Situated near Lobamba, Mantenga Cultural Village & Nature Reserve offers a double dose of adventure. First, you can step back in time at the replica mid-19th century Swazi village. Here, traditional beehive huts and demonstrations showcase what the daily life, crafts, and customs were like for people around the country. You should also make sure to check out the vibrant traditional Sibhaca dance, which is performed twice daily.

After you’ve fully immersed yourself in the traditional culture, you can head out into the tranquility of the Mantenga Nature Reserve that surrounds the village. Drive or hike down to cascading Mantenga Falls, Eswatini’s largest waterfall by volume.