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Travel tips for Eswatini

Top 5 Experiences

Often overlooked, yet this small kingdom embraced by South Africa has lots to offer. Highlights include:

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Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary

Located in the Ezulwini Valley of central Eswatini, its grassy southern plains have become home to a variety of animals such as antelopes and zebras, as well as many birds.

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Maguga Dam

Built in collaboration with South Africa, the dam is one of the biggest public projects undertaken by Eswatini. These days, it serves as both a functional reservoir and a picturesque attraction.

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Mantenga Cultural Village

This small reserve protects a tract of unspoiled woodland along the Lushushwane river and provides an authentic experience with traditional song and dance performances, showcasing the rich history and customs of the Eswatini people.

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Ngwenya Glass Factory

Here, 100% recycled glass is used to create handmade products and promote environmental awareness. A percentage of the profits supports initiatives like the Ngwenya Rhino & Elephant Fund.

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Hlane Royal National Park

As Eswatini’s largest protected area, Hlane Royal National Park is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts and home to a range of species, including lions, elephants, and rhinos.

Tourist infrastructure

The country features a well-connected network of roads between major towns and attractions, facilitating convenient transportation for visitors. Eswatini offers a diverse range of lodging options, ranging from luxury lodges and hotels to budget-friendly guesthouses and campsites, ensuring that tourists can find suitable accommodation to complement their travel preferences.

Climate and travel season

Best visiting times for Eswatini fall within the dry winter months, spanning from April to September. During this period, daytime temperatures are warm, while nights can be chilly. In contrast, the summer months, from October to March, bring hot weather accompanied by heavy rainfall.

Visa and entry

Information on entry requirements and visas can be obtained from the Embassy of the Comoros.

Please always observe the visa regulations and the latest information from the Federal Foreign Office / Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs / Federal Department of Foreign Affairs.

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Visas, Entry, and Updates

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Federal Foreign Office (GER) ➝

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Country information

Current accessibility

  • Information on entry:

    Entry and transit by air is again possible for Germans, Austrians and Swiss. All travelers are tested upon entry and exit at their own expense. A rapid antigen test and a PCR test are carried out. If the quick test is negative, one can enter the country without restrictions. If the test result is positive, one has to enter a 14-day quarantine. In this case, departure is only permitted after two negative test results could be presented. Depending on the length of the stay, up to 3 PCR tests must be carried out: Immediately after arrival, after 15 days and 24 to 72 hours before departure. The costs are CFA 50,000 (approx. 77 EURO) per test. Travelers must complete an online health form prior to departure. Registration and payment for the mandatory Covid-19 tests can be completed after completing the online health form.

  • Information on return:

    Since March 30, 2021, all travellers, no matter from which country they are coming and which means of transportation they use, must present a negative PCR or PoC test, a proof of complete vaccination, for instance the digital Covid-Certificate from the EU (Green Pass), or a proof of recovery from a Covid-19 infection, which was completed at least 28 days ago and is maximum 6 months old, before entering the Federal Republic of Germany. The PCR test must be performed at the earliest 72 hours and the PoC-test 48 hours before the start of the return journey. In addition, travellers must register their entry at the entry portal www.einreiseanmeldung.de➝ before arriving in Germany and carry proof of the corresponding registration with them. For stays in high risk areas classified by the RKI➝ there is a 10-day quarantine obligation. The quarantine can solely be prevented when a proof of complete vaccination or a proof of recovery from a Covid-19 infection, which was completed at least 28 days ago and is maximum 6 months old, was submitted on the entry portal. After five days at the earliest, travellers who are not vaccinated or did not recover from a Covid-19 infection can undergo a Covid-19 test. With a subsequent negative result, the quarantine obligation can be ended early. For stays in virus mutation areas a negative PCR-test, which must be performed at the earliest 72 hours before entering, needs to be shown before return and a fourteen-day quarantine must to be entered without possibility to shorten it.

