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Required travel documents for Swaziland

Required travel documents for Swaziland: passport [...]

Key Phrases

(greeting) Sanibonani! "Good day!"

(response) Yebo! "Yes good day!"

(greeting) Ninjani? "How are you?"

(response) Sikhona, ninjani nine? "We are well how are you?"

(response) Natsi sikhona! "We also are well"

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Local Time

Swaziland is at GMT +2hours. Belgium, France, Germany, Spain, and the United Kingdom are one hour behind Swaziland. The United States (Eastern) is 7 hours behind and the USA (Pacific) 10 hours behind. Hong Kong is 6 hours ahead and Sydney, Australia, 7 1 [...]

Electricity

Electric current is supplied at 220 volts AC 50Hz and 15 amp round-pin wall sockets are used. [...]

Currency

Lilangeni (singular) or Emalangeni (plural) and cents is the currency of Swaziland. It is of equal value to the South African rand and cents and both currencies are in circulation. The traveler is advised to change Emalangeni back to his own currency bef [...]

Clothing

Year round, the ladies will need summer dresses, skirts, slacks, and blouses. In the evening on the Highveld and during the winter months (May to September) a sweater is necessary. Gentlemen wear lightweight lounge suits, slacks and sportcoats, safari su [...]

Business Hours:

Office and shop hours are usually 08h00 - 13h00 and 14h00 - 1700 Mondays to Fridays. Bank hours are 18h30 - 14h30 Mondays to Fridays and some banks, 08h30 - 11h00 on Saturdays. Post offices are open 08h00 - 16h00 Mondays to Fridays and 08h00 - 11h00 on S [...]

Sibebe Rock

Sibebe is the second largest rock in the world. It is exciting to climb the rock and experience the gorgeus scenic views at the top of the rock. The beutiful views encourages one to stay longer at the top.It is advisable to ask for a guide to assist climb [...]

Flora and fauna

Swaziland is rich in flora and fauna. Malolotja game reserve provides a variety of flower species. Their good odor temp one to spend lots of time in the wilderness enjoying the good smells. [...]

Places to Stay

Swaziland though small has a number of places to stay in. Get where you want to stay at http://www.welcometoswaziland.com [...]