SWAIZLAND

The Ezulwini Valley is in Northwestern Swaziland 20 km / 13 miles south of the capital Mbabane (population 23,000).It is a land of hills and verdant valleys where the old African way of life is the background to a glamorous hotel resort and casino.Swaziland is located between the Mozambique border and eastern Transvaal (South Africa).

CLIMATE: Sub-tropical and dry.

HOW TO GET THERE: By air - fly to Matasapha Airport near Manzini.Royal Swazi Air connects with Johannesburg and Durban (South Africa).By car - from South Africa or Mozambique.

Private Bag, Ezulwini.

Tel: 61001.

Fax: 61606.

Type: First class resort hotel, country club & casino.

Location: On extensive grounds in the Ezulwini Valley, 20 km / 13 miles to Mbabane Airport.

Casino Clientele: Nationals & Tourists.

Casino: Las Vegas style.

Games: 150 slots (250 - R10).

Largest Jackpot Paid: R1,000,000.14 tables (8 blackjack (R20 - R1,000), 8 roulette "0" (R5 - R100), 1 poker (R20 - R2,000).

Open: Slots open Sunday - Thursday gam-close, Friday and Saturday 24 hrs.Tables open weekdays 6pm-close, weekends & holidays fpm-close.Entrance Fee.ID / Passport required.Casual to proper dress.

Casino language: English.

Casino currency: Emalangeni.Free gaming lessons.Junkets available.

Hotel / Amenities: 140 rooms, 7 suites, 3 restaurant (Gigi's International Cuisine & Entertainment plus two bars), jacuzzi, tennis, bowling green, volleyball, squash, horseback riding, 18-hole golf course, convention center, Airport Transportation: bus.Season year round.

Reservations: subject to package.

Credit Cards: AE / DC / MCNISA.

Rates: E 348 - E 1,070.

Description: The Royal Swazi Sun is one of Swaziland's finest resorts and a main tourist attraction.The resort offers luxury accommodations, a variety of attractions and international entertainment.

Affiliation: owner / operator Sun International.

Nhlangano is in southwest Swaziland, 50 km / 32 mi.southeast of Piet Retief (SA), 220 km / 138 mi.northeast of Newcastle, South Africa.Nhlangano is off the beaten track deep in the heart of the Makhosini Valley, surrounded by evergreen hills.A perfect location for peace and relaxation where one can enjoy the beauty and solitude of nature and the friendly presence of African tribesmen.

CLIMATE: Dry sub-tropical climate.Winter months are the most pleasant.

Private Bag, Nhlangano.

Tel: 78211.

Type: 45 room chalet style hotel & casino.

Location: In Makosini Valley near the South African border, 120 km / 75 miles to Mbabane Airport.

Casino: 38 slot machines, 4 tables (2 blackjack, 2 roulette "0").

Affiliation: owner / operator Sun International.

Piggs Peak is in northern Swaziland 19 km / 12 miles from the South African border.

PO Box 390, Piggs Peak.

Casino / Hotel Tel: 71104.

Fax: 71325.

Type: Resort complex & casino.

Location: Across the Swaziland border, nestled in lush green mountain forests, 100 km / 63 mi, to Matsapa Airport.

Casino Clientele: Nationals & tourists.

Casino: Las Vegas style 500 sq.m./ 5,500 sq.ft.

Games: 108 slots & video poker (252 - R10) Largest slot jackpot paid R 265,000.Largest video jackpot paid R 40,000; 7 public tables (4 blackjack (810 -1,000), 3 roulette "0" (R5 - R50), 1 baccarat (E50 - E10,000).3 Salon Prive tables (2 blackjack (R100 - 2,000), 1 roulette (R10 - 100).

Open: 9am-4am weekdays, 9am-6am weekends & holidays.No entrance fee.ID / Passport not required.Casual dress.

Casino language: English.

Casino currency: Emalangeni (E) & South African Rand (R).Salon Prive, Junkets available.

Tournaments: blackjack.

Free gaming lessons: blackjack, roulette: "0".

Hotel / Amenities: 98 rooms, 8 suites, courtyard bar, 2 restaurants (Egumeni, & Forest).

Credit Cards: AE / DC / MCNISA.

Rates: E 165 - 240.

Description: A mountain resort hotel & casino with good standard service, international ambience and recreation, casino gambling, tennis, squash, and horseback riding.

Affiliation: hotel owner Piggs Peak HoTel: (Pty) Ltd., casino owner Casino Enterprises (Pty) Ltd., casino operator Karos Casinos.