Hhohho Region district, Eswatini

Places to visit near Lobamba

Lobamba is a town in Hhohho Region district, Eswatini, home to about 4,557 people. Within 50 km by road there are 143 places to visit — 71 churches, 28 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens and 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Ezulwini Valley (5 km), Mantenga Waterfall (7 km) and Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary (7 km).

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Lobamba, Eswatini
Lobamba, Hhohho Region district, Eswatini. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Lobamba at a glance

Location
Hhohho Region district, Eswatini
Population
about 4,557
Coordinates
26.4667° S, 31.2000° E
Places within 50 km
143 (8 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Lobamba

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Lobamba: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Lobamba

98 churches within 100 km of Lobamba. The closest is Church in Zion (2 km); the best-known is Evangelical Church (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Lobamba

61 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Lobamba. The closest is Poacher's Point (4 km); the best-known is Ezulwini Valley (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Lobamba

29 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Lobamba. The closest is Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary Entrance (2 km); the best-known is Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Lobamba

15 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Lobamba. The closest is Luphohlo Dam (15 km); the best-known is Hawane Dam (35 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Lobamba

8 parks within 100 km of Lobamba. The closest is King Sobhuza II Park (3 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Lobamba

6 museums within 100 km of Lobamba. The closest is Swaziland National Museum (3 km); the best-known is Indingilizi Art & Craft Gallery (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Lobamba

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 74 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lobamba
  2. 5 km Ezulwini Valley · viewpoint, Manzini Region
  3. 11 km Evangelical Church · church, Manzini Region
  4. 34 km Indingilizi Art & Craft Gallery · museum, Hhohho Region
  5. 16 km Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary · sanctuary, Hhohho Region
  6. 1 km Mantenga Waterfall · waterfall, Hhohho Region
  7. 7 km Back to Lobamba

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How to reach Lobamba

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    Within 15 km of Lobamba

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lobamba by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches7198Church in Zion (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2861Poacher's Point (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens929Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary Entrance (2 km)
    Other attractions816Somhlolo National Stadium (3 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs315Luphohlo Dam (15 km)
    Parks68King Sobhuza II Park (3 km)
    Museums46Swaziland National Museum (3 km)
    Forts & heritage36King Sobhuza II Memorial Park (3 km)
    Waterfalls35Mantenga Waterfall (7 km)
    Caves55Gobholo Cave (16 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Masjid-e-Yusuf Mbabane (21 km)
    Beaches & coast11Peggy Beach (33 km)
    Treks01Malolotja Valley Traverse (52 km)

    Lobamba: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lobamba?

    Ezulwini Valley (viewpoint, about 5 km), Mantenga Waterfall (waterfall, about 7 km), Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary (sanctuary, about 7 km), Evangelical Church (church, about 16 km), Indingilizi Art & Craft Gallery (museum, about 21 km), Manzini City Council Park (church, about 22 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Lobamba?

    143 places on Spotwander: 71 churches, 28 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 8 other attractions, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest church to Lobamba?

    Church in Zion, about 2 km by road; Swaziland National Church (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Lobamba?

    Poacher's Point, about 4 km by road; Execution Hill (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Lobamba?

    Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary Entrance, about 2 km by road; Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lobamba?

    Start in Lobamba, visit Ezulwini Valley, then Evangelical Church, then Indingilizi Art & Craft Gallery, then Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary, then Mantenga Waterfall, and drive back — about 74 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lobamba?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Lobamba

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Lobamba’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Lobamba on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.