Africa, Swaziland

Written by Helga McLeod Monday, 01 March 2010 09:40

Swaziland is a small African gem with great holiday accommodation and travel attractions for its tourists, including nature and game reserves.

Swaziland is a gorgeous country of diverse vegetation and much to offer the nature-loving traveller and activities such as bird watching and game viewing. Game reserves and nature reserves are much appreciated for their Big Five. Swaziland is positioned in Southern Africa, between Mozambique and South Africa.

Swaziland Climate is subtropical with 15 degrees - 25 degrees Centigrade in summer, and 15 degrees - 19 degrees in winter. The rainfall higher up are between 1000 - 1600mm while and lower 500 - 600mm.

Swaziland Food is excellent and staff friendly. In restaurants you will find A la Carte, Family Restaurant, Traditional food, Chinese food and many more.

Swaziland Shopping is great and visitors can shop from modern shopping complexes in Mbabane and Manzini yet local markets and craft centres are great places to visit.

Swaziland's major cities are:
Mbabane (administrative capital),
Manzini next to Matsapha Industrial Estate). The
Lobamba (the legislative capital).

Swaziland Official Languages are Siswati and English

Swaziland Time Zone GMT +2

Swaziland Population figure is officially is approx. 1.1 million. Approximately 53, 54 people per square kilometre.

Swaziland Public Holidays

1 January - New Year's Day

21st March - 24 March

19 April - King's Birthday

25 April - National Flag Day

1 May - Workers Day

17 May - Ascension day

22 July - Public Holiday

August - Umhlanga Reed Dance Day (depending on the position of the moon)

6 September - Independence/ Somhlolo Day

25 December - Christmas Day

26 December - Boxing Day

December / January - Incwala Day (depends on the moon)

Swaziland Borders and Operating Hours
Matsamo Border Gate/Jeppes Reef - 07h00-20h00
Mananga Border Gate - 08h00-18h00
Lomahasha Border Gate/Namaacha - 07h00-20h00
Mhlumeni Border Gate - 07h00-20h00
Lavumisa Border Gate/Golela - 07h00-22h00
Mahamba Border Gate - 07h00-22h00
Gege Border Gate - 08h00-16h00
Salitje Border Gate/Onverwacht - 08h00-18h00
Sicunusa Border Gate - 08h00-18h00
Sandlane Border Gate/Nerston - 08h00-18h00
Lundzi Border Gate - 08h00-16h00
Ngwenya Border Gate/Oshoek- 07h00-22h00
Bulembu/josefdal 08h00-16h00

Information and pictures provided by www.welcometoswaziland.com

Swaziland takes great pride in its natural beauty, protection of its wildlife and ensuring their tourism thrives. Ask your hotel or holiday accommodation for advice on travel activities, tourism attractions and transport.

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