Eswatini Resources
Africa is where time is measured differently. By the tales of centuries.
The carving of mountains by rain and wind. The expanse of the stars.
From Diary of a Third-Culture Kid by Ellen Decker
There is so much to love about Eswatini!
(previously Swaziland)
Where is Eswatini?
The mountain vistas, stunning flowers, beautiful trees. The open-air food markets, grilled corn by the roadside, and the most delicious fresh papayas, pineapples, and avocados in the world! Fantastic food, from Swazi chicken to Italian oven-fired pizza to thick sizzling beef steaks. For the adventurous there is white-water rafting, ziplining over the Eswatini mountains (this is a BLAST!), four-wheeling over hillside terrain. Just visit a Swazi craft market and you will soon discover Swazi talents. Intricately carved wood and stone animals, pretty bracelets and necklaces, batik wallhangings, woven baskets, and the delightful Swazi Candles and Ngwenya Glass. Not to mention the animals awaiting you at Mkhaya, Mlilwane, or Hlane reserves—go wild! For cultural experiences, there is Swazi dancing (they even let you join in sometimes!), the National museum, even a museum all about sugarcane. If you love music, be sure to attend a church service where you can hear the harmony of Swazis singing a capella—simply amazing! But the BEST part of Eswatini is the people. You will typically receive a warm welcome, directions freely given, cheerful conversation. I hope you can visit!
For more information on the country, including lodging, restaurants, Game Parks, culture, shopping, and other adventures awaiting you…
https://www.thekingdomofeswatini.com
Famous author Alexander McCall Smith was once asked,
“Where is the most incredible place you have ever been?”
“For much of 1980 I lived in Swaziland, a small kingdom in southern Africa. I used to drive up to the Lebombo Mountains, to a small town there, Siteki. Behind, the land dropped down sharply to the lowveld below, and one could look out for miles, over a landscape of shimmering heat, of browns and reds, to hills made blue by distance. What made this place so special? High air, Africa distilled, as Isak Dinesen would have it; a sense of loss; a sense of being missed by the world.”
The Scotland Sunday Herald, May 16, 2004
received terrific coverage
in 2025 news
Eswatini was voted by CNN as one of the top 25 places to visit!
Here is the CNN article on Eswatini.
https://edition.cnn.com/travel/best-destinations-to-visit-2025
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Other news features on Eswatini
Known for delivering informative content to a global audience of over 500 million users monthly, MSN shone a spotlight on Eswatini in its feature on Southern Africa’s must-see destinations. The must-see tourist hotspots in Southern Africa
Germany’s Reise & Preise magazine, a respected authority in European travel with a circulation of over 100,000 copies per issue, has an extensive feature on Eswatini in its Feb-April 2025 edition. The article provides an in-depth travel guide to the Kingdom of Eswatini. It highlights the country’s cultural richness, including the famous Umhlanga Reed Dance. The article explores Eswatini’s landscapes, from rolling hills and sugarcane fields to thrilling adventures like zip-lining, climbing Sibebe Rock, and safari opportunities. www.reise-preise.de
Eswatini, the Hidden Gem Travel & Tour World Tourism magazine www.travelandworldtour.com
Vibrant cultural festivals, scenic landscapes, community-based tourism and wildlife conservation has elevated Eswatini’s profile among travelers seeking off-the-beaten-path destinations.
World’s 10 Most Underrated Places for Travel in 2025 The Times of India, one of the world’s largest-selling English-language newspapers with a readership exceeding 10 million daily, celebrated Eswatini as a hidden gem worth discovering in its image-driven feature on the world’s most underrated travel destinations for 2025. www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/travel
BBC Radio Coverage Adding to the growing chorus of international acclaim, BBC World Service Radio’s popular NewsDay program recently featured Eswatini in an episode that highlighted its cultural richness and natural beauty. The show reaches an estimated audience of over 20 million listeners worldwide.