Overview
#Swaziland Swaziland, located in Southern Africa, is home to the siSwati-speaking Swazi nation. It was a British protectorate from 1906 until its full independence in 1968. It is a small landlocked kingdom of less than one million people, bordered by South Africa on three sides and Mozambique to the east.
The Swazi people have a rich cultural heritage and those living in remote rural areas tend to follow very traditional ways of life. Many others have accepted western lifestyles while they still adhere to many of their traditions.
Known as the "mountain kingdom" Swaziland remains one of the world’s few absolute monarchies. King Mswati III, educated at one of Britain’s elite colleges, regularly appears in the country’s sacred festivities, adorned in the leopard skins of his office, participating in ritual dance and ceremonies. The country spans a choice portion of Southern Africa’s highveld's descent into the eastern lowveld and is blessed with easily accessible areas of great natural beauty.
It is a very popular destination with South African hikers because of the natural beauty of the Swaziland's nature reserves and the country's close proximity to Gauteng. More commercial, but very popular, tourist attractions include Swazi Candles, Mantenga Craft Centre, Mantenga Swazi Cultural Village and the Ngwenya Glass Works.
Tours that visit Swaziland
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13 Day Highlights of South Africa Southbound
On this tour you learn more about Johannesburg, stay at two private game reserves and experience open vehicle game drives, do game viewing in five different regions, interact with ostriches and elephants, engage in whale and dolphin watching on an ocean safari and travel to beautiful Cape Town and Cape Point. An excellent tour for first time visitors to South Africa.
from R31,145
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16 Day HIghlights of South Africa Northbound
On this tour you journey through the most popular areas of South Africa, following the most-travelled, tried and tested route for first time visitors to the country. The tour provides a mix of cities, countryside, historical sites, scenic drives, nature, wildlife, culture and people.
from R20,910
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16Day Highlights of South Africa Southbound
On this tour you journey through the most popular areas of South Africa, following the most-travelled, tried and tested route for first time visitors to the country. The tour provides a mix of cities, countryside, historical sites, scenic drives, nature, wildlife, culture and people.
from R20,910
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Wildlife Experience Tour
This tour will give you the opportunity to experience African wildlife in its natural surroundings. Apart from the four star hotels, you will also stay at two private game lodges and discover excellent South African cuisine. The tour will take you from Johannesburg into the scenic Mpumalanga province with its abundance of game reserves. Next you travel through the kingdom of Swaziland to KwaZulu Natal with different eco systems and game viewing. The tour ends at Durban, the holiday capital of South Africa.
from R12,315
Things to see
Town
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. Tourist attractions close to Big Bend include a number of game reserves, cultural activities, sport and adventure activities.
Attraction
Hlane Royal National Park
##Hlane Royal National Park The Hlane Royal National Park of Swaziland lies in the East of the country and is under protection of King Mswati III. The Reserve covers 22,000 ha of Swazi bushveld, dominated by ancient hardwood vegetation. It is home to elephant, lion, white rhino, giraffe and a large variety of other animals.
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Nisela Safari Lodge
##Nisela Safari Lodge Nisela Safari Lodge is situated in the Lowveld near the southeastern border of Swaziland. It is right next to the main road from the Golela/Lavumisa Border post to Big Bend and Mbabane. This makes it an ideal stop over with a restaurant offering good refreshment facilities.
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