Actions towards a sustainable future

Location & Venue

Location

“Swaziland gives visitors the very best of Africa in a neat, compact package. The best of Africa’s landscapes and culture: great national parks; fabulous artwork; and vibrant festivals. It is easy to get from place to place and the distances between points of interest are relatively short.

Swaziland’s’ attractions include unspoilt and affordable game and nature reserves, some of the finest walking in Southern Africa, modern shopping centre’s and colorful markets, interesting museums and world class restaurants and entertainment. Swaziland also provides numerous interesting opportunities for stimulating dialogue on environmental education and sustainable development.

Swazi handicrafts offer some of the best value in the region and there are places where you can see the craftspeople at work. It’s worth tracking down some of the objects that you won’t find elsewhere in Southern Africa, such as colourful Swazi candles and the exquisite, handmade glassware at Ngwenya, to take home.

Swazi’s are very proud of their country and culture and rightly so. They fought long and hard for their territory. It is fortunate that this unique country has kept its independence thereby preserving its cultural heritage very successfully.

Swazi’s are very friendly people and most visitors take away memories of smiling adults and waving children, particularly if they spend any time in the countryside.

Swaziland is a small country and it’s easy to drive around the whole country in a couple of days. But be warned, you’ll be disappointed if you spend so little time in this wonderful country.”

Taken from leading guidebook the “Lonely Planet: South Africa, Lesotho & Swaziland”

Highlights

* Walk around the Malolotja Nature Reserve – one of Africa’s most enchanting wilderness areas

* Witness the spectacular Umhlanga (Reed) dance and Incwala ceremony in the Ezulwini Valley, Swaziland’s Royal heartland

* Shop for Swazi arts and crafts, including world-famous tapestries

* Shoot white-water rapids, including a 10m waterfall, on the Usutu River

* Wonder in awe at the Maguga dam

Venue

EEASA 2008 will be held at the Kwaluseni Campus of the University of Swaziland. Kwaluseni is located approximately 10 minutes drive away from the CBD of Swaziland’s second city, Manzini. Matspaha International Airport is also approximately 10 minutes drive away.

The campus has a proven track record and has hosted many conferences including the EEASA 2001 conference.