini Air’s convenient flight schedule makes it an attractive meeting point for business travelers looking to combine work and adventure.
HARARE
Harare, Zimbabwe’s pretty capital and economic centre, is a convenient gateway to some of southern Africa’s top nature and wildlife experiences.
There are wide streets lined with Jacaranda trees, parks, bike lanes, and museums, and the people, culture, and hospitality are pleasant and warm.
Business travellers will likely find themselves in the city centre; however, trip planners describe a more laid-back version of Harare in the suburbs. Victoria Falls, or Mosi-Oa-Tunya, is spectacular and is accessible via a relatively quick road transfer or local flight.
Customers can also choose to embark on a thrilling wildlife adventure without venturing far from Harare. At the Mukuvisi Woodlands, one of the city’s top wildlife activities, visitors can spot zebras and giraffes, or join an electric bike tour or a sunset picnic. The nearby Haka Game Park is another haven for nature enthusiasts.
Other popular tourist routes in Harare include the National Botanical Gardens and the unusual granite formation, Chiremba Balancing Rocks, a national symbol in the city’s southeast.
For customers who like art, insiders also suggest visiting the Shona Sculpture Gallery to see work produced by locals and the National Gallery of Zimbabwe.