Swaziland Tour: Weekend Special

COME AND SPEND A BREAKAWAY IN SWAZILAND

TAKE A SHORT 2-1/2 HOUR TRIP FROM JOHANNESBURG AND FIND YOURSELF IN A PEACEFUL TRANQUIL WORLD IN THE SWAZILAND HIGHLANDS. A 2 NIGHT STAY AT THE FORESTERS ARMS HOTEL WILL PROVIDE THE WEEK-END OF YOUR CHOICE.

From your hotel you can walk or take a horse ride through the forests. The hotel is beautifully placed for the visitor to plan an individual stay, be it an opportunity to rest and relax, the setting is peaceful supported by the magnificent cuisine and wonderful help is close at hand with the staff ready to respond to the visitors need at every turn.

The Kingdom of Swaziland is a landlocked country with South Africa and Mozambique as neighbours, with whom they enjoy an excellent working and social understanding. A country of 17,000 square kilometres a country similar in size to Wales, a land steeped in tradition and culture with about a 1/3 of the land being state owned and under the guardianship of the King and Parliament. The Swazi’s are a contented people who enjoy both the simple way of life yet participate to the full in the economic development in the sub-continent of Africa. As a result of its geographic position Swaziland is able to offer the visitor a variety of entertainment, from the peacefulness of your hotel in the Highlands to the bustling activity of the Ezulwini Valley.

Foresters Arms Hotel
Gloriously situated near Mbabane on tarred scenic roads. Trout Fishing, walks, horse riding, golf, mountain biking and a sauna are available at the hotel. A relaxing atmosphere, excellent accommodation and service are a trademark. The restaurant is open all day every day for meals, snacks and cream teas. The cuisine is worth a visit just by itself.

Historical Sites to visit
The route to the royal area of Lobamba, which is regarded as the Kingdoms’ spiritual home and is the centre of government. The Houses of Parliament, the National Museum & King Sobhuza11 Memorial Park, the National Archives and the Somholo National Stadium are all located in this area.

The National Museum gives valuable insight into Swazi tradition and their cultural festivities such as the Ncwala and Umhlanga ceremonies. It also deals with the history of the Royal family and how this traditional environment survives in this modern world.

King Sobhuza11 Memorial Park
King Sobhuza11 influence in modern day Swaziland was enormous, and his role in leading this principality from being a British Protectorate to full independence can never be underestimated.

Milwane Wildlife Sanctuary
Once the hunting ground of the Swazi king’s it is open to the visitors and is the pioneer nature reserve. The sanctuary is 4,500 hectares in size and it has both walking trails, mountain biking and trails on horseback.

Places of Interest
Ngwenya Glassworks and Swazi Candles are worth a visit. The Manzini Market is worth a visit, it is a peoples market and a hive of activity on Saturdays. In the Malkerns district there is also Mantenga Craft, Baobab Batiks, Rosecraft Mohair manufacturers and the Shiba Weavers.

Sporting Activities
White water rafting and tubing
Trout Fishing
Abseiling and hiking
Horse riding trails
Game viewing in safari vehicles
Mountain Biking

All the above are on offer and can be combined, these activities are organised and led by professional guides, offering a high level of safety, and can be added to your ‘been there done that’ CV.