Mbabane walking tour & city guide

The centre and the market

The heart of Mbabane is a few streets around Gwamile Street and Allister Miller Street, with shops, banks and small malls. The Mbabane Market sells fresh produce and crafts such as baskets, soapstone carvings and woven mats.

Coronation Park, on the edge of the centre, is a green space popular for walks and gatherings.

A classic walk

Start at the Mbabane Market, then walk through the shopping streets of the centre to Coronation Park. Nearby, Sibebe Rock, one of the largest granite domes in the world, makes a good half-day hike with guides from the local community.

Good to know

Mbabane is cooler than the rest of the country, with summer rain from October to March and dry, crisp winters. The Ezulwini Valley, home to the royal village of Lobamba, Mantenga Falls and the national museum, is a short drive away. Manzini, the largest city, is about 40 minutes east.