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PLACES TO SEE IN SWAZILAND

Swaziland is an exciting country which teems with a huge variety of places to see, from Bushmen (San) paintings, to arts and crafts, from Magnificent waterfalls to the famous Swazi Candles. Not to be missed are the Game Parks and the cultural experiences to be found in Swaziland.

Ngwenya Glass
Bushman Paintings
Game Reserves
Maguga Dam
Mantenga Craft Centre
Museums
Phophonyane Falls
Swazi Huts - Cultural Experience
 
 
 
 
 

Ngwenya Glass

Ngwenya Glassworks in Swaziland

Ngwenya, meaning "crocodile", is situated 5kms from the South African and Swaziland border- Oshoek and 16km from the capital town Mbabane. Recycled glasses collected all over the country by the Swazi people are used to produce hand made glasses.
On weekends visitors have the opportunity to watch glassblowing from the overhead balcony.Ngwenya Glassworks factory in Swaziland

e-mail: ngwenyaglass.co.sz

 

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  • Stunning scenic drive over the Maguga Dam Wall.
  • Nsangwini Rock Art. Learn about the origins of the Swazi people from Bushman paintings dramatically perched above the scenic Komati River.
  • Ngwenya Mine – one of the oldest mines in the world 42,000 years old!
  • Shop at Ngwenya Glass – watch highly skilled glass blowers at work
  • Walking shoes essential
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  • Day Tours - Kruger, Mozambique, Swaziland, Panorama Route, Pilgrims Rest, Chimp Eden, Barberton
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Bushmen paintings in Swaziloand

The Swaziland National Trust Commission (SNTC) identified Rock paintings attributed the san in many parts of Swaziland, the largest of them are found in the Western highveld areas. The paintings demonstrate animals and people in dances, hunts and battle scenes and are comparable in style and colourings to the rock art found in Drakensburg, Lesotho and other parts of Sourthen Africa.
The best known style is:
Nsangwini in the northern Hhohho region in the area of Chief Molwane Dlamini, paintings are damaged and fading.
Sandlane paintings still in reasonably good condition can be seen at Sandlane, about 1km from the Sandlane border post.
Dlangeni next to Shiyabedla Gama’s home there are other paintings that have at least two eland that are clear but the other animals have faded.  
Maguga dam area one of the paintings that would have been covered by the dam will be saved.  
Other rock painting site have been identified in the Ezulwini Valley near Sheba’s Breasts at kuthandeni, at Nkaba near the Luyane Stream on the banks of Mpetsane stream near the Ngwempisane river at Ntfungula mountain and in the environs of Gege.

San paintings in Swaziland
 

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Swaziland's big game parks manages three game reserves in the whole of Swaziland that is Hlane Royal National Park, Mlilwane Wildelife Sanctuary and Mkhaya Game Reserve. Mlilwane is said to be denoted as the first game reserve in the Kingdom and Hlane was the second.

Hlane Royal National Park is the largest in Swaziland and the best park if you want to see the big five that is the leopard, lion, cheetah, elephant, and lots of other animals. You can have a unique experience by viewing the wildlife by foot also wildlife viewing by vehicle is provided.

The national park also provides catered and self catering accommodation. Also there are other things to do while in the park such as bird watching, wildlife viewing, camping, game viewing, guided walking safaris, guided mountain biking trails and cultural tours.

Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary Swaziland’s wildlife pioneer conservation area. At Ezulwini in between the Capital Town of Swaziland Mbabane and Manzini as the biggest city in Swaziland there lies a beautiful quiet sanctuary-Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary.

Our visitors can relax on our peaceful rest camps within the Hippo Haunt Restaurant and Bar with picnic areas and a large swimming pool. There is something for everyone for the adventurous Mlilwane provides adventure and craft tours, game viewing and for the vehicle fanatics horse trails and mountain biking is available and also for the not so wild self guided walking trails is also available.


Mkhaya Game Reserve a very small area, but definitely worth visiting. Mkhaya game reserve is located in eastern part of Swaziland. This is the place to see black and white Rhinos. Spending a night in this reserve is worth it, they have luxurious tent camps. There is also game viewing on open land rovers.

Advanced booking is advanced for all day tours and overnight stays.

 

 

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King Sobhuza II Memorial Park in Swaziland

King Sobhuza II Memorial Park is Swaziland’s national museum which gives an introduction to the history and of the Swazi cultural values, Swazi origins, their routines and traditional clothing. The traditional dress for man mainly includes "emahiya" the lion cloth and women usually wear a lion apron and a cloak together with a skin skirt.

Necklaces, anklets and beads are usually used by both men and women to decorate themselves.
Old photographs that depict the Swazi history are placed next to the displaying cabinet with detailed description. King Sobhuza II Memorial Park is located at the Royal Area at Lobamba.

For further information the Swaziland National Commission can be contacted through

King Sobhuza II Memorial Park in Swaziland
 

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Maguga Dam in Swaziland

Come and enjoy a water outing at Maguga Dam. This is the newest basded activity launched by Swaziland's adventure specialists. also part of the E2 billion development of the Komati River basin, a joint project with South Africa.
The dam has opened job opportunities for most swazi people around Piggs Peak.

Maguga dam is in the Nkomazi river along the Piggs Peak and Mbabane corridor. a wounderful place to experince a peacful and enjoyable moment in the water flanked by gigantic mountains on both sides. a wonderfull place where you can take pictures as a Souvenir.

info@swazitrails.co.sz

 

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Phophonyane Falls in Swaziland

The phophonyane waterfall is situated at Peaks Peak. Come and enjoy the peaceful envoronment while dazing the stream fall along the rocks of phophonyane.

 

 

 

 

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The Gables Shopping Center – Hosting a variety of shops selling various curios and clothing etc. Supermarket, restaurants and ATM’s are also on site.
Ezulwini Valley, Swaziland.

Ezulwini Craft Market – An abundance of handcrafted goods and souvenirs sold by local people.
Ezulwini Valley, Swaziland.

Guava Gallery – Stunning jewelry, various curios and select arts and crafts.
Ezulwini Valley, Swaziland. Tel: 404 2106

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Malandelas – Farmhouse restaurant set in lovely grounds and alongside a handful of delightful shops that sell a variety of handcrafted goods.
Malkerns Valley, Swaziland. Tel: 404 2106

 

 

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