    All travellers older than 12 years, must present a negative PCR or PoC test, a proof of complete vaccination, for instance the digital Covid-Certificate from the EU (Green Pass), or a proof of recovery from a Covid-19 infection before entering Austria. The PCR-test must be performed at the earliest 72 hours and the PoC-test 48 hours before the start of the return journey. Since January 15, 2021, travellers must register their entry here ➝ („Pre-Travel-Clearance“) before arrival. With the above mentioned certifications a quarantine can be fully prevented when entering from a country classified as safe. The certifications can be handed in 24 hours later if no hotel stay is planned. For vaccinated people arriving from countries not classified as safe or from virus mutations areas the quarantine does not apply neither. Non-vaccinated people however need to present a negative Covid-test or a proof of recovery as well as enter a 10-day quarantine. After five days at the earliest, travellers can undergo a Covid-19 test. With a subsequent negative result, the quarantine obligation can be ended early.

    All air as well as transit passengers who are not fully vaccinated or did not surpass a Covid-19 infection within the past 6 months must register their entry on www.swissplf.admin.ch before or during arrival in Switzerland and need to carry the generated QR-code with them. Air passengers older than 16 years must present a negative PCR or PoC test, a proof of complete vaccination, for instance the digital Covid-Certificate from the EU (Green Pass), or a proof of recovery from a Covid-19 infection before entering. The PCR-test must be performed at the earliest 72 hours and the PoC-test 48 hours before the start of the return journey. Air as well as transit passengers who are not fully vaccinated or did not surpass a Covid-19 infection as well need to enter a 10-day quarantine and present a PCR-test. In addition, they need to inform their corresponding cantonal authority latest within two days after arrival. After seven days at the earliest, travellers can undergo a Covid-19 test. With a subsequent negative result, the quarantine obligation can be ended early. The obligation to test or enter quarantine does not apply to fully vaccinated people who can present a certificate such as the EU Digital Certificate or a Swiss Covid certificate.

Für Einreisende in die Bundesrepublik Deutschland, die sich in den letzten 10 Tagen vor Einreise in einem Risikogebiet aufgehalten haben, besteht seit dem 08. November 2020 die Pflicht, sich unverzüglich in eine zehntägige Quarantäne zu begeben. Darüber hinaus müssen Reisende vor ihrer Ankunft in Deutschland ihre Einreise unter https://www.einreiseanmeldung.de ➝ anmelden und den Nachweis über die entsprechende Anmeldung mit sich führen. Nach frühestens fünf Tagen können sich die Reiserückkehrer Covid-19 Test unterziehen. Mit einem anschließenden Negativergebnis kann die Quarantänepflicht frühzeitig beendet werden.

ACHTUNG: Wer sich in den letzten 10 Tagen vor Einreise in Deutschland in einem Hochinzidenz-Gebiet oder einem Virusvarianten-Gebiet aufgehalten hat, muss bereits bei Einreise einen ärztlichen Nachweis oder ein negatives Testergebnis bei sich tragen und diesen bei Aufforderung der zuständigen Behörden vorlegen können. Der Test darf nicht älter als 48 Stunden vor Einreise sein. Darüber hinaus ist das negative Testergebnis auch vor Antritt der Rückreise dem entsprechenden Beförderer vorzulegen. Sollte es den Einreisenden aus etwaigen Gründen in einem Hochinzidenzgebiet oder einem Virusvarianten-Gebiet nicht möglich sein, sich vor Abreise testen zu lassen, können die entsprechenden Beförderer vor Abreise einen Schnelltest durchführen und bei Negativergebnis die Beförderung vornehmen. Der Beförderer darf den Test maximal 12 Stunden vor Abreise durchführen. Dieser Test muss den Anforderungen des RKI entsprechen: https://www.rki.de/tests ➝

Covid-19

Corona precautionary measures

  • Restrictions in the country:

    Only vaccinates people with a proof are permitted to attend events and meetings. Furthermore, the usual hygiene and distance rules must be maintained.

  • Mouth and nose protection:

    It is mandatory to wear a mouth and nose protection in public spaces.

  • Hygiene measures in the country:

    There is currently no information available on a uniformly applicable catalogue of measures.

Status: 01.10.2021

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