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Collected on 17 September 2026
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1st Annual Ntsizwa Hiking Trail 2026
Umzimvubu Local Municipality is launching the first Ntsizwa Hiking Trail as part of Tourism and Heritage Month. Hikers sleep over in local homestays in Lusuthu Village on Friday 25 September 2026 and then, on Saturday 26 September 2026 from 07h00, walk a 6.3 KM guided route from Lusuthu Village to the Lugelweni Ntsizwa Hiking Trail site, where there will be entertainment, a community braai and a tourism flea market.
The document's recorded date is 11 September 2026. Confirm on the official source.
Hikers will sleep over at Lusuthu Village to experience the rural homestays life. Saturday, 26 September 2026, commencing at 07h00, with participants embarking on a 6.3 KM guided hiking route from Lusuthu Village to the Lugelweni Ntsizwa Hiking Trail site.
Reference
https://www.umzimvubu.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/MEDIA-STATEMENT-UMZIMVUBU-LM-TO-LAUNCH-THE-FIRST-ANNUAL-HIKING-TRAIL-EVENT-2026.pdf
Closing Date
11 September 2026
Local homestay accommodation for overnight hikers in Lusuthu Village
Residents of Lusuthu Village who offer homestays can host the hikers who sleep over on the Friday night of the event, giving participating residents a direct economic benefit from the trail.
The document's recorded date is 11 September 2026. Confirm on the official source.
In an effort to promote community-based tourism, overnight hikers will be accommodated in local homestays in Lusuthu Village on Friday, 25 September 2026, creating a direct economic benefit for participating residents.
Invitation to the media, community, hiking enthusiasts and tourism stakeholders
Members of the media, the Umzimvubu community at large, hiking enthusiasts and tourism stakeholders are invited to be part of the historic inaugural event and to experience the area's beauty, heritage and hospitality.
The document's recorded date is 11 September 2026. Confirm on the official source.
Members of the Media, the community of Umzimvubu at large, hiking enthusiasts and tourism stakeholders are invited to be part of this historic inaugural event and experience the beauty, heritage and hospitality of Umzimvubu.
Tourism-focused flea market for local crafters
A tourism-focused flea market at the conclusion of the hike gives local crafters a platform to showcase and sell locally produced and crafted products and tourism offerings.
The document's recorded date is 11 September 2026. Confirm on the official source.
Flea Market Setup: to allow local crafters to showcase their tourism products and crafts.
