| The flag is rectangular, and its colours are red, | | | | Swaziland is to learn more about this unique |
| blue and yellow. Each of these colours has a | | | | destination in order to successfully market it to |
| meaning. Red, Stands for the battles of the past. | | | | North American clients who would prefer a |
| Blue, Stands for peace and stability. Yellow, stands | | | | wonderful trip to a lesser visited African country. |
| for the resources. The flag also has a picture | | | | It should be noted that tourism in Swaziland is a |
| shield and spear. These two symbols stand for | | | | major foreign exchange earner. |
| protection of our country from enemies. The | | | | Bird watching can be one of the quieter and more |
| shield is black and white to show that black and | | | | relaxing outdoor activities. However, birders who |
| white people live together peacefully in Swaziland. | | | | are keen rarity-seekers will travel long distances |
| Traditional healers in the Kingdom of Swaziland are | | | | to see a new species to add to the list of birds |
| regarded as physicians, prophets, priests, | | | | they have personally observed. |
| herbalists and diviners which place a great | | | | Early morning is typically the busiest time of the |
| responsibility upon them. Approximately 80 | | | | day for birding since many birds are then at their |
| percent of the Swazi Nation consults them and | | | | hungriest, searching most actively for food, and |
| there are both male and female traditional healers. | | | | thus are easier to find and observe. Success in |
| As you travel through the country, you will | | | | locating the more interesting species typically |
| discover, as others have, that Swaziland has a | | | | requires detailed knowledge of their appearance, |
| quaint offering of diverse vegetation at every | | | | sounds, behaviour, and most likely habitat, in |
| turn, which one would probably expect from a | | | | addition to good measures of stealth and patience. |
| larger country. | | | | Swaziland s game and nature reserves are highly |
| Present day Swaziland is borne out of an ancient | | | | recommended for Big Five game viewing. Visitors |
| dynasty of royal leadership. This is reflected in the | | | | have access to game viewing vehicles, and are |
| status accorded to the King and Queen Mother, in | | | | free to roam the area on well marked guided or |
| a unique dual monarchy. | | | | self guided trails. |