Sub Saharan Africa

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Travel Summary

• There is no British High Commission in Swaziland.  In case of an emergency you should contact the British High Commission in Pretoria.  There is an Honorary British Consul in Mbabane, but he should be contacted for consular emergencies only.  See the Contact Details section of this advice for more details.
  
  
• Do not drive at night along the N4 or other isolated roads en route to, or within Swaziland, as there is a risk of being hijacked.  Livestock and unlit, parked vehicles pose additional hazards.  See the Road Safety section of this advice for more details.
  
  
• Swaziland has the world's highest prevalence of HIV/AIDS.  You should be alert to the dangers of unprotected sex.
  
  
• Most visits are trouble-free. We are not aware of any British nationals who required consular assistance in Swaziland in 2008. Crime levels are relatively low for the southern Africa region but sensible precautions are needed. See the Crime section of this advice for more details.
  
  
• There is a low threat from terrorism.  But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks which could be in public areas, including those frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers.
  
  
• We strongly recommend you obtain comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling.  You should check any exclusions, and that your policy covers you for the activities you want to undertake. See the General (Insurance) section of this advice and Travel Insurance for more details.