Eswatini Travel & Emergency Guide
Essential emergency numbers, speed limits, etiquette & travel tips
Open in WooGu (100% Offline)Emergency Numbers in Eswatini
999
General Emergency
999
Police
977
Ambulance / Medical
933
Fire Department
Key Travel Facts
Capital
Mbabane (Admin), Lobamba (Royal)
Currency
SZL (Lilangeni, an ZAR 1:1 gekoppelt)
Official Language
SiSwati & English
Country Code
+268
Driving Rules & Speed Limits in Eswatini
Urban / City
60 km/h
Rural
80 km/h
Highway
100 km/h
Alcohol Limit
0.5 ‰
Toll & Vignette: No vignette. Small cross-border road safety levy paid at entry border posts.
Tipping & Etiquette
Recommendation: 10 to 15 percent customary as in South Africa. 10–15% is standard for dining. Safari rangers and trackers expect customary tips after game drives.
- DO Respect the proud cultural traditions and monarchy of the Kingdom of Eswatini.
- DO South African Rand (ZAR) is widely accepted everywhere at a 1:1 fixed rate.
- DON'T Do not take photos of royal residences, military motorcades, or palace grounds.
- DON'T Avoid making critical public statements about the royal family.
Power Sockets & Tap Water
Plug Type & Electricity: Type M (230V, 50Hz – standard large 3-pin South African socket, adapter required).
Tap Water: Often filtered in lodges, but bottled water is still recommended for travelers.
Insider Tip: South African Rand (ZAR) is accepted 1:1 everywhere. Mlilwane Sanctuary allows unique horseback and walking safaris safely without big predators.
