Nkanni
in Hhohho District, Swaziland

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-26.450 and 31.217 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -26° 27' 0" and E 31° 13' 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: 11:28 AM (Saturday)
Timezone: Africa/Mbabane
UTC/GMT offset: 2 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
4:54 am and 6:28 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
19.897 and -155.126 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Hakalau
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Swaziland in Southern Africa

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

Touring Nkanni

Nkanni in Hhohho District is a town located in Swaziland a little south-east of Mbabane, the country's capital place.

Time in Nkanni is now 11:28 AM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Africa / Mbabane with an UTC offset of 2 hours. We know of 8 airports nearby Nkanni. 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 85 mi (or 137 km). Need some hints on where to stay? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Being here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Lobamba, Mbabane, Manzini, Piggs Peak and Hlatikulu. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 32°C / 90 °F

Morning Temperature 20°C / 67 °F
Evening Temperature 30°C / 87 °F
Night Temperature 21°C / 70 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 33%
Air Pressure 1013 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 10 km/h (6 mph) from North-West
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 5% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

29°C (84 °F)
21°C (71 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, broken clouds.

Monday, 25th of November 2024

35°C (95 °F)
22°C (72 °F)
Broken clouds, moderate breeze.

Tuesday, 26th of November 2024

36°C (96 °F)
22°C (72 °F)
Few clouds, moderate breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

The Royal Villas Swaziland

Address
3,1 mi
Main Ezulwini Road
H106 Mbabane
Swaziland

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Mantenga Lodge

Address
2,3 mi
2 Mantenga Falls Road
H106 Mbabane
Swaziland

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Reilly's Rock Hilltop Lodge

Address
2,7 mi
Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary
Mbabane
Swaziland

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Mbabane Rotary/Salvation Army Msunduza Christmas Party 5

Published: December 10, 2012
Length: 10:59 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Daran Rehmeyer

Annual Christmas party for children from Msunduza sponsored by the Rotary Club of Mbabane. Father Christmas (Tom Dlamini) hands out gifts.


Mbabane Rotary/Salvation Army Msunduza Christmas Party 1

Published: December 08, 2012
Length: 01:20 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Daran Rehmeyer

Annual Christmas party for children from Msunduza sponsored by the Rotary Club of Mbabane.


Mbabane Rotary/Salvation Army Msunduza Christmas Party 4

Published: December 09, 2012
Length: 51:47 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Daran Rehmeyer

Annual Christmas party for children from Msunduza sponsored by the Rotary Club of Mbabane.


CROSSING BORDERS - TRUCK DRIVING IN SWAZILAND AFRICA.

Published: October 22, 2011
Length: 38:56 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: fiat300pct

The kingdom of Swaziland is one of 2 small independent country's in South Africa. The Swazi currency is called the Emlangeni and is equivalent to the South African Rand. Border control is as...


Peace Corps Swaziland - The Rural World - 1 - Culture

Published: March 26, 2013
Length: 20:34 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Peace Corps Swaziland

This video contains several interviews with volunteers discussing their experiences working in a very different culture than their own.


uMhlanga (Reed Ceremony), Swaziland 1973

Published: December 12, 2012
Length: 07:17 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Ludo Kuipers

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

Published: April 12, 2009
Length: 56:47 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Darron Raw

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)

Published: February 11, 2013
Length: 15:21 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: PeaceOnEarthDotOrg

2012 Umhlanga (Reed Dance) festival at the Royal Village of Ludzidzini, Swaziland.


2012 Umhlanga Reed Dance Ceremony, Swaziland (11)

Published: February 11, 2013
Length: 35:42 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: PeaceOnEarthDotOrg

2012 Umhlanga (Reed Dance) festival at the Royal Village of Ludzidzini, Swaziland.


Swaziland - Visitor Review

Published: February 07, 2011
Length: 50:54 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Darron Raw

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...


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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.

Located at -26.4667, 31.2 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Hhohho District, Capitals in Africa

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.

Located at -26.4466, 31.2065 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Politics of Swaziland, Parliaments by country, Government of Swaziland, Bicameral legislatures, National legislatures

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.

Located at -26.4429, 31.2056 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Football venues in Swaziland, National stadiums, Multi-purpose stadiums

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.

Located at -26.4333, 31.2 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers of Swaziland

Lobamba Lomdzala

Lobamba Lomdzala is an inkhundla of Swaziland, located in the Manzini District. Its population as of the 2007 census was 18,797.

Located at -26.4241, 31.1868 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Manzini District