Matsapha Area

Matsapha at a glance

Matsapha is in the upper part of the middle veld in the Manzini region of eSwatini. It is the heart of industry in eSwatini. The Manzini region borders South Africa's Mpumalanga Province. In the north is the Hhohho region, with Lubombo to the east and Shiselweni lies to the south. The middle veld is the highest populated part of eSwatini.

Climate in Matsapha, eSwatini

The climate in Matsapha is subtropical. The summer season is from November to March, and it is both hot and rainy. The average temperature during summer is 24.3 °C. Winter is from May to August and is dry and cool. The average low during winter is 16.8°C.

Distance to Locations from Matsapha

• Manzini - 14 minutes (8 km) via MR3.
• Ezulwini - 23 minutes (24,2 km) via MR3.
• Sidvokodvo - 31 minutes (25,1 km) via MR9.
• eSwatini - 33 minutes (25,2 km) via MR3.
• King Mswati III International Airport - 47 minutes (57,2 km) via MR3.
• Nelspruit, South Africa - 2hr 51 minutes (214 km) via R38.

Schools in Matsapha and surrounding areas

• Phumelela High School
• Tubungu School
• Excelsior Private Primary School
• Manzini Nazarene Primary
• Ndabeni Pre-Primary School
• Morning Star International Private School
• Matsapha Government Primary School
• Mizpha Primary School

Medical and Health facilities in Matsapha

• Mathangeni Clinic Hospital
• Raleigh Fitkin Memorial Hospital
• Matsapha Healthcare
• Mthikwa Clinic
• Philani Clinic
• AHF Comprehensive health care Clinic
• Occupational Health eSwatini
• Women and Children Hospital
• Matsapha R.E.P. Clinic

Shopping in Matsapha and surrounding areas

The Matsamo shopping centre and the Matsapha Lifestyle Centre cover all shopping needs with national brands. There are also arts and craft stores and the Matenga Craft and Lifestyle centre.

Restaurants in Matsapha and surrounding areas

• Alcapon restaurant and Bar, Matsapha
• Freshly Ground Salt and Pepper, Matsapha
• Amigo's Portuguese restaurant
• Tee's Bistro - Manzini
• C'est La Vie - Manzini
• Mdzumba Rock Spur - Manzini
• Gil Vicente Restaurant - Manzini
• Galito's Ngwane Park - Manzini
• The Food Hut - Manzini

Special Attractions in Matsapha and surrounding areas

Matsapha in Manzini offers visitors and residents a rich cultural experience. Swaziland National Museum, Swazi Plaza Shopping Centre, Swazi Cultural Village, Yebo Art Gallery, King Sobhuza II Memorial Park are popular excursions all within a relatively short distance. There is also the Manzini market with its street markets and flea markets. Swazi Candles are very popular, as are the Ngwenya glass blowing tours, where you can witness firsthand the magic of glass blowing and have the opportunity of purchasing 100% recycled glass.

This industrial and commercial hub is surrounded by nature reserves and sanctuaries and beautiful places for hiking, birding, game viewing, and golfing. Places to visit include Molotja National Park, Mbuluzi Game Reserve, Hlane National Park, Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary, Sibebe Rock, Sheba's Breast Mountain, Phophonyane Falls, Malolotja Falls, Malolotja National Park, Tfutyane Mountain Resort, and Lion Cavern Ngwenya.

There are so many stunning places where you will enjoy the natural beauty, see an abundance of birdlife, and encounter small mammals on your way. Larger mammals and Big Five animals can be visited in the preserves.

For the golfing enthusiasts, there is Manzini Golf Club, Nkonyeni Golf Estate in nearby Sidvokodvo, the Royal Swazi Golf Course in Ezulwini, Mbabane Golf Club, and Mhlambanyatsi Golf Club.

Matsapha, eSwatini has secured its place in an energetic property market that is demonstrating positive returns for investors and business people looking to invest in the area. There is a large portfolio of industrial and commercial property, large family homes, as well as the opportunity to secure prime land, farms, vacant land, and small holdings.