Big Bend

#Big Bend The town Big Bend in the east of Swaziland derives it's name from the big bend in the Great Usuthu River where it meets the Lebombo Mountains. Across the river, you have picturesque views of the surrounding hills, as well as a scenic gorge through the mountains. The ample supply of water from the river, makes it ideal for the development of sugar cane farming and the production of sugar at a local plant. The town is surrounded by a number of cattle ranches with game reserves nearby. The town itself, though small, offers some shops and guest houses.

The Lebombo Mountains that you see from Big Bend is the eastern border of Swaziland with Mozambique. It consists of a line of rugged volcanic hills known as the Lubombos, that rise from the lowveld to about 600m. high. Viewed from below it appears to be a single line, the hills actually comprise of a number of parallel ridges with deep gorges in between. The Great Usuthu river carves through them on it's way to the Indian Ocean.

Tourist attractions close to Big Bend include a number of game reserves, cultural activities, sport and adventure activities.