Swaziland
Swaziland: this small kingdom is fully surrounded by South Africa. Travellers go often through the country on their way to Kruger National Park or to KwaZulu-Natal. Especially the Ezulwini Valley region, south of the capital Mbabane, is very popular.
With an area of just over 17,000 square kilometres, The Kingdom of Swaziland is the smallest country in the southern hemisphere (comparable to the size of Wales in the United Kingdom, and the state of New Jersey in America). Swaziland covers an area of approximately 193 kilometres from north to south, and 145 kilometres from east to west. Small as it may be, Swaziland is an exciting tourist destination with its art and craft outlets and traditional markets and wildlife reserves. Swaziland is famous for it’s vibrant art and culture. Colourful arts and crafts are available at a wide variety of local markets.

Ezulwini Valley
The Ezulwini Valley is Swaziland’s tourist hub. Located between Mbabane and Manzini, and just a ten-minute drive from either, it means ‘Valley of heaven’ and is flanked on both sides by a ridge of rocky hills. Here you’ll find hotels, restaurants, backpacker lodges, handicraft centres, a thermal spa, a golf course, a casino, riding stables and the country’s only cinema. Mantenga, at the eastern end

Hlane Royal National Park
This former royal hunting ground in the northeastern
General information on Swaziland
This small kingdom is fully surrounded by South Africa. Travellers go often through the country on their way to Kruger National Park or to KwaZulu-Natal. Especially the Ezulwini Valley region, south of the capital Mbabane, is very popular.
With an area of just over 17,000 square kilometres, The Kingdom of Swaziland is the smallest country in the southern hemisphere (comparable to the size of Wales in the United Kingdom, and the state of New Jersey in America). Swaziland covers an area of approximately 193 kilometres from north to
Currency
The Swazi lilangeni(SZL) is the official currency of the Kingdom of Swaziland. The lilangeni is tied to the South African
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Climate and temperature
Malaria: international visitors do not stay in Swaziland only but rather drive through from north to south.
Malaria prophylaxis is highly recommended for visits to Mpumalanga and Limpopo (Kruger National Park) and KwaZulu/Natal (National Parks of Zululand) in South Africa as well as some of the game reserves in Swaziland itself. Suitable medication is available at local pharmacies. We recommend that you consult your doctor before departure. In
Bilharzia: The danger of Bilharzia is common in the northern and eastern parts of the country, generally in standing water. It is therefore not advisable to swim in unknown waters, not even touching it with hands and feet.
Sun: The sun is very intense and it is advisable to protect yourself with high sunscreen lotion, sunglasses and a hat. In addition drink a lot of water to avoid dehydration.
Transportation
In Swaziland you drive on the left-hand side. An
Passports and visa
Most nationals will require visas for most African countries. Some countries are free of charge but otherwise the cost varies between US$30 to US$ 100 per person per entry. We recommend that where possible you obtain your visa in
advance, although they are available upon arrival. To know if your nationality can obtain a visa on arrival and the cost, please check with the destination country’s embassy closest to you. Some countries such as Zambia and Zimbabwe offer visitors from certain countries the benefit of a UniVisa valid for both destinations which can be obtained only at certain point of entries. In any case the onus is upon the traveller to ensure that they have the right travel documentation and visa as required.
Language
National and official languages. Swazi (Swati or siSwati), a Southern Bantu language, is the national language of