A complete list of tourist attractions in Eswatini
The Kingdom of Eswatini is a small landlocked country in southeastern Africa. It is surrounded by South Africa on the north, west and south sides. It is adjacent to Mozambique to the east. It is located on the southeastern edge of the South African Plateau, on the east slope of the Drakens Mountains, with a land area of 17363 square kilometers. The Kingdom of Eswatini provides travelers with an ideal travel route-connecting KwaZulu Natal and Kruger National Parks, as well as Johannesburg and Maputo. There is no better or more suitable route to explore and discover a new country full of ancient African traditions and culture.
Mbabane Mbabane was built in 1909 and is the country's economic and political center. Mbabane has dense forests, moderate rainfall, mild climate and beautiful scenery around it. It is a mountain city that is like spring all year round and has a relatively prosperous tourism industry. Railways and roads connect South Africa and Mozambique. There are luxurious palaces and large casinos in the city center. It is the main tourist area of Eswatini. Many South Africans come here for tourists.
Eswatini has a relatively developed tourism industry, and tourism is a major feature of its tourism industry. About 60% of foreign tourists are gamblers. In recent years, the Eswatini government has attracted tourists by developing wildlife parks and displaying Eswatini's rich etiquette culture. The etiquette culture includes various celebrations in the palace, traditional Eswatini weddings and various ethnic dances. Mbabane Hotel has excellent facilities, and Sun International Group has several five-star hotels in Eswatini.
Sibe Rock The Sibe Rock is the second largest rock mass in the world after Australia's Ayers Rock. It stood on the African continent more than 30 years ago and became a symbol and pride of Eswatini. Compared with the Ayers Rock, which has more tourists, she lies silently in Mbabane, just like a citizen living here. She is friendly and shy, like a shy little girl. Although she did not receive much attention, she did not complain or get angry. She still lay quietly in the suburbs not far from the capital. Maybe she knew that one day she would be discovered and admired by the world.
Climbing the West Beibei Rock has become a popular tourist attraction in Eswatini. It takes about half a day to climb the top of the boulder. The roadbed is not very clear. Follow the feeling and climb up. There are still unknown sparse flowers and weeds on the mountainside. Sitting on top of the boulder and taking a look at the nearby scenery can feast your eyes. At the foot of the mountain are dark green vegetation and forests, just like a thick green splashed ink painting. It is easy to climb a mountain but difficult to go down the mountain. When going down the mountain, you need the help of professional climbers.
The Ezulwini Valley is not far from Mbabane, the capital of Eswatini. You can reach the Ezulwini Valley along National Highway 103. The Ezulwini Valley is also known as the Royal Valley of Eswatini because many of the facilities here were built specifically for the royal family.
The lush Ezulwini Valley is a miracle of nature's creations. It is home to a rich variety of species, including various wild animals and plants, such as zebras, elephants, crocodiles and rhinos, as well as waterfalls, hot springs, lakes, etc., it is one of the most important tourist attractions in Eswatini. Eswatini is unanimously recognized as the most beautiful country in the African region. In early 1990, Italian and South African companies jointly built the country's first casino hotel in the Ezulwini Valley, which has since accelerated the development of the country's tourism industry. In the Ezulwini Valley, there are large-scale Royal Golf Courses, casinos, natural hot springs and fitness venues in Eswatini, attracting many tourists to visit.
Harain Royal National Park Harain Royal National Park covers an area of 30000 hectares and is the largest animal reserve in Eswatini. It is home to elephants, buffaloes, lions, cheetahs, jaguars, white rhinos, antelopes and other wild animals. Harain Royal National Park was formerly an area for royal hunting, but was later established to protect the animals in this area. The park was named after Sobzha II, and the park is covered with hardwood vegetation.
The roads in the park are crisscrossed and the terrain is flat, making it very suitable for renting a sightseeing bus and taking a car to watch. Due to its terrain and vegetation, the dry winter attracts many wild animals to settle here every year. At night near the park, you can also hear the roar of lions. Hunting tours and alpine cycling can be enjoyed in Hareen Royal National Park. Harain Royal National Park has become the pride and symbol of Eswatini's imperial power.
Miraine Wildlife Reserve Miraine Wildlife Reserve is located in Manzini District. It is the oldest reserve in Eswatini and one of the best reserves in Eswatini. The reserve covers an area of 4560 hectares. It started out as a farm and small mining area. Later, it was opened up into an endless reserve to protect wild animals, full of primitive and wild beauty.
The Miraen Wildlife Refuge is one of the most visited protected areas in Eswatini. There are a variety of wild animals living in it. You can see rhinos lounging in the sun, deer walking, zebras running and singing birds. Various outdoor activities have also become a highlight of the reserve. Camping, mountain biking, etc. are very popular. Visitors can ride horses, walk, ride bicycles or drive to view this pristine preserve, and even enjoy the animals while picnicking with their families.
Mkaya Wildlife Reserve Mkaya Wildlife Reserve is an important reserve located in Lubombo District in southeastern Eswatini. Its name comes from the Mkhaya tree found in the area. It was established in 1979, mainly to save the Nguni cattle that were on the verge of extinction at that time, and later began to take in other endangered wild animals.
This vital reserve is a haven for endangered animals. Currently protected wild animals include Uguni cattle, black rhinoceros, horse antelope, mink antelope, corner wildebeest, white rhinoceros, elephants and some local rare and endangered wild animals. Tourists can come into contact with some wild animals and even feed rhinos, elephants, giraffes, etc. There are also many birds in the reserve. The green-cheeked cuckoo, the purple-crowned banana cuckoo, the African bush shrike, the four-color bush shrike, and the pink-cheeked kingfisher are all more common birds.
Visiting the Mkaya Wildlife Refuge is like traveling throughout Africa. It is a spiritual baptism and spiritual purification. It should be noted that if tourists want to visit this reserve, they need to make an appointment in advance.