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Eludzidzini Royal Residence

eSwatini (Swaziland)


At the end of a palm-lined avenue south of Lobamba lies Eludzidzini, the queen mother's royal residence. It's not open to the public except during festivities, notably the Incwala ceremony or the Umhlanga (reed) dance. It's just off the MR103 south of Ezulwini.


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