Lobamba
in Hhohho District, Swaziland
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Matsapha Airport (8 mi) -
Nelspruit Airport (69 mi) - Riverside Airport (75 mi)
- Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (75 mi)
- Komatipoort Airport (84 mi)
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Maputo Airport (93 mi) - Mkuze Airport (95 mi)
- Vryheid Airport (95 mi)
- iSimangaliso Wetland Park (Unesco heritage, 86 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- -26.467 and 31.200 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- S -26° 28' 0" and E 31° 12' 0"
- Currency and Currency Code:
- Lilangeni - SZL
- Spoken languages:
- English, Swati
- Local electricity:
- 230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
- Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
- 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
- Local Time: 03:32 AM (Monday)
- Timezone: Africa/Mbabane
- UTC/GMT offset: 2 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 4:55 am and 6:25 pm
- Antipode Coordinates:
- 19.897 and -155.126 (Lat./Lng.)
- Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Hakalau - References
- This place on Wikipedia
- This place on Geonames.org
Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Swaziland.
Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Swaziland. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03
Delve into Lobamba
Lobamba in Hhohho District with it's 4,557 habitants is a town located in Swaziland a little south of Mbabane, the country's capital town.
Time in Lobamba is now 03:32 AM (Monday). The local timezone is named Africa / Mbabane with an UTC offset of 2 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Lobamba. The closest airport in Swaziland is Matsapha Airport in a distance of 8 mi (or 13 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. The closest heritage site is iSimangaliso Wetland Park in South africa at a distance of 86 mi (or 139 km). In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.
Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Mbabane, Manzini, Piggs Peak, Hlatikulu and Ntfonjeni. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 33°C / 91 °F
| Morning Temperature | 18°C / 64 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 33°C / 91 °F |
| Night Temperature | 21°C / 70 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 0% |
| Air Humidity | 31% |
| Air Pressure | 1012 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from South-West |
| Cloud Conditions | Few clouds, covering 11% of sky |
| General Conditions | Few clouds |
Tuesday, 19th of November 2024
25°C (77 °F)
21°C (70 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.
Wednesday, 20th of November 2024
30°C (85 °F)
19°C (67 °F)
Few clouds, gentle breeze.
Thursday, 21st of November 2024
33°C (91 °F)
22°C (71 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, scattered clouds.
Hotels and Places to Stay
The Royal Villas Swaziland
Mantenga Lodge
Reilly's Rock Hilltop Lodge
Videos from this area
These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.
uMhlanga (Reed Ceremony), Swaziland 1973
http://ozoutback.com.au Every year at the end of August girls march from the Royal Kraal of Lobamba to Mdutshane to cut reeds to repair the enclosures around the Queen mother's residence, after...
Legends Backpacker Lodge by swazi.travel
Legends Backpacker Lodge is located in the Ezulwini Valley of Swaziland. Visit http://www.swazi.travel for bookings and info. It is ideally located for budget travellers with easy access...
2012 Umhlanga Reed Dance Ceremony, Swaziland (12)
2012 Umhlanga (Reed Dance) festival at the Royal Village of Ludzidzini, Swaziland.
2012 Umhlanga Reed Dance Ceremony, Swaziland (11)
2012 Umhlanga (Reed Dance) festival at the Royal Village of Ludzidzini, Swaziland.
Swaziland - Visitor Review
Footage and reviews of Swaziland - http://www.swazi.travel - with candid comments and funky headcam shots. Explore the Kingdom's landscapes, traditional culture, friendly people, diverse...
Mananga Centre
We offer training, tailor made programs, residential courses and consultancy in; Management Development Programs, Rural Livelihoods, Poverty Reduction and Sustainable development courses, ...
Yebo Art Gallery, Hhohho Swaziland
Recorded at Yebo! Art & Design, Lobamba, Hhohho, Swaziland. A most beautiful place.
Zuid Afrika 2014 (deel 06)
Grand Tour Zuid Afrika met Fox (10 november-1 december 2014) deel 6 (Swaziland, Mlilwane, Hluhluwe)
The road to Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary (Swaziland)
Busdrive from just after the South African border towards the Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary (Swaziland).
Zuid Afrika 2014 (deel 05)
Grand Tour Zuid Afrika met Fox (10 november-1 december 2014) deel 5 (Kruger Park, Swaziland)
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Attractions and noteworthy things
Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.
Lobamba
Lobamba is the traditional and legislative capital of Swaziland, seat of the Parliament and residence of the Queen Mother. It is located in the west of the country, in the Ezulwini Valley, 16 km from Mbabane, in the district of Hhohho. Its population is 5,800. Lobamba is famous for two ceremonies: the Reed Dance, celebrated in August and September in honour of the Queen Mother, and the Incwala, in December and January in honour of the King.
Parliament of Swaziland
The Parliament of Swaziland consists of two chambers: The Senate (Indlu yeTimphunga) The House of Assembly The Houses of Parliament are located in Lobamba.
Somhlolo National Stadium
Somhlolo National Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Lobamba, Swaziland. Built in 1968, it is currently used mostly for football matches. It is named for King Somhlolo, who had moved his people into the region that is now Swaziland about 200 years ago, and is considered the father of the country. The stadium holds 20,000 people.
Mbabane River
The Mbabane River is a river of Swaziland. It flows through Hhohho District in the north-west of the country. The city of Mbabane is located along the river. Tributaries include the Polinjane River.
Lobamba Lomdzala
Lobamba Lomdzala is an inkhundla of Swaziland, located in the Manzini District. Its population as of the 2007 census was 18,797.
These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Lobamba.
This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Lobomba, Lobamba, لوبامبا, Горад Лабамба, Лобамба, لۆبامبا, Lobambo, לובמבה, ロバンバ, ლობამბა, 로밤바, لوباما, 洛班巴
