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2 wins at African Responsible Tourism Awards for Swaziland
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The African Responsible Tourism Awards were established in 2014 to celebrate and inspire change in the African tourism industry. The Awards rest on simple principles - that all types of tourism, from niche to mainstream, can and should be organised in a way that preserves, respects and benefits destinations and local people.
Swaziland is a country recognised internationally for its efforts in responsible tourism, so it’s no surprise that they managed to win not once, but twice, at the 2017 African Responsible Tourism Awards.
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A look back at MTN Bushfire Festival 2017
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With an extremely successful MTN Bushfire last month in Swaziland, the festival team concludes the celebrations with the following release:
The 11th annual MTN Bushfire Festival was a celebration of music, diversity, environmental sustainability and the arits, enjoyed over the weekend by a total of over 29,000 people. Guests and artists from over 60 countries enjoyed a peaceful weekend under beautiful Swaziland skies...
Read our article for the full story.
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Imvelo 2017: That’s a Wrap! Full Results Announced
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Over for another year in what was a fantastic event all round, Swaziland’s Imvelo MTB Classic would like to congratulate the winners and all the sponsors of the event.
Well done to the 2017 Momentum 64km Classic winner who cam to defend his title - Christo Carelsen! Gerrit Withaar who came in 2nd and Klaas Meintjies round up our top 3. In the ladies race, we congratulate Sandra Haywood on her 5th Imvelo MTB Classic win! Congratulations are also in order too for Retha Harding and Lousanne Ackerman for the 2nd and 3rd place finishes.
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UK Media Discovering Swaziland’s Secrets
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Last month, a group of journalists from the UK, writing for a number of top newspapers and websites, arrived in Swaziland courtesy of leading UK adventure tour operator Explore!, for jam-packed tour of this amazing a little discovered Kingdom.
With its wide range of activities and experiences Swaziland has recently been establishing itself as a stand-alone destination - a position that this media trip is sure to cement.
Swaziland may be small, but it has a big heart, friendly people and an amazing variety of culture, thrilling safaris and stunning scenery.
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Swaziland’s Mountain Inn keeps improving!
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Swaziland’s ever-popular Mountain Inn, perched overlooking the country’s very own ‘Valley of Heaven’ has undergone a series of upgrades over the last 12 months. The hotel has been freshly painted throughout with a two-tone paint scheme along with matching throws and cushions in tradtional Swazi style. The swimming pool now has a brand new fibreglass skin with new steps, weir and under water lighting.
You can also enjoy eating your breakfast with a wonderful sight ahead as the hotel now features a newly constructed deck and breakfast dining area.
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Local travel provider TransMagnific extend service
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SiyeSwatini TransMagnific, local travel provider for Swaziland has extended its shuttle service to and from Johanesburg to eight trips per day (four from Johannesburg daily, with four departures from Swaziland daily). Up to March 2017, the shuttle provider ran six trips per day, but the additional two trips have allowed SiyeSwatini TransMagnific to offer an even more comprehensive service for travellers need to get to and from Swaziland.
The shuttles now provide connections at any time of any day to allow travellers of all nationalities easy access to Swaziland’s attractions.
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Big Game Parks run ‘Clean Up’ Campaign
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Big Game Parks played a major role on Word Wildlife Day in Swaziland this year, taking a step towards its conservation goals with the help of young people. World Wildlife Day is a time to celebrate African Wildlife, and globally, this year’s Day (3rd March 2017) saw the theme of “Listen to the Young Voices” embraced.
Since almost one quarter of the world’s population is aged between 10 and 24, continued efforts need to be made to encourage young people, as the future leaders and decision makes of the world, to act on both local and global levels to protect wildlife. It is Big Game Parks mission to open up Swaziland’s youth to realistic conservation.
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Swaziland hosts 70 tour guides in training course
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A total of 70 participants drawn from Swaziland, South Africa, and the United Kingdom attended a three day tour guiding and Swaziland destination familiarisation course last week conducted by the Hospitality and Tourism Association of Swaziland (HOTAS) in partnership with Swaziland Tourism Authority (STA).
The course convener and director at Forester’s Arms Hotel, Ruth Buck, revealed that the same course has been completed by over 600 tour guides in the past. Buck, who serves in the HOTAS Executive, also mentioned that the course is meant to familiarise local and international tour guides with Swaziland’s attractions.
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Visit Swaziland for a Genuine Eco-Cultural Experience
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Swaziland is proud of its many community projects that give visitors the opportunity to explore traditional ways of life. The Shewula experience offers genuine Swazi hospitality run totally by the community, for the community.
Shewula was the first ever community owned eco-tourism camp in Swaziland opening in 2000. Sitting high atop the Lubombo mountains close to the border with Mozambique. the first thing visitors will notice is the superb, far stretched views across the lowveld over into the country’s big 5 reserve, Hlane Royal National Park. The Shewula Community is a nature reserve of 2650 hectacres, home to the Shewula Mountain Camp.
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Not discovered Swaziland yet?
Africa in a nutshell.
It may be a cliché but there is no better way to describe Swaziland. This tiny nation - one of Africa’s last monarchies - packs in an extraordinary variety of riches. Nature lovers can track down rhinos in the wild lowveld or seek out rare birds in the rugged highveld. Historians can visit the world’s oldest known mine at Ngwenya or follow the colonial trail of the early settlers. And culture vultures can thrill to the Umhlanga and other festivals, as Swaziland celebrates its ancient traditions in spectacular style. Activities ranging from safaris, horse riding and river rafting to golf and thermal spas offer excitement and relaxation in equal measure. What’s more, Swaziland is friendly, safe and so compact that nowhere is more than two hours’ easy drive from the capital.
So what are you waiting for? Africa’s most perfectly formed nation offers you a warm Swazi welcome.
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