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Welcome to Swaziland

The Kingdom of Swaziland is the rarest and best example of a nation living true to old African traditions and beliefs. Nowhere in the world will you find a place where history, culture and tradition have so carefully been transported into the 21st century. A warm welcome, hearty hospitality and secure travelling throughout the country conspire to make your stay special and unforgettable. If you are interested in plants, hiking, adventure holidays, handcrafts, pleasant accommodation, excellent restaurants, exciting sightseeing or simply relaxing at the pool side – Swaziland does not disappoint. Read on and discover your African dream holiday.

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Editor Jutta Rudolf

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International dailing code Swaziland 00268

YOUR EMBASSY/ CONSULATE
IN SWAZILAND

China: 2404 4740/1
Cyprus Consulate:
2404 2650/2404 1138
Danish-Norwigean Consulate: 2404 3547
Finnish Consulate:
2416 2912/24161343
French Consulate: 24043667
German Liason Off.:2404 3174
Italian Consulate: 2404 4371 Mozambique: 2404 3700
Portugal Consulate: 2404 6780
Seychelles Con.: 25052415
Singapore High Commission: 24042661/2/3
South Africa: 2404 4651
USA: 2404 6441/2

Juicy Button
Juicy Button creates a range of beautifully crated African - inspired eclectic jewellery and accessories. Our products are lovingly hand-made for people who truly appreciate their individuality. Our mission is to promote first class African design and craft in all we do. e-mail: juicybutton@gmail.com
Tel: 00268 76471702

HIKE UP SHEBA TRAIL – EVERY SATURDAY
DATE: Every Saturday
TIME: From 8am onwards (or earlier by prior arrangement)
START: Body Blitz Studio, Ezulwini (Register must be signed)
FREE FOR: Those with current Body Blitz Bundles / memberships.
COST: E20 pp
OPEN TO: Everyone
IDEAL FOR: Friends & family & those seeking outdoor fitness, fun & adventure
BRING: Camera, sun block, hat, snacks & water bottle BOOKINGS: Essential if you wish to hike with others, (self guided). Group hike will leave at 9am. If late, you may be left behind. You may also hike in your own groups from 8am onwards (self guided) Call:+268 76747261 / e - mail: bookings@whole-sum-living.biz NOTE: Meander through indigenous forests, alongside streams, massive boulders, caves and cliff faces... to finally reach the top of Sheba’s Breast with breathtaking (pun intended!) 360 degree views...

5th May
Swazi Bass fishing club will be hosting a 3 specie fishing competition - Luphohlo Dam. “Skins” Tournament with prizes of E9,000.00 available to the biggest fish caught in a “Skin” in the three categories.
Black Bass,Bream,Barble.
Contact Dick on 76862334 or Manny on 76047763 and have a look
www.swazibass.com

MTN BUSHFIRE 2012
25th, 26th 27th May

Tickets Now Available!
Get your MTN BUSHFIRE eTickets Now!
MTN BUSHFIRE has an amazing new Website (www.bushfire.co.sz) where you can get more information about every aspect of the festival and buy tickets. Tickets for MTN BUSHFIRE 2012 are available to buy in three ways; Online, through www.bushfire.co.sz and Facebook

book your BUSHFIRE accommodation now:

Win 2 Golden Lounge (VIP) Full festival Passes There is also a new Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/MTN-BUSHFIRE/326755330710439) and if you 'like' this facebook page, you stand the chance to win 2 Full Festival Golden Lounge (VIP) tickets to MTN BUSHFIRE 2012. All you have to do is visit the page and click 'LIKE' to stand a chance to WIN! From here you can also purchase tickets, keep up to date with Programme announcements, accommodation info and much more! Swaziland's MTN BUSHFIRE Festival is an annual Pan African explosion of international arts hosted at House on Fire, one of the most magical venues in the world! And we’re back with more fire in 2012 on
25th, 26th 27th May!! Each year a diverse audience of 20,000 people gather over three days to celebrate cultural meeting points, fuelling a feast of performances from Africa and beyond including live music, theatre, poetry, film, circus, dance and visual arts plus the Hand Craft Market and Food Fair. Alongside this the BUSHFIRE Schools' Festival offers workshops and outreach for students, teachers and art facilitators. 100% of the profits from the MTN BUSHFIRE Festival are donated to Young Heroes, a Swazi NGO providing support to AIDS orphans (www.youngheroes.org.sz). Take a look at last year’s Festival Youtube Clip! BUSHFIRE 2011

 

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Golden Hands is a social business based in Swaziland that designs and creates hans-knitted and crocheted garment and homeware made by a group of 60 dedicated and passionate woman. These high quality and stylishproducts give a modern twist to the timeless art of knitting. Golden Hands upholds the principals of ethical trade and empowers rural Swazi woman by providing them with flexible work opportunities, sustainable income and skills training. www.goldenhands.co.sz e-mail: doreen@goldenhands-sz.com

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coming up:
June
9th Nedbank Swaziland’s Imvelo MTB Classic–Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary Online entries open on 02 April 2012 at www.imvelo.co.sz
Email imvelo@biggameparks.org for more details.

30th - 1st Swazi Bass will be hosting “ The Maguga Challenge” - Maguga Lodge ‘big fish tournament’ with E40,000.00 as prize money.
Contact Dick on 76862334 or Manny on 76047763 and have a look www.swazibass.com

July
7th Ngwenya mountain Bike Challenge
Contact Chas Phone & Fax (++268) 24424053/24424151/24424142/24424588 ngwenya@ngwenyaglass.co.sz

29th Sibebe Surviour Contact Jenny Cartwright on +268 24044230 sibebe@realnet.co.sz

Great offer

WIDE HORIZONS @ Rosecraft Farm Luxury, romantic tent for 2, with own kitchen, boma area, self catering.
Self catering cottage – sleeps 2/3. Fully equipped and with far reaching views down the Usutu valley towards Mocambique.
Double bedroom plus small single room, kitchen, braai, ensuite with shower.
B & B in separate wing of family home. This is a homely, thatched, stone built farmhouse. 2 x double bedrooms, en suite, with own verandahs and far reaching views. Individually decorated rooms with lots of character and charm. Extensive gardens with abundant birdlife, natural rock swimming pool, contemplation shrine, tennis court. Enjoy the atmosphere of a working farm, the real out of Africa experience, with nature conservation area, fishing dams, sunset viewspots, hiking trails and tranquillity. Wherever you are – the views will entrance you.
Prices: SAR250.00 per person per night self catering. SAR300.00 for B and B. Dinner available on request.

Rose

Mail to: roseroques@googlemail.com
or call Rose: 00268 7604 1373

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