This very scenic dam is on the Komati River, and was constructed to provide irrigation and energy to local communities. With its glittering waters surrounded by the muscular hills of the highveld, it fits the picture-postcard ideal.
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
Mantenga Cultural Village & Nature Reserve
26.74 MILES
The entrance fee to this tranquil, thickly forested reserve covers a guided tour of the Swazi Cultural Village, a ‘living’ cultural village with…
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24.03 MILES
These rocks at the entrance to town are painted in the style of 'outsider' artist Nukain Mabuza, who turned his humble labourer's accommodation on a…
12.45 MILES
About 8km northeast of Mbabane is Sibebe Rock, a massive granite dome hulking over the surrounding countryside. It's the world's second-largest monolith,…
8.86 MILES
The ruggedly beautiful Malolotja reserve is a prime spot for hiking, with varied terrain to keep walkers interested. The centrepiece is the Komati River,…
28.88 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…
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26.66 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…
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22.14 MILES
This beautifully restored prefab house, built between 1899 and 1904, shows the lifestyle of the privileged in the late Victorian and early Edwardian eras…
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22.21 MILES
The town museum has interesting exhibits on local history, culture and geology, including a great black-and-white photo display of Barberton through the…
Nearby eSwatini (Swaziland) attractions
2.88 MILES
Culture buffs will love this community-run archaeological site. The well-preserved paintings are under a small but impressive rock shelter, which is…
8.86 MILES
The ruggedly beautiful Malolotja reserve is a prime spot for hiking, with varied terrain to keep walkers interested. The centrepiece is the Komati River,…
12.45 MILES
About 8km northeast of Mbabane is Sibebe Rock, a massive granite dome hulking over the surrounding countryside. It's the world's second-largest monolith,…
16.78 MILES
Ngwenya is one of the world’s oldest known mines. The visitors centre has an interesting display of photographs and information, including the original…
17.12 MILES
This beautiful 560-sq-km reserve sits in lowveld country south of Barberton, with high-altitude grassland areas on its eastern edge along the mountainous…
22.08 MILES
In a beautiful wooded location, this 1890s house was built for founding matriarch Emily Lee, 'mother of Barberton'. A one-room exhibition covers the…
22.12 MILES
At the top of the town, with incredible views from its wraparound stoep, this house was built in 1886 and reconstructed in 1892. It shows the life of a…
22.14 MILES
This beautifully restored prefab house, built between 1899 and 1904, shows the lifestyle of the privileged in the late Victorian and early Edwardian eras…