| CULTURAL RESOURCES: Mantenga Swazi Cultural Village - Pictorial Preview |
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Mantenga Nature Reserve is situated
close to Mbabane in the picturesque Ezulwini Valley, Swaziland's premier
tourist destination. Set in the heart of the reserve, the Mantenga Cultural
Village offers visitors a unique opportunity to participate in a way of live as
old as time itself.
Known for their friendliness and
warmth, the Swazi people are justly proud of their rich cultural heritage and
the residents of the village welcome you to join them as they go about their
daily tasks.
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Nestled beneath a canopy of trees the village has been constructed under the
watchful eye of the King's own architect, to ensure authenticity. Cattle, goats
and poultry wander about and children play the games their ancestors did before
them.
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Visit a Swazi family at home, learn the ancient skill of weaving a traditional beehive hut. Try your hand at
cooking over an open fire or grinding maize in the time-honoured way.
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Consult the mystic wisdom of the inyanga, or diviner. Dance to the pulsating rhythms of the African drum or join the men as they relax around the fire with a pot of tjwala, traditional home-brewed beer. Experience firsthand authentic Swazi culture in this fully interactive setting.
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| Yet another cultural treat awaits guests at the restaurant, which offers warm Swazi hospitality, efficient service and a wide choice of traditional delicacies blended with conventional western dishes to tantalise the most discerning of palates.
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Combining simplicity with comfort, each tent is en suite and has its own
covered verandah offering views of the surrounding bushveld. The winding
Lusushwana (Little Usuthu River) and cascading Mantenga Waterfalls are just a
short walk away.
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