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ROUTE 22 LAUNCH DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED EARLY 2012! |
Route 22Route 22 cuts across the whole district, while using the R22 as the main link. It stretches from north of Imfolozi River to the Mozambique border, Farazela. It has sub-routes that are clustered according to the district's main tourism attractions/experiences which are bush/wildlife, beach, adventure and culture/heritage. The district's main draw cards along the Route is South Africa's first World Heritage Site - iSimangaliso Wetland Park, and Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve alongwith the presence and abundance of water adventure activities (snorkelling, diving, canoeing, boating), specialised Big Five Game Reserves, one of South Africa's Tiger Fishing hotspots, an area with Sourth Africa's highest bird count and access to 'untouched' beaches. The Route will see the opening up of two thirds of the District to the foreign visitor and will enhance the local tourist experience while creating an opportunity for innovative transformation of the tourism industry. With the help of Urban-Econ Tourism Consultants, a study is being conducted to investigate the feasibility of the development of the Route. The study will be concluded by 15 December 2011. The study focuses on three, but not limited to, aspects which are key elements that make our tourism industry:
This remarkable Route will be officially launched at the begginning of 2012, dates will be communicated shortly - watch this space! |
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