Visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice for the most up-to-date information on visas, passport validity and other specific entry requirements for each country that you will be visiting. This is very important as it is your responsibility to submit your own visa applications. Please ensure that you allow adequate time prior to travel to complete any visa applications. Entry requirements may vary for UK passport holders and those with passports issued by another country. 

Please be advised that all travellers are responsible for seeking their own medical advice prior to travelling to Africa. This includes, but is not limited to, guidance on vaccinations and any recommended medications. As we are not medical professionals, we are not qualified to provide medical advice and it remains your own responsibility to ensure that you are properly informed and prepared. We strongly recommend consulting a GP or Travel Health Clinic well in advance of departure.

Further information can be found on the TravelHealthPro website.

The Swaziland currency is the Lilangeni, or Emalangeni when more than one. The currency’s symbol is ‘E’ and it is comprised of 100 cents with notes coming in denominations of E200, E100, E50, E20 and E10. There are E5, E2 and E1 coins and a range of cents too.

The South African Rand is also accepted, which can be helpful when arriving from South Africa.

Banks tend to open on weekdays between 08:30 and 14:30, closing earlier on Saturdays at 11:00.

Only a few ATMs take foreign debit and credit cards, though cards are accepted at most hotels, shops and restaurants with an international clientele. Travellers cheques are widely accepted.

Buses are well-used by locals. However, they are overcrowded and often unreliable. Local authorities don't recommend tourists travel by public buses.

Driving is on the left hand side on roads which are generally of good quality. Street lighting can be limited and the further into the bush you travel, the more likely you are to encounter poorer quality roads.

Speed limits are 80 kph on main roads and 60 kph in built up districts. An International Driving Permit is advisable, though a domestic licence with photo ID should suffice.

There are decent restaurants in Mbabane and the Ezulwini Valley, with a pronounced Portuguese culinary influence from nearby Mozambique. Look out for succulent prawns and authentic staples like stew and pap, especially in more rural areas.

Tipping at around 10-15% is customary.

Water is generally safe to drink but most visitors tend to prefer bottled water. This is widely available, and it’s always worth just checking the cap is sealed before drinking.

Avoid unpasteurised milk, or milk that has come from uncertain origin. Make sure fruit and vegetables have either been peeled or thoroughly washed in sterilised water. If you're unsure, it's best to avoid it.

The weather can vary, with the altitude being often largely responsible. Generally the weather is mild, never getting too hot or too cold. That said, the Lowland can experience extremes and frosts occasionally occur in the Highveld. The Middleveld and Lubombo are subtropical and dry, with any rain falling mostly between October and March.

This is a place for light, comfortable clothing. A warm jacket or fleece will be useful for the cooler evenings. As always, a sunhat should be considered essential, as well as a decent pair of walking shoes, sunscreen and insect repellent.

Swaziland uses type M plugs. The Type M plug and socket can look like the ‘Type D’ plug but is much larger. When purchasing a travel plug, make sure it's specifically for Eswatini (Swaziland). If it just says 'Africa', the likelihood is that it won't work. An international all-in-one plug will probably have the correct plug. Visit the Electrical Safety First website for more information.

The current is 220/240v.