Swaziland, officially known as The Kingdom of Swaziland, is the smallest country found in the Southern parts of Africa bordered by South Africa and Mozambique. It is under the monarchy of King Mswati III, who was named after King Sobhuza II. The magnificent mountains, rivers and waterfalls make the country the most attractive and lovely place people would love to see.
?Swaziland is filled with most talented people. There are jewelers, pottery, stone caving and wooden items such as bowls and knobkerries. Most of the handcrafts can be seen and bought from different outlets found at Ezulwini, Mbabane and Manzini. The country’s arts and craft are mainly done by women as a means of generating income. Different unique craft shops are found at the Mantenga Craft, a midpoint for all art and craft manufactures all over the country. The various craft outlets include, Rosecraft, Kaya Craft, Benguni
Craft, Shiba rags and African fantasy. The crafts are in the form of things like wooden sticks, knobkerries, sisal baskets, woven mats shawls, bags and many more.
More arts and crafts can be seen at Malkerns valley while uniquely handicraft candles can be seen at the Swazi candles factory. 5km from the Oshoek border post and 16 km from
Mbabane, there is Ngwenya Glass factory where products of excellence are produced with an outstanding remark by skillful Swazi glass blowers. Most visitors to Swaziland are attracted by the Reed Dance which is also known as Umhlanga.
This dance usually takes place in late August or early September, with teenagers from all over the kingdom in participation. Umhlanga provides the maidens with an opportunity to pay tribute to the Queen Mother, (Indlovukazi). The girls collect the reeds from certain. The older ones travel long distances while the younger ones travel short distances.
The Swaziland National Museum displays natural, cultural heritage, traditional dresses and life styles. There are game reserves that grant visitors the opportunity to see the magnificent wildlife in Swaziland: the Big 5 and a wide variety of games can be seen at the spectacular games reserves including :
Phophonyane nature reserve
Mbuluzi nature reserve
Mkhaya game reserve
Mlilwane game and many more
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Wonderful bird life abounds in Swaziland, making it a birdwatcher’s paradise. Human remains and artifacts from more than 100,000 years ago have been found in Swaziland. The earliest inhabitants of the area were Khoisan hunter-gatherers. They were largely replaced by the Bantu during the Bantu migrations. Evidence of agriculture and iron use dates back to about the 4th century in the area now known as Swaziland.
There is an abundance of tourist attractions and things to do in Swaziland. Adventure holidays and entertainment abound in Swaziland’s towns. Scenic tours, day trips and overnight stays are easily arranged through the many tour operators in Swaziland. Each town on Swaziland Happening’s website has a fascinating history, whether it is about the cultural history or the modern day culture in Swaziland. Swaziland has four geographical regions together with its major towns of Hhohho, Lubombo, Shiselweni, Manzini, Mbabane, Siteki,
Piggs Peak and Nhlangano.
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