Creative Marketing Idea towards positioning Mpumalanga Province as the world’s destination of choice ahead of the FIFA 2010 World Cup and towards the goals set for 2016 in line with the Mpumalanga Tourism Growth Strategy.

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2. GLOWING TOURISM KRUGER LOWVELD REGION TOUR 11 Dec 0913 Dec 09 Presented by Tourism Marketing Concepts

3. It began with a Mandate The Glowing Tourism Kruger Lowveld Annual Tour 11 Dec – 13 Dec 09 is Above Average Marketing creative Idea towards positioning Mpumalanga Province as the world’s destination of choice ahead of the FIