Swaziland 3 Day Itinerary

Swaziland 3-Day Travel Itinerary

Day 1: Exploring Mbabane & Hlane Royal National Park

  1. Morning:

    • Arrival at King Mswati III International Airport, Mbabane.
    • Check-in at your hotel and freshen up.
    • Breakfast at a local restaurant (Recommendations: Sibane or Café Rio).

  2. Afternoon:

    • Visit the Mbabane City Centre for shopping and sightseeing. Don’t miss the Independence Square, Swaziland National Museum & Ethnographical Museum.
    • Lunch at a local restaurant (Recommendations: Piggs Peak Hotel or The Green Mamba).

  3. Evening:

    • Head to Hlane Royal National Park for a late afternoon safari drive. Spend the night spotting the Big Five.
    • Dinner and overnight stay at Hlane’s Bush Camp or Ngidi Camp.

Day 2: Swazi Culture & Mantenga Nature Reserve

  1. Morning:

    • Breakfast at your lodge.
    • Drive to the Ezulwini Valley, known as ‘Valley of Heaven’, for a visit to the Swazi Candle Workshop and Swazi Traditional Arts & Crafts Market.

  2. Afternoon:

    • Lunch at Mantenga Lodge Restaurant.
    • Explore Mantenga Nature Reserve, enjoy the waterfalls and traditional Swazi dancing performance.
    • Afternoon tea at the lodge or explore Ezulwini Valley’s other attractions like the Swazi Cultural Village.

  3. Evening:

    • Drive back to Mbabane for dinner at a local restaurant (Recommendations: The Royal Villa Boutique Hotel & Spa or Santebar).
    • Overnight stay at your hotel in Mbabane.

Day 3: Lobamba & Departure

  1. Morning:

    • Breakfast at your hotel.
    • Drive to Lobamba, the administrative capital of Swaziland and visit the King’s House (Only on Tuesdays and Thursdays).
    • Learn about Swazi history and culture at the Libertate House Museum.

  2. Afternoon:

    • Lunch in Mbabane.
    • Last-minute shopping or sightseeing depending on your flight schedule.

  3. Evening:

    • Departure from King Mswati III International Airport, Mbabane.

Things to Know:

  • Swaziland’s official currency is the Swazi Lilangeni (SZL). Major credit cards are widely accepted in hotels and some shops.
  • The local language is SiSwati, but English is widely spoken.
  • Tap water is safe to drink in cities and towns, but it’s always good to ask locals before consuming.
  • Swaziland has a tropical climate with summer (October to March) being hot and wet, while winter (April to September) is cool and dry.

Visa Requirements:

  • Most nationalities require a visa to enter Swaziland. Check your country’s specific requirements before travel.

Transportation:

  • Rental cars are widely available at the airport or in Mbabane. Driving is on the left side of the road.
  • Taxis and minibus taxis are also readily available for shorter trips.