The Kingdom of Eswatini is making bold moves to claim its place on the global tourism map. After five years without a major print showcase, the southern African nation has unveiled a stunning new Destination Brochure alongside a comprehensive Accommodation & Tourism Directory, signaling a fresh chapter in its tourism story and ambitious plans for the year ahead….
When you travel through Africa, you aren’t just crossing borders; you are stepping into a vibrant, living tapestry of heritage. Africans are profoundly expressive of their traditions, upholding belief systems that have been passed down through countless generations. Today, this cultural richness has evolved into a centerpiece of the tourism industry, offering far more than…
The Eswatini Tourism Authority (ETA) continues to demonstrate its innovative approach to destination marketing by leveraging strategic partnerships with leading commercial entities, ensuring that tourism promotion delivers tangible economic benefits. During the Choose Eswatini Festive Season Campaign, the ETA collaborated with MTN MoMo Eswatini and Total Energies Eswatini to create a mutually beneficial initiative that…
30th September 2019 Over 10,000 spectators from around the globe came to Eswatini to witness swazi maidens (imbali) display their dancing skills as the annual Umhlanga Reed Dance festival kicked off on a high note at the beginning of September. The event was attended by girls of all ages, including those from the neighbouring South…
The dates the biggest cultural event in Eswatini (Swaziland) have been announced and a hive of colourful activity will soon descend upon the country in the form of the festival known as ‘Umhlanga’ or Reed Dance. The Festival is set to start on the 27th of August, with the main day (Day 7) set to take…
Following 11 months of preparation and planning, 16 critically endangered Black rhinos were successfully captured, translocated, dehorned and released into the Kingdom of Eswatini on 9 and 10 July 2019. An entire founder breeding group of Black rhinos was acquired during 2018 by Big Game Parks, the National Wildlife Authority for the Kingdom of Eswatini….
The Kingdom of Eswatini is celebrating its first entry in UNESCO’s World Network of Biosphere Reserves. UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere (MAB) programme have just added 18 new sites in 12 countries to the World Network of Biosphere Reserves, and Kingdom of Eswatini has joined the MAB Network this year with the inscription of its first…
7th March 2019 Top African Festival MTN Bushfire in Eswatini (Swaziland) is excited to announce the inclusion of one of Nigeria’s hottest acts, Asa as a headline act for the MTN Bushfire Main Stage at the 2019 festival. Asa, the Nigerian and French singer, is known for her soulful voice, powerful lyrics and according to some, with her dread-locked hair,…
Last year we set out to give you 50 reasons to visit Eswatini (Swaziland) in its exciting 50/50 year. But with so many to squeeze in, we didn’t quite manage to list them all before we hit the end of 2018. Thankfully, Eswatini is just as enticing this year and so we’re finishing off our…
Next in our series of ’50 Reasons to Visit Eswatini (Swaziland) in 50/50 Year’. Numbers 41-45 look into Eswatini’s ‘tourism regions’ – areas of the country defined by the attractions available within them. The variety on offer in Eswatini is highlighted through the contrasts and crossovers in each region and here’s our insight on visiting…
