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MEDIA STATEMENT UMZIMVUBU LM TO LAUNCH THE FIRST ANNUAL HIKING TRAIL EVENT 2026 RECENT UPDATES

Umzimvubu Local MunicipalityRef: https://www.umzimvubu.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/MEDIA-STATEMENT-UMZIMVUBU-LM-TO-LAUNCH-THE-FIRST-ANNUAL-HIKING-TRAIL-EVENT-2026-RECENT-UPDATES.pdf

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Source domain: umzimvubu.gov.za

Collected on 22 September 2026

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What this means

This is a media statement from Umzimvubu Local Municipality announcing the first annual Ntsizwa Hiking Trail event during Tourism and Heritage Month. It says that more than 95 hikers have been confirmed, local tourism cooperatives are partners, overnight homestays will take place on 25 September 2026, and a guided hike and flea market will take place on 26 September 2026. The statement invites the media, the Umzimvubu community, hiking enthusiasts and tourism stakeholders to participate.

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overnight homestay experienceOpen

Rural homestays life at Lusuthu Village

Overnight hikers can stay in local homestays in Lusuthu Village on Friday, 25 September 2026, to experience rural homestay life and support participating residents.

Who it is for: Overnight hikers
How to act on it: Stay overnight in a local homestay in Lusuthu Village on Friday, 25 September 2026.
Closes: 25 September 2026

The document's recorded date is 21 September 2026. Confirm on the official source.

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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.

Facts

Reference

https://www.umzimvubu.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/MEDIA-STATEMENT-UMZIMVUBU-LM-TO-LAUNCH-THE-FIRST-ANNUAL-HIKING-TRAIL-EVENT-2026-RECENT-UPDATES.pdf

Key Takeaways

Umzimvubu Local Municipality announces the first annual Ntsizwa Hiking Trail 2026
More than 95 hikers and hiking teams confirmed as of 21 September 2026
35 local crafters are part of the Tourism and Heritage Month event
Overnight homestays at Lusuthu Village on Friday, 25 September 2026
6.3 KM guided hike commencing at 07h00 on Saturday, 26 September 2026
Flea market at the Lugelweni Ntsizwa Hiking Trail site
Ntombi-yexesibe Cooperative and Fikiswa Ndilele Cooperative are key partners
Umzimvubu Local Municipality
Ntombi-yexesibe Cooperative
Fikiswa Ndilele Cooperative
Mrs Nokhanyo Zembe
Ms Khoboso Lebenya

Dates

Closing Date

21 September 2026