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| | Whilst we encourage everyone to #StayAtHome for now, we intend to keep everyone updated on Eswatini so that tourism can aid in the country’s recovery when the time comes. #TravelTomorrow. | |
| | As a global family, it’s clear that, for now, we should all stay at home and not travel in order to fight the spread of Coronavirus. But, when the time comes, travel and tourism will be very important activities in the recovery process. Read More
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| | MSG Tours launch 2021 Lions tours & One Million Rand initiative, featuring Eswatini & SKRUM | |
| | Sports Tour Operator MSG Tours have launched a One Million Rand initiative as part of their Rugby Lions tours to South Africa in 2021, which go on general sale on 4th May 2020. The tours will see rugby fanatics watching the Lions vs Springboks rugby tests, exploring South Africa and also heading into Eswatini in between test matches to discover all the country has to offer. Read More
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| | Eswatini wins LUXlife Destination Award
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| | Eswatini has proudly won the 2020 Best Tourism Destination Advocacy award for Southern Africa by LUXlife, a bimonthly luxury lifestyle magazine. After securing Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2020 award this year, this accolade adds to the growing collection of awards as Eswatini is now being recognised for its wonders by experts in travel. Read More
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| | All Out Africa’s Eswatini Artisan Tour – Artisan Workshops, culture and conservation!
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| | All Out Africa, one of Eswatini’s most highly rated and professional adventure tour operators, have launched a brand new experiential tour focusing on Eswatini’s creative compass, whilst taking in the country’s cultural and wildlife highlights. Read More
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| | Hike to undiscovered hotspots with Eswatini’s new tour company Vaya Trails
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| | Vaya Trails is a new venture in Eswatini and has come about as a result of the meeting of minds, experiences and enthusiasm of five committed emaSwati (Swazi people) who are keen to share their love and knowledge of this unique environment and persuade you to enjoy the wonder of actually walking through the Highveld of Africa; Anna McGinn, Mbongeni Dlamini, Sipho Mnisi, Justice Gwebu and Hakeem Mthupha. Read More
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| | Marula Festival 2020 bows out gracefully
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| | The Marula Festival, known locally as the ‘Bugunu Ceremony’ takes place annually and this year, like every other year, emaswati celebrated in style alongside the Royal family. Read more for an account from a local journalist as the event took place. Read More
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| | 6 Months to go until Inyatsi Swazi Frontier
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| | The Inyatsi Swazi Frontier annual mountain bike event, which draws in participants and media attention across the globe to North West Eswatini, has only 6 months to go from now until they celebrate 15 years of racing! The team are in great spirits about this year’s upcoming event and have released a statement to reassure visitors that everything is on track. Read More
To find out more on the race including entry details, categories, and accommodation options, check out this news story here.
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| | Eswatini features on Acacia Africa’s family-friendly tours for the first time
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| | Acacia Africa, a tour operator that specialises in adventure travel with offices in the UK, South Africa & Zimbabwe, have launched a new ‘Signature Tours and Safaris’ collection, including tours featuring Eswatini (Swaziland). Read More
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| | A look back on Incwala, a blend of colour and culture
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| | Eswatini (Swaziland) stands proud of its unique and cultural events that take place annually. We look back on the cultural ceremony to grace Eswatini at the end of 2019 – the Incwala Festival, with this account by a local Swazi journalist. Read More
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| | Hike to Ngwempisi, Eswatini’s hidden corner with All Out Africa
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| | All Out Africa, one of Eswatini’s most highly rated and professional adventure tour operators, are running hiking tours through Ngwempisi, an untouched wilderness in the South Western corner of the country. Read More
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| | MTN Bushfire - Latest news & information
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| | Due to the ongoing worldwide Coronavirus pandemic, Eswatini’s annual MTN Bushfire Festival has sadly had to postpone this year’s festival. Festival organisers have released a statement with their plans for the future. Read More
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| | BLOG: Bohemian Vibes right in Vuvulane Food Market
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| | Eswatini TV checked out Vuvulane Food Market in January for their show ‘Buhle Betfu’ and created this great blog which captures the experience of their trip. Read More
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| | BLOG: Ngwenya Glass by Sense Africa
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| | Jenny Bowen, Director and Founder of Sense Africa, a UK Tour Company that specialises in Eswatini, has shared this blog post all about Ngwenya Glass.
In 1979 a glassblowing factory called Swazi Glass Craft was created as part of a Swedish Aid Project. Machinery and equipment was imported and a number of Swazis were trained in the age old art of glass blowing… Read More
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| | | | Not discovered Eswatini yet?"Africa in a nutshell.”
It may be a cliché but there is no better way to describe Eswatini (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 Eswatini 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, Eswatini 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 Swati welcome.
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