Swaziland officially known as the kingdom of Swaziland is the smallest country found in the Southern parts of Africa bordered by South Africa and Mozambique. It is under the monarchy of King Mswati III who was named after King Sobhuza II.

The kingdom is predominately populated by Nguni- speaking people. SiSwati and English are the two official languages spoken in the kingdom. The Swazi local currency is the Lilangeni.

How to get to Swaziland is quite simple the website provides our visitors with a clearer map that will directly show the places you would love to see and the places you would love to go to.

Accommodation in Swaziland is mostly of a very high standard. If you are looking for B&B accommodation, or even self-catering accommodation, especially for longer stays, this is the place to be, while you explore some of the many and varied tourist destinations.
There is an abundance of tourist attractions in Swaziland. Adventure holidays and entertainment abound in Swaziland's towns. Scenic tours, day trips and overnight stays are easily arranged through tour operators in Swaziland. Each town on Swaziland Happenings website has a fascinating history, whether it is about the cultural history or the modern day culture in Swaziland.

Swaziland has four geographical regions together with its major towns Hhohho, Lubombo, Shiselweni, Manzini, Mbabane, Siteki, Piggs Peak and Nhlangano. Manzini mainly known as the hub of Swaziland and formerly known as the Bremersdorp has the largest urban population in the kingdom. Mbabane is the capital town of Swaziland and it is mostly surrounded by government offices and has less population than Manzini approximately 40,000 inhabitants.Swaziland has its own spectacular and unique cultural values which attracts most people all over the world.The Reed Dance and the Incwala Ceremonies are the events that the kingdom's visitors mostly admire.

Greetings

Sawubona........Hello (single)
Sanibonani.......Hello (multiple)
Yebo.....Hello/ Yes
Kunjani.......How are you (single)
Ngikhona..... I am fine (single)
Ninjani........ How are you (multiple
Sikhona...... We are well (multiple)

Swaziland has a rich cultural heritage

General Information

Border Posts Opening hours
Ngwenya/ Oshoek (Gauteng/ Mpumalanga) 07h00-22h00
Mananga 08h00-18h00
Matsamo/ Jeepes Reef 07h00-20h00
Bulembu 08h00-16h00
Sandlane/Nertson 08h00-18h00
Gege/Bothasdorp 08h00-16h00
Lavumisa/Golela (Kwazulu Natal) 07h00-22h00
Mhlumeni (Mozambique) 07h00-20h00
Lomahasha/ Nmaacha (Maputo) 07h00-20h00
Lundzi/Waverly 08h00-16h00
Salitje 08h00-16h00
Mahamba 07h00-22h00

The magnificent mountains, rivers and waterfalls make the country the most attractive and lovely place people would love to see. The safety of our visitors is the first priority to the Swazi Kingdom; Exceptional secured accommodation set at a very high standard is offered in different affordable casinos and hotels, lodges and guest houses.

Swaziland is filled with most talented people. Handicraft is the most amazing thing you would certainly want to buy. There is jewellery, pottery, stone caving and wooden items such as bowls and knobkerries. Most of the handcraft can be seen and bought from our different outlets found at Ezulwini, Mbabane and Manzini e c t.The incwala ceremony or first fruit ceremony in which the king plays a governing role is the most consecrated of all the Swazi rituals. It is one of the Swazi rituals that attractcs most tourists into the kingdom. The Incwala Ceremony is held in December or January on a date chosen by the astrologers in conjunction with the phases of the moon. It starts when the people of the water (Bemanti) takes a journey to the Indian Ocean to collect water. The “incwala lencane” little incwala proceeding the full moon begins when they come back to the royal kraal. Young men from all over the kingdom collect the “lusekwane” a shrub which is a piece of acacia. As a form of showing unity, young men slaughter a bull on their third day of the ceremony.

Information on the history of Swazilandand and Surrounding Towns

This website provides information on Swaziland accommodation and tourist destinations within the Kingdom of Swaziland. There are various indigenous things to do and place-to-see in Swaziland including adventure activities such as horse riding, bird watching/trails safaris, walking/hiking, fishing, mountain quad biking and bushman paintings.  Each of the towns or areas listed above have their own unique tourist destinations and tourist activities. Each of the towns in this site cater for all tourist requirements with regards to accommodation in Swaziland - be it a bed and breakfast accommodation, a Game Farm experience, Hotel accommodation, Guest Lodge or self-catering accommodation. They cater for tourists, locals, businessmen, backpackers, holiday makers and family groups: ranging from budget accommodation to ultra-luxury accommodation. There is something for everyone!

The king in his full traditional dress joins his warriors in the traditional dance on the forth day of the ceremony. The king goes into a special hut and after further rituals, eats the first fruit of the season. When the king re-merges to his people they are also allowed to eat the first fruit of the season with blessings from their ancestors. Until the Swazi king has tested the fruits and vegetables of the season customarily it is prohibited for the Swazi nations to eat the fruits and vegetables. In-cases where our visitors would love to take photographs of the ceremony permission can be sorted with writing from the government information service.

Swaziland's arts and craft are mainly done by women as a means of generating income. Different unique craft shops are found at the Mantenga craft as it is a midpoint for all art and craft manufactures all over the country. The various craft outlets include Rosecraft, Kaya Craft, Benguni Craft, Shiba rags and African Fantasy.
Swaziland crafts ranges from wooden sticks, knobkerries, sisal baskets, woven mats shawls, bags and many more.

More arts and crafts can be seen at Malkerns valley where uniquely handicraft candles can be seen at the Swazi candles factory. 5km from the Oshoek border post and 16 km from Mbabane there is Ngwenya Glass factory where products of excellence are produced with an outstanding remark by skillful Swazi glass blowers.

Mostly visitors into the kingdom are attracted by the Reed Dance which is also known as Umhlanga which takes place in late August or early September, where teenagers from all over the kingdom take part. Umhlanga provides the maidens with an opportunity to pay tribute to the Queen Mother (Indlovukazi). The girls collect the reeds from certain selected areas, whereby the older ones travel long distances while the younger ones travel short distances. During the umhlanga day, the maidens wear colorful sashes, anklets, jewelery and bracelets. Princesses lead the maidens to perform for their majesties. The royal family princesses wear red furthers in their hair of which distinguish them from the rest of the maidens. Visitors are allowed to take photographs for the reed dance if permits are obtained in advance..

The Swaziland National Museum is also a lovely place you would love to see. It displays natural, cultural heritage, tradition dresses and life style.

There are game reserves that grant our visitors a various opportunity to look at the magnificent wildlife we have in Swaziland: the birds, fish, giraffes and many more can be seen at our spectacular game reserves including the Phophonyane nature reserve, Mbuluzi nature reserve, Mkhaya game reserve, Mlilwane game reserve, Hlane park, Mantenga nature reserve, Mlawula game reserve and Nisela Safaris.

There are many places to see and things to do in the kingdom. Maguga Dam is the most place that you would enjoy for a water outing, it is situated between the Matsamo border post and the Capital City-Mbabane. Lovely bushman (San rock art)paintings found mostly in the western highveld areas can also be a very beautiful place you would love to look at.

Visitors can also get into the Swazi kingdom by road through thirteen border posts which are open seven days a week with varying operating hours. Bulembu, Gege, Lavumisa/golela, Lomahasha/Namaacha, Lundzi, Mahamba , Mananga, Matsamo,  Mhlumeni, Ngwenya/ Oashoek, Salitjie Sandlane and Sincusa

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