Historic Sites Attractions In Piggs Peak

Piggs Peak is a town in north western Swaziland. It was founded around gold prospecting in 1884, but its main industry is now forestry. The Phophonyane Falls lie near the town. Piggs Peak Casino takes its name from the area. In 2001 the 115m high wall of the Maguga Dam was completed in the Komati River 12 km south of town at 25°56′51.41″S 30°4′52.74″E. Piggs Peak is named after an early resident, William Pigg, who discovered a gold reef here on 26 March 1884.
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Historic Sites Attractions In Piggs Peak

1. Swazi Cultural Village Manzini
Eswatini , officially the Kingdom of Eswatini, also known as Swaziland , is a landlocked country in Southern Africa. It is bordered by Mozambique to its northeast and South Africa to its north, west and south. The country and the Swazi people take their names from Mswati II, the 19th-century king under whose rule Swazi territory was expanded and unified.At no more than 200 kilometres north to south and 130 kilometres east to west, Eswatini is one of the smallest countries in Africa; despite this, its climate and topography are diverse, ranging from a cool and mountainous highveld to a hot and dry lowveld. The population is primarily ethnic Swazis, whose language is siSwati. They established their kingdom in the mid-18th century under the leadership of Ngwane III; the present boundaries wer...
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Piggs Peak Videos

Swaziland Scenery

Swaziland is a stunningly beautiful country with a remarkable variety of landscapes - rolling mountains, lush bush and open plains. Find out more:

Maguga Lodge - Swaziland trip

Our weekend away in Swaziland. We spent 2 nights in Maguga lodge, went hiking on Saturday and did another short hike on Sunday.

Hotels in Mbabane, Swaziland: Foresters Arm Hotel

Hotels in Mbabane, Swaziland: Foresters Arm Hotel
David's Been Here is touring all the top sites and best accommodation options throughout Africa's country of Swaziland. Join David just outside Mbabane capital where he tours and enjoys an amazing stay at Foresters Arm Hotel. Situated amidst beautiful mountains and wide-open space, this boutique hotel aims to make all their guests as happy and comfortable as possible with 34 gorgeous rooms, amazing dining options on site and personalized service from its top-notch staff. Enjoy horseback riding, mountain biking, swimming, or golfing around the hotel, or take off for any of Swaziland's famous activities and adventures, all within close proximity. If you're looking for the best place to eat and sleep during your stay in Swaziland, Foresters Arm Hotel is the place to be. For more information on this remarkable stay, check out the David's Been Here Guide to Swaziland, now available for your Kindle as well.

Driving from South Africa into Swaziland

This was filmed in April 2015 during a five-day road trip and features a large part of the journey from the N4 toll highway in South Africa just near Matsulu Junction to the wonderfully-named Piggs Peak in Swaziland. It's about 25 minutes of film from a stretch of 100km speeded up 10 times with a rock soundtrack bunged on for good measure. Er, what more could you ask for?

Driving in Swaziland's Route MR3: Motjane to Matsapha

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Malolotja Canopy Tour - Swaziland

Our very first Canopy Tour, in Malolotja Swaziland. What an experience!

Song: On Top of The World - Imagine Dragons

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Historic Sites Attractions In Piggs Peak