Despite being the smallest country in the Southern hemisphere, Swaziland more than makes up for its lack of size with a hugely diverse range of attractions and activities.

(TRAVPR.COM) SWAZILAND - December 11th, 2015 -  

30 YEARS OF BLACK RHINO CONSERVATION SUCCESS
The Kingdom of Swaziland is well known for its efforts in rhino conservation and the country's strong political preventative legislation have been central to this success. Swaziland's rhino protection is unmatched by any other country according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature. 
Swaziland's Hlane Royal National Park and Mkhaya Game Reserve offer some of the best places in Africa to see both black and white rhinos in the wild. 2016 will be the 30th anniversary of the black rhino reintroduction to Swaziland, black rhino were absent from Swaziland for nearly 80 years, until 1986, when the black rhino were reintroduced to Mkhaya Wildlife Reserve.


SWAZILAND, AFRICAN ADVENTURE DESTINATION 2016
The Kingdom of Swaziland is the perfect choice for adrenaline seekers. As the smallest country of Southern Africa, you can enjoy a wide range of adventure activities from the tree top canopy tour in Malolotaja Nature Reserve to caving the only major granite cave system known in Southern Africa.
Swaziland has its fair share of offerings when it comes to an adrenaline rush, other examples include River Tubing down the beautiful Ngwempisi River, climbing and abseiling on Swaziland’s mountains and gorges, white water rafting on the Usutu river, Quad biking the ‘Devils Cauldron’, mountain biking with wildlife at the Milwane Wildlife Sanctuary or trekking at the largest exposed granite pluton in the world! 


10 YEARS OF BUSHFIRE #BringYourFire
MTN Bushfire, Swaziland’s internationally acclaimed music and arts festival, will celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2016. Swaziland’s MTN Bushfire invites you to Bring Your Fire and experience three unforgettable days celebrating music, art and performance whilst promoting social responsibility. 
Announced by CNN as one of the “7 African music festivals you really have to see”, MTN BUSHFIRE is Swaziland’s annual meeting for a multi-generational global community of more than 20,000 “Bring their firers” to experience the three day event renowned for eclectic and multi-dimensional programming rooted in world music and including a compelling line-up of theatre, poetry, dance, art exhibits & installations, story-telling, puppetry, film, and themed workshops.


KING'S 30th ANNIVERSARY ON SWAZILAND'S THRONE
Swaziland is one of the last monarchies in Africa and home to the world’s longest royal reign in recorded history. For 82 years (from 1899 to 1982) King Sobhuza II was the monarch of Swaziland, the smallest mainland country in Sub-Saharan Africa. In 2016, King Mswati III, youngest son of King Sobhuza II will celebrate his 30th anniversary on Swaziland’s throne. Now 47, he took the throne at just 18, making him the world’s youngest ruling monarch, at the time.
King Mswati III personifies the nation of Swaziland and is the figurehead that represents traditional Swazi life and central to all celebrations and events in the country. Talks are already underway with the Royal Council and Parliament to arrange King Mswati’s 30th celebrations in April 2016. Will King Mswati III beat Queen Elizabeth II's sixty-three year reign?


FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Adele Cutler, Swaziland Tourism PR
Tel: +44 (0)1664 823750 M: +44 (0) 7976 578988  
adele@kamageo.com

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