Eswatini is a small monarchy country that is located in the southern part of the African continent and despite its small nature it is a home to some of Africa’s most wanted animal species and that includes the big five. Wildlife safaris in Eswatini can be done in places like the Hlane Roya National Park is the largest in the country and this is the only place where you will find lions in the country, the Mlilwane game reserve, the…
White water rafting in Eswatini was first introduced in the country in the year 1991 and it was first carried out on the Great Usutu River. It is at moment only done by the Swazi trails who organize the white water rafting trips to the different rafting destinations in the country. White water rafting in Eswatini is considered to be best when compared to the neighboring countries of Mozambique and South Africa. The Usutu River which originates from the neighboring…
Eswatini formerly known as Swaziland is located in the southern part of the African continent and a top destination for tourists who want to have a fun filled safari. The name Swaziland was given to the country by the British colonialists during their rule but of recent, the King changed it to Eswatini. As tourists, you would like to know what is so good about visiting Eswatini and it all lies in the activities that you can engage in while…
The Umhlanga reed dance ceremony brings virgins from all over the country and the neighboring countries of South Africa and Botswana and these get to participate in the dance that is prepared as a life experience for them. The reed festivities take over a week and during this time the girls get to meet up, learn more about their culture as they get advice from the older women about their safety. The reed dance is all about showcasing the rich…
Eswatini is located in the southern Part of the African continent and it being a small country it is in most cases ignored by tourists and only used by many who are travelling to South Africa. This landlocked country is however a home to many outstanding features that will keep you busy all throughout your staying the country and one of the attraction sites that you should look out for is the Sibebe Rock which is located in Mbabane the…
The Shewula Nature reserve is located in within the Lubombo Mountains in the Lubombo region. It is a community based conservation Resreve which covers about 2650 hectares in the Mountains. The Malolotja game reserve can be seen covering the western part and the Indian Ocean is found to the east of the reserve. The Shewula community is an extremely small conservation which is part of the Lubombo conservation and it was set up to help the locals who live in…
The Phophonyane Nature reserve is located next to the Piggs Peak which is found in the Northern part of Eswatini. It is a privately owned Nature reserve and it was set up to cater for the animals that were almost extinct due to the constant poaching that was being done by the locals and the colonialists. It is surrounded by a large forest and the Phophonyane River which makes it fully drained throughout the whole year. It is also a…
Swaziland which is now known Eswatini is known worldwide for her unique culture that has withstood the test of time and it is also a home to the last monarchy in Africa . The Mantenga village which is found in the Mantenga nature reserve is one of the villages from where you can learn more about this unique culture. The Mantenga village is open to tourists between the hours of 8:00am to 5:00pm every day and for all those that…
If you have never attended cultural festivals that are organized to improve on culture and maintain a certain kinship among the subjects of the kingdom, then this is your chance to do so as the Incwala festival is about culture. The Incwala festival in Eswatini is one of the most important festivals in the country as it deals with mostly the royal family. It is referred to as the ceremony of the king and it is also known as the…
Loosely translated as the place of heaven, the Ezulwini valley which is located in the western part of the country was the first city in the southern African country of Swaziland to become a tourist hub. The Ezulwini valley is located right next to Mbabane and if you are wondering how it came to be the top tourist Centre in Swaziland then this is the right article for you. It started being a tourist attraction Centre in the 1960’s due…
