Swaziland is Africa’s last remaining true monarchy and in it’s unique laid-back way is
steeped in Swazi culture and tradition. The Ezulwini Valley of Swaziland is known as the
valley of heaven and is both home to the King and royal family and most of the countries
tourism facilities and attractions. It is a scenic hilly Kingdom with a friendly age-old way
of life that endears anyone who takes the time to experience it.
On the Kruger to Coast programme you spend 10 days on a cultural exchange programme,  working at a community sport facility in a small settlement called Lobamba.

The focus of the Sports Development Project is to improve the well being of disadvantaged children within rural Swazi communities, through sport. This project focuses on the following sports – football (soccer), tennis, netball, athletics and table “working together for wildlife & people” tennis and incorporates both genders between the ages of 7 and 18.
The project is borne out of a need in this tiny but beautiful Kingdom: Approximately 30% of children in Swaziland cannot afford to go to school. Without the structure of an educational institution children are denied the stimulation they need to keep them busy and developing in their formative years. In some cases this lack of structure and resultant boredom can lead children into petty criminal activity at an early age. Sport can be used as a method of improving and uplifting the lives of disadvantaged children keeping them stimulated, focused, fit and healthy.
The Sport Project is based in the heart of the traditional capital of Swaziland, Lobamba and operates from here through to Manzini, which is Swaziland’s biggest town. Lobamba is surrounded by symbolic national monuments such as the Houses of Parliament, eLudzidzini Royal Residence, the National Church, the National Museum, the late King Sobhuza ll memorial and the national stadium, Somhlolo.
As a volunteer you will be involved in helping with the day to day co–ordination of this project. There are sports practice sessions each week day which you would help coordinate.
The aim is encourage youths to participate, arrange training and sports activities, to develop sports teams, organise mini competitions and once at the right level, facilitate them to compete in local sports leagues. You will also be involved in the organising of matches between other teams in the area and fund raising for the development of the sports facilities.