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Travel tips for Swaziland The Kingdom of Swaziland is a landlocked country in the south-east of the African continent and borders on Mozambique and South Africa. Behind Gambia, it is the smallest country on the whole of the African continent. After British independence in the year 1968, it was originally to be called Ngwana.
Despite its relatively small size, Swaziland’s countryside is very varied. The country is best divided up into 4 regions. In the far west, the highlands of Inkangala prevail with altitudes of up to 1,300 m (approximately 3000 ft). This mountain range continues on the South African side as the Drakensberg Mountains. This part of the country is partly forested with very craggy flatlands. Temperatures here are the most bearable for the average north European, with very high air humidity during the rainy season however, as this is where the majority of the rain falls. To the right of this, the central fertile and hilly grasslands begin, at an altitude of 700 metres, which drops down from the highlands to form the very fertile flatlands. These valleys further east form a typically African bush land savannah where pineapples and citrus fruit thrive at an altitude of about 200 metres (600 ft). In the far east of the country, on the border to Mozambique, the high plateau of Lubombo rises to an altitude of about 600 m (2000 ft), an area used predominantly as grazing and farmland.
The official and national languages are Swati and English. English will suffice to explore even the more isolated regions in the country; a few words of Swati will however bring travellers closer to the local population.
Inoculations for hepatitis A, typhoid, diphtheria, polio and tetanus are recommended for travel to Swaziland. Long clothing should be packed to protect from mosquitoes and other insects. There is a year round occurrence of malaria in Swaziland especially during the rainy season, particular care should be taken in Big Bend, Mhlume and Tshaneni. Please seek advice from your doctor well before the date of departure regarding possible anti-malaria medication. Health care provisions are very good in all larger cities and the tourist resorts. Visitors are advised to only travel with good comprehensive medical and travel insurance and to take a first aid kit. Peel or boil fruit and vegetables before eating and do not drink the tap water.
Visas are not required of British passport holders and are normally granted 14 days stay upon entry, which can be extended at the immigration department. Passports should be valid for the entire stay. More information on vaccination and entry requirements as well as current security issues is posted on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office Website.
There are currently no direct flights from European airports to Swaziland. All flights involve at least one stop over. Flights from London Heathrow (LHR) are operated for example by Virgin Atlantic (VS) in cooperation with other airlines and continuing the journey with South African Airways (SA) to Manzini (MTS) via Johannesburg (JNB).
Mbabne is Swaziland’s capital, and is at the northern end of the Ezulwini valley amongst the lush Dlangeni hills. It is the economic and administrative centre of the country with about 80,000 inhabitants. Tourist attractions include a large shopping centre, a casino and a thermal spring along with the Royal-Swazi-Golf course.
The industrial centre of the country is worth seeing on Manzini. The famous Mantega waterfalls should not be missed and are located by the road between Mbabne and Manzini. Swaziland also has some very attractive National Parks and nature reserves. The oldest of these is Mlilwane, further reserves are Hlane, in the northeast with large animal herds and Malolotsha in the north near Piggs Peak, a summit surrounded by picturesque valleys and waterfalls in a breathtaking setting.