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Swaziland Accommodation Mantenga Cultural Village and Nature Reserve Sustainability

The MNR Team

Mantenga Nature Reserve and its associated cultural village is manned by a large team of managers and staff.

All are local Swazi individuals and take a pride in their culture and in representing this facility, which is a public-private partnership between the Swaziland National Trust Commission (SNTC) and concessionaire Jan Lombard.



Caring for destination

This accommodation provider has taken action to address one or more issues (whether environmental, social or cultural) which will contribute positively to the long term viability of the destination and hence their site displays a Caring for the destination rating.

Main area of focus in Caring for the Destination:  


Nature conservation and cultural heritage preservation.


Detailed description of the Caring for the Destination Initiative: 


Mantenga Nature Reserve is operated by the Swaziland National Trust Commission and is entrusted with the management of the natural environment of this area, which includes rare species such as Bald Ibis - which has a nesting colony on the reserve.

The Swazi Cultural Village is also the national focal point for the preservation and practise of traditional Swazi culture. Many ancient skills are kept alive here, as the village employs individuals who are capable of passing on their knowledge to future generations.


Traveller Feedback

Score for how travellers see this initiative ... both in terms of impact and commitment.
Not impressed 2 out of 3 Fantastic
Ms Pamela W.
- Australia
on 18 Jun 2011
It is very important for me and I am sure others that the PEOPLE working in these places are treated well. Any info on staff opportunities would be good for business.

I met the manager/owner?? Elmo. He seemed to have a good and respectful working relationship with staff. There was not any water but they jumped to it, and fixed it.




Hotel accommodation, Swaziland, Ezulwini Valley, Mantenga Tented Camp, affordable, Swazi cultural village



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