ESWATINI: Swazi Rally Will Commence On 31st August

The biggest biking event in Eswatini (formerly Swaziland), the Swazi Rally, celebrates its Silver Jubilee this year with its 25th anniversary event, Dates for the impressive show have now been released.

This years’ Swazi Rally will commence on 31st August and draw to a close on 2nd September 2018.

The event attracts around 6000 bikers from all over the world, with over 1000 spectators also expected to arrive at Riders Ranch, the venue for the show.

Various activities take place across the weekend, with bike stunting, car spinning, music performances from local and international artists, local cuisine tasting, and many more.

The Rally will coincide with this year’s Umhlanga Reed Dance festival, with Eswatini expecting a huge number of tourists flocking to the country for both events.

The Swaziland International Trade Fair which takes place at the Mavuso Trade and Exhibition Centre in Manzini, will also overlap with the event.

Prizes will be up for grabs at the event, including an amazing Yamaha R6 motorbike worth an estimated $15,000 donated by WesBank, a division of the First National Bank (FNB).

A random draw will be conducted to determine the winner from the thousands that attend.

Tickets for the Swazi Rally will be available at the gate for E300 per person.

Sponsors and partners of the event to help make it a great success include the Eswatini Tourism Authority, WesBank, Sincephetelo Motor Vehicle Accidents Fund (SMVAF), Galp Swaziland, and many others.


Tourism Observer

SWAZILAND: Mountain Inn Ever Popular To Guests

Swaziland's ever-popular Mountain Inn, perched overlooking the country's very own 'Valley of Heaven' has undergone a series of upgrades over the last 12 months.

The hotel has been freshly painted throughout with a two-tone paint scheme along with matching throws and cushions in traditional Swazi style. The swimming pool now has a brand new fiberglass skin with new steps, weir and under water lighting.

Mountain Inn already offered beautiful views across Ezulwini Valley, but now you can enjoy eating your breakfast with a wonderful sight ahead as the hotel now features a newly constructed deck and breakfast dining area suspended on the first floor giving you an endless unrestricted view.

Mountain Inn has also started work on resurfacing their car park with half of it completed in 2016. The project will be finished in 2017.

All of these refurbishments and modernisations are helping to maintain Mountain Inn’s position as one of Swaziland’s best loved hotels.

Easily located along the main Mbabane-Manzini road, a warm and personal welcome awaits you at Swaziland’s most prominent family owned hotel.

Relax in Mountain Top splendour with unbeatable views of the Ezulwini Valley (the valley of heaven).

Enjoy total room comfort, cozy Friar Tuck restaurant and O’Reilys pub for your convenience. Experienced staff are able to assist you in planning your Swaziland and onward adventure.

In room facilities include complimentary wifi, tea and coffee, telephone, DSTV and AC. Baby sitting services by appointment.

Added facilities include our swimming pool, exercise room, croquet, outdoor chess, curio and local art exhibit, 5 modern conferencing rooms, business centre and secure parking.