Lubombo

Lubombo takes its name from the long, low range of the Lebombo Mountains that runs along the eastern edge of southern Africa, forming a natural border between eSwatini, Mozambique and South Africa. It is a region of dry bushveld, aloe-studded ridges and river valleys, and one of the quieter corners of the subcontinent for those seeking wilderness and wildlife away from the busier routes.

The area is known for its game reserves and conservancies, where the low mountains and open bush shelter a variety of wildlife and birdlife, viewed on game drives and walks. The dry winter months, from roughly May to October, are the prime time for game, when the vegetation thins and animals gather at water. For families and groups who want a private, off-the-beaten-track base, luxury villa and lodge rentals in the Lubombo put this quiet landscape within reach.