Eswatini
Eswatini is a small kingdom in southern Africa, where Lobamba, home to royal ceremonies, is more iconic than the capital Mbabane. The country is small enough to explore even on a short trip.
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Mbabane
Mbabane, the capital of Eswatini, sits amid mountains and a river. As the commercial hub of the surrounding region, its streets are full of energy.
4 sights 9 guides King Mswati III International Airport (SHO)
Lobamba
Lobamba is Eswatini's royal and legislative capital, located not far from the administrative capital, Mbabane. It's worth exploring for its unique layout, home to both the royal palace and parliament.
5 sights 9 guides King Mswati III International Airport (SHO)
Manzini
Manzini is an industrial city in central Eswatini with active manufacturing. With an airport nearby, it also serves as a convenient gateway for traveling to other regions.
2 sights 9 guides King Mswati III International Airport (SHO)
Top sights in Eswatini
Temples & religious sites
Roman Catholic Diocese of Manzini
A Roman Catholic diocese based in Manzini, part of the ecclesiastical province of Johannesburg, South Africa. It serves as the center of Catholic faith in Eswatini.
Temples & religious sites
Our Lady of Assumption Cathedral, Manzini
This is a Catholic cathedral in Manzini, Eswatini. It offers a quiet religious landmark in a city otherwise known as a center of industry and commerce.
Museums & galleries
Indingilizi Gallery
An art gallery in Mbabane that opened in 1982. It features a wide range of Swazi art, including sculpture, painting, batik, and mohair crafts.
Temples & religious sites
Ezulwini Mosque
The Ezulwini Mosque is a Sunni Islam mosque in Lobamba, Hhohho Region, Eswatini.
Museums & galleries
Ezulwini Handicrafts Centre
A handicrafts center located in the Ezulwini Valley, opened with investment from Taiwan. Visitors can browse and buy a variety of locally made crafts, including carvings, jewelry, and textiles.
Temples & religious sites
Holy Resurrection church of Mbabane
A popular and landmark attraction with rich history and picturesque surroundings, highly recommended for visitors.
Nature
Mbabane River
The Mbabane River flows through Hhohho Region in northwestern Eswatini, with the capital, Mbabane, situated along its course. It's a pleasant place for a riverside walk where tributaries such as the Polinjane River join the flow.
Nature
Mdimba
Mdimba is a mountainous area rising in northwestern Eswatini, wrapping around the eastern side of the Ezulwini Valley, the traditional home of the royal family. Here, majestic mountain scenery blends with royal heritage.
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