Activities in Swaziland / Things to do in Swaziland
This comprehensive list is all you will need when looking for things to do in Swaziland - activities are ordered by popularity based on ratings received by people who have done them..
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Experience a captivating performance when you attend the Royal Reed Dance Festival in Zululand. Once a year in early September thousands of people attend the Reed Dance festival at the KwaNyokeni Palace in Nongoma which is a vibrant c...more
This National museum is an amazing cultural experience. This magical time capsule of history is located in the Royal Area next to the Houses of Parliament, just off the Mbabane Manzini highway in Lobamba. The museum is named after the beloved King...more
Your royal experience can start off with a bang at the Manzini Market. Located in the Lowveld, Manzini is the largest city in Swaziland. This commercial and industrial centre of Swaziland may well be the capital but interestingly isn’t. It’s spraw...more
Known by the siSwati name of Ligugu Lemswati meaning “the pride of the Swazi people”, the Mantenga Cultural Village is a worthwhile excursion for anyone wanting to learn more about the Swazi Culture. Conveniently located a short drive from the Ro...more
Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary is Swaziland’s oldest Game Park and pioneer conservation area. Created in the 1950s by well-known Swazilander Tedd Reilly, the sanctuary was set up on Reilly’s farm to conserve Swaziland's natural heritage.
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A soul enriching and true African experience awaits you at the Mkhaya Game Reserve as you breathe, live and work around Black and White Rhino’s.
Eco-volunteers feel humbled, scared and thrilled by the intimate experience of wrangling these phen...more
The Usutu Forest in Swaziland epitomises the overwhelming beauty and magnificent spectacles of nature that this wonderful African country has been blessed with. Settled on a vast area of nearly 65 000 ha, making it one of the largest planted fore...more
The enchanting country of Swaziland has so much to offer its visitors. Blessed with unrivalled scenery and ultra-friendly people, Swaziland also has an enviable location as it is close to countries including South Africa, Mozambique, and Botswana....more
The Kingdom of Swaziland might be the smallest country on the continent of Africa, but it is big on wildlife, big on hospitality and really big on the tourist attractions its visitors can look forward to seeing. A naturally beautiful country, Swaz...more
A trip to the Kingdom of Swaziland evokes ideas of adventure, excitement and action; the smallest country in Africa delivers with big hospitality, wonderful weather and amazing tourist attractions. Visitors to this part of the world arrive ready t...more
Visiting Swaziland is a rewarding experience on so many levels; this tiny country – the smallest on the continent of Africa – is steeped in history, has strong traditions and a unique and vibrant culture, bringing with it a distinctive African amb...more
The beautiful country of Swaziland is a holiday paradise because of its wonderful hospitality, vibrant culture, and stunning scenery. Scores of curious tourists looking for a different and memorable vacation experience visit the smallest county on...more
The Mantenga Waterfalls are Swaziland’s best-known falls and one of the largest in terms of volume of water. Despite the building of the Lupholo Dam some 15km upstream and used for electricity purposes, Mantenga Waterfalls remains beautiful and un...more
Visitors to the enchanting Kingdom of Swaziland are in for an experience they will never forget. While the country – the smallest in Africa – is home to the popular Piggs Peak Casino and a range of impressive nature conservations, travellers seeki...more
Hidden in the Kingdom of Swaziland is a strong and intimidating treasure; found below a mountainous region, surrounded by an abundance of wildlife and vegetation is the Usutu River. Usutu meaning ‘dark brown’ which derives from the colour of its ...more
Visit traditional Swazi villages with authentic beehive huts and cultural displays and live in their homes the way they do to feel like royalty. The predominant home style is the Nguni Beehive hut, named for its shape but it could also represent ...more
With a quota of four of the Big Five, Hlane Royal National Park scores perfect points as Swaziland’s largest protected area. Lion, leopard, elephant and rhino roam around and Hlane Royal National Park is home to the largest herds of game in the Ki...more
Swazi Warriors may look daunting with their knobkerrie and a traditional shield for defense purposes, but nowadays these weapons are just for show. Young men belong to an age-regiment, for war and tribute labour which is formed by the king about e...more
This homemade art will shed light on any traveller’s misconception about making candles and provide the best presents to take home to loved ones. Swaziland is home to glass, batik and candle factories and Swazi candles are handmade using the age-o...more