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Photo: Mbabane — Athena Lao from Bulgaria · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Eswatini at a glance

Eswatini is a country in Southern Africa; its capital is Mbabane. People mainly speak English and Swati. The currency is the Swazi Lilangeni (SZL). VoyaKin maps 10 places to see here.

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Capital
Mbabane
Region
Southern Africa
Languages
English, Swati
Currency
Swazi Lilangeni (SZL)
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Before you go: official information

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Places to see in Eswatini

Descriptions from Wikipedia and photos from Wikimedia Commons, credited on each card.

  • Mbabane

    Mbabane

    City · Hhohho Region

    Mbabane is the most populous city in Eswatini, and is one of the two capitals, serving as the executive capital.

    Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Photo: Athena Lao from Bulgaria (CC BY 2.0). Map

  • Lobamba

    Lobamba

    Town · Hhohho Region

    Lobamba is a town in Eswatini located in between Eswatini's two main cities, Mbabane and Manzini.

    Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Photo: Bernard Gagnon (CC BY-SA 4.0). Map

  • Manzini

    Manzini

    City · Manzini Region

    Manzini is a large city in Eswatini, which is also the city of Eswatini's Manzini Region. The city is the country's second largest urban center behind the capital Mbabane, with a population of 110,000 (2008). It is known as "The Hub" of Eswatini and lies on the MR3 road.

    Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Photo: Entropy1963 (Public domain). Map

  • Emlembe

    Emlembe

    Mountain · Hhohho Region

    Emlembe is the highest mountain in the African country of Eswatini. It is located in the east uKhahlamba mountain range, on the border with South Africa. It is located in the South African province of Mpumalanga and the Swazi province of Hhohho.

    Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Photo: Wikimedia Commons: Emlembe (2).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0). Map

  • Hlane Royal National Park

    Hlane Royal National Park

    Park & nature · Manzini Region

    Hlane Royal National Park is a national park in Eswatini, roughly 67 km northeast of Manzini along the MR3 road. Prior to being designated a public park, it was a private royal hunting ground. Hlane, meaning 'wilderness', was named by King Sobhuza II.

    Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Photo: Bjørn Christian Tørrissen (CC BY-SA 4.0). Map

  • Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary

    Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary

    Park & nature · Hhohho Region

    Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary is Eswatini's oldest protected area, owned and managed by a non-profit trust.

    Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Photo: Vaiz Ha (CC BY 2.0). Map

  • Malolotja National Park

    Malolotja National Park

    Park & nature · Hhohho Region

    Malolotja National Park covers 180 km2 (69 sq mi) of mountain wilderness on Eswatini's northwestern border with South Africa. The park includes Ngwenya Mountain, Eswatini's second highest mountain, and Malolotja Falls which drop 89 metres (292 ft), the highest in Eswatini.

    Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Photo: René C. Nielsen (CC BY-SA 2.0). Map

  • Mkhaya Game Reserve

    Mkhaya Game Reserve

    Park & nature · Manzini Region

    Mkhaya Game Reserve is a protected area in Eswatini. It is located along the MR8 road.

    Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Photo: Justinjerez (CC BY-SA 3.0). Map

  • Siteki

    Town · Lubombo Region

    Siteki is a town in eastern Eswatini, lying west of the Lebombo Mountains, with an estimated population of 6,381 as of 2013. It is named for a declaration of Mbandzeni permitting his troops to marry. The town name was listed as Stegi in the 1966 census, and the population then was 1,457.

    Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Map

  • Indingilizi Gallery

    Indingilizi Art & Craft Gallery

    Culture · Hhohho Region

    Indingilizi Gallery is an art gallery in Mbabane, Eswatini, established in 1982. Most of Eswatini's top artists have had their work showcased here. The gallery showcases a range of Swazi art including sculptures, paintings, batiks, mohair, ethnic jewellery and pottery.

    Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Map

Keep exploring

Also in Southern Africa: South Africa · Botswana · Lesotho · Namibia

Last updated November 12, 2026. Sources: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0), Wikimedia Commons, OpenStreetMap (ODbL). Partner offers below are separate from this guide and never change what’s written here.

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