Eswatini Flag
Why visit Eswatini?
Visitors will enjoy birdwatching, culture, exotic wildlife, fly fishing, game reserves, golf, hiking, horseback riding, markets, mountain biking, picturesque terrains, prehistoric rock art paintings, waterfalls, and whitewater rafting.
At a Glance
- Souvenirs to Buy: Artificial flowers, baskets, batiks, battle axes, beadwork, calabashes, candles, drums, hand blown glass, leather goods, local gemstones, mats, pottery, soapstone carvings, and walking sticks.
- Local Cuisine to Try: Sidvudvu (pumpkin porridge).
- Local Drink to Try: Umcombotsi (sour beer).
Fun Facts
- Since 1986, ruled by King Mswati III.
- Formerly known as Swaziland.
- Wealth is determined by the number of cattle one owns.
- A man must pay the Father of the Bride (dowry) in cattle to marry.
- Polygamy is commonly practiced.
- Home as the leading sugar exporter for Coca-Cola.
- Traditional healers throw bones to predict ones future.
- South-central black rhinoceros are critically endangered.
- The traditional beehive hut has three structures for cooking, sleeping, and storage.
- Healers (Sangoma) are chosen by their ancestors, trained followed by a graduation ceremony.
Special Holidays/Occasions
- Annual Events: (Feburary) Marula Festival, (May) Bushfire Music Festival,
(July) Sibebe Survivor, (August) Reed Dance, (October) Simunye Country Fair, and (December) First Fruits. - Holidays: New Year's Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Birthday of King Mswati III, National Flag Day, Labor Day, Ascension Day, King Father's Birthday, Somhlolo Day, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and Incwala Day.
Good to Know
- A great stop over when visiting Mozambique or South Africa.
- Law prohibits photography of government buildings, military vehicles, police, official ceremonies, royal family, royal palace, or soldiers.
- Do not speak negatively against the royal family.
- HIV/AIDS and Tuberculosis are widespread.
- Impacts of climate change brings concern to food insecurity.
- Do not display your cell phone or large amounts of cash.
- Do not wear expensive jewelry or carry valuables in public.
- Avoid demonstrations, protests, and strikes.
- Medical facilities are limited.
- Jaywalking is subject to a fine and temporary detention.
- Mini bus taxis are often overcrowded.
This international destination requires:
- A valid passport with six months of validity upon return and two blank pages for entry stamp.
- Tourist VISA not required for visits under 30 days.
- Yellow Fever vaccination required from select countries.
Seasons are in reverse of the Northern Hemisphere; December is mid summer and June is mid winter.
- Best Time to Visit: May - September
- Coolest Months: April - September
- Hottest Months: October - March
- Peak Season: December
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