Things to do in

Swaziland

05:00 Depart Maputo city to Eswatini, the drive takes us around 4 hours through the Lebombo mountains In Swazi culture the highest traditional political, economic, and ritual powers are shared between a hereditary male ruler and his mother or a mother substitute who holds the official position of Queen Mother. Polygyny is the traditional ideal, each marriage involving the payment of a bride-price. 09:00 Arrive at Mantenga Cultural Village (take a break before the tour of the village starts) 09:20 Tour of the Village with a local swazi guide (feel free to ask questions) and after the tour you will take a short hike to see the waterfalls waterfalls 10:30 Cultural dance 11:30 Drive to Swazi Candle factory (you will a chance to see how the man and women makes and design art from candles and also visit the candle shop where you can buy some gifts for your loved ones back home) and art market 12:30 Lunch, after the visit you can have an hour of having lunch at the near to the candle factory before you start your journey back to Maputo. 14:00 Depart Swazi candle factory to Maputo ( this drive will be again around 4 hours from the candle factory to Maputo) 18:00 Arrive Maputo

Discover and explore the capital city off the kingdom of Eswatini. Walk around the City while exploring the history, the culture, way of like and the food of the city and of the country at large. Taste local food and street food as we will do a Township drive after the walking tour. Experience Swazi traditional pharmacy and arts and craft the swazi way. The tour starts at the municipality of Mbabane do the arts and craft, walk around the town with a tour guide, then drive around in the city then lastly the local Township drive.

Journey from one Country to another in a matter of few minutes! Cross the border into Eswatini on an exciting tour that will take you over the Maguga Dam Wall to the ancient rock paintings at Nsangwini Rocks Art. (Dependant on your fitness level) Dramatically perched above the Komati River below, there is no finer way to learn about the origins of the Swazi people. You will also stop at Mantenga Cultural Village to experience how the Swazi people lived traditionally. Your Eswatini tour continues with a visit to the oldest mine on earth where the ancient San people once extracted ochre. If you are keen on local arts and crafts, you will love your next stop at Ngwenya Glass. Watch highly skilled glass blowers create their works of art from 100% recycled glass. A short distance away, you will get a chance to stop for curios at a traditional craft centre before sitting down for a lunch (for your own account) and enjoy the breathtaking view. We'll also drive by Lozitha Palace (home of His Majesty King Mswati III) and the university of Eswatini.

We will drop off at the Ngwenya Glass Tourist attraction, this is were our vehicles will be left. We will then start our walk to the entrance of Malolotja National Park. After the entrance of Malolotja National Park, that will be the beginning our our hike. During the hike we will pass through fascinating road rocks on the sides of the road. We will then reach a coal mine, were we get to walk on rocks that are coal. We will then get to a beautiful lake that's blue in color sometimes brown because of dirt from the mine. After seeing that then we will move to the lion cave. During this phase we will also be able to see a beautiful landscape of mountains. Then after the above the hike is over. We then return back to Ngwenya Glass Tourist attraction. We will then have the chance to see the Ngwenya Glass manufacturing process. After This then comes the end of the tour.

05:30 - Depart Maputo 07:30 - Arrive Hlane National Park 08:00 - Start Safari (open vehicle) 10:00 - Finish Safari 10:30 - Safari closed private vehicle (optional) 12:00 - Lunch 14:00 - Depart Hlane 16:00 - Maputo The tour will include pick-up and drop-off in Maputo. all entrance fees, private guide/driver, snacks, water, soft drinks. The rhino and elephant often visit the waterhole at Ndlovu Camp, while lions – the emblem of royal Eswatini – occupy a separate fenced area, where you can see them on a guided game drive. Leopards are more elusive, as are spotted hyenas, whose whooping calls blend with the roars of the lions at night. Giraffe, zebra and hippos are among the other large mammals, while antelope include abundant impala, plus kudu, wildebeest and waterbuck. Highlights among more than 300 species of bird include a large breeding colony of white-backed vultures.

Dive into the beauty and rich history of Eswatini on a guided tour. Located in the heart of Swaziland, this is an immersive cultural experience like no other. Learn about the cultural practices of the Eswatini people and enjoy the magnificent scenery of the country. Meet your guide and set off on a 6-stop itinerary. See people at work making glassware in the factory and visit the retail shop where you can buy souvenirs. Next, visit the King Sobhuza II Memorial Park. Meet a guide who will take you through the park, explaining the history and culture of the country. Continue to the Swazi Cultural Village. Watch a dance performance, listen to traditional music, and hear stories about the local culture. Visit the Swazi Candles factory and buy souvenirs. Then, visit the Ngwenya Mine, the oldest iron mine in the world. Learn about its history and its cultural importance to the people of Eswatini.

Discover the history and culture of Eswatini on a full-day tour. Visit a cultural village, see traditional dances, and tour the capital city. Drive past a township and taste local and street food. Do the arts and crafts tour, visit the market, Ngwenya glass, and Swazi candles. Start your day with a pickup from your hotel in Eswatini. Head to a cultural village to see traditional dances. Continue to the capital city, drive past a township, and taste local and street food. Do the arts and crafts tour, visit the market, Ngwenya glass, and Swazi candles. If time permits, tour Ngwenya mine, the oldest mine in the world. Have a local and experienced tour guide to take you through the history and culture of the kingdom of Eswatini. Enjoy a Wi-Fi connection and water in the vehicle.

Our meeting point is outside the Municipal Council of Mbabane. From there we will explore some of the oldest buildings in the city as we head to Msunduza township. The township will show you the simplicity of the life lived by the low earning class of eswatini. There we will visit Msunduza market and interact with the women working there. Our journey will proceed to the Prince of Wales which was the chilling spot for the whites during the British Colonization era. From there we will go and see the Waterloo Lamp which was erectect by the British acknowledging the spread of british imperialism in Africa. The trip ends at the Statue of Queen LaBotsibeni who played a vital role in helping nation of eMaswati gain independence in the year 1968.

Embark on a nature walk to the Ngwenya Mine, the oldest mine in the world, dating back to 43,000 years ago. Explore the mine and learn about its history from a local guide. Stop for lunch at the Ngwenya Glass Factory. Begin your tour with a nature walk to the Ngwenya Mine, which is located inside a nature reserve. Admire the breathtaking scenery and the unique vegetation that is only found in this nature reserve. As you walk, listen to your guide as they explain the history of the mine and that of the Swazi people. Learn about the mine's significance and how it has been used over the years. After your walk, stop for lunch at the Ngwenya Glass Factory. Watch as glass is recycled and transformed into various objects. Browse the arts and crafts shops on the premises before returning to your accommodation.

Discover the traditions of the Swazi people on a 2-day tour from Maputo. Visit the Mantenga Cultural Village to see how the native Swazi people used to live, and watch a traditional dance. See the Swazi Candle Factory and the art market, and go on a safari in Hlane National Park. Start your tour with a visit to the Mantenga Cultural Village to see and learn how the native Swazi people used to live. Watch a traditional dance before driving to the Swazi Candle Factory and the art market. After the cultural experience, drive to Hlane National Park for your accommodation. The next day, enjoy a safari before driving back to Maputo.