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About Us
Matsamo Customs and Traditions Centre Co-operative is a traditional village near Swaziland and a must for visitors looking to experience authentic Swati culture, which is well preserved in this, it is named after Chief Matsamo, a prominent Shongwe chief and contemporary of King Mswati II. Matsamo is a black female majority ownership entity, with an experienced, competent staff complement guaranteed to make your stay with us more exiting and memorable
Vision
Our Goal at Matsamo Customs is to develop a high standard of indigenous knowledge preservation and to establish a reputation for the centre where a local community preserve and practice its cultural heritage on world class standard to share it enthusiastically with visitors and tourists.
MISSION
- Leading nation building and societal transformation through social cohesion
- It’s our goal to be the Earth’s most tourist-centric place, where people can find and discover the beauty of Swati Culture and whole lot
Our Background
Matsamo Customs and Traditional Centre Co-operative is a traditional village near Swaziland and a must for visitors looking to experience authentic Swati culture, which is well preserved in this, it is named after Chief Matsamo, a prominent Shongwe chief and contemporary of King Mswati II. He was the first Swati chief to reside permanently in the area, and as a reward for his loyalty in defending the territory against invaders from the north, Mswati II allowed Chief Matsamo to remain in charge of the region as an eminent member of Swati royalty. Today the region is still under the control of the Matsamo Tribal Authority.
Matsamo Cultural Village offers age-old folk songs, rhythmic dance performances, including the famous Rain Dance, and music with authentic African instruments, as well as traditional Swati cuisine. Visitors can also wander on a tour through the village with its many huts and spaces, interacting with the villagers as they go about their daily activities, cultivating their crops, preparing traditional food and fashioning beautiful craft works.
Matsamo Cultural Village is near Kruger national Park, it first opened its doors in 2014 and enjoys great support from the broader community.
