Swaziland travel advice

Most visits to Swaziland are trouble-free and crime levels are low.

Elections and the double celebrations held in 2008 to mark both the King's 40th birthday and 40 years of independence promoted a rising level of public protest. Avoid unauthorised demonstrations, which can be dispersed by police with a degree of force, possibly involving firearms.

Travellers should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate international terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.

Travellers are advised not to drive at night along the N4 and other isolated roads, as there is a risk of being hijacked, and livestock and unlit, parked vehicles pose additional hazards.

HIV/AIDS prevalence is high - around 43% of the local population are infected.

This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organisations for the latest travel advice:

British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: 0845 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk

US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel