Gables Shopping Centre

eSwatini (Swaziland)


This mall has a decent supermarket and a handful of chain restaurants – Ocean Basket is the best bet.


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Nearby eSwatini (Swaziland) attractions

2. Eludzidzini Royal Residence

1.1 MILES

At the end of a palm-lined avenue south of Lobamba lies Eludzidzini, the queen mother's royal residence. It's not open to the public except during…

3. Somhlolo National Stadium

1.2 MILES

Built for eSwatini's independence in 1968, the 20,000-capacity national stadium hosts soccer matches, as well as important state occasions, such as…

4. Parliament

1.34 MILES

Opened in 1969 as a post-independence gift from the departing British, this hexagonal building topped with a brass dome is a major landmark in Lobamba. It…

5. King Sobhuza II Memorial Park

1.35 MILES

Across the road from parliament, this memorial was established as a tribute to King Sobhuza II, who led eSwatini to independence from British rule in 1968…

6. National Museum

1.39 MILES

This museum has some interesting displays of Swazi culture, as well as a traditional beehive village and cattle enclosure, and several of King Sobhuza II…

7. Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary

2.6 MILES

There are many reasons to visit this private reserve – eSwatini’s first protected area: it's quiet, easily accessible and really rather beautiful. Its 46…

8. Manzini Market

12.4 MILES

Manzini’s main drawcard is its colourful market, whose upper section is packed with handicrafts from eSwatini and elsewhere in Africa. Thursday morning is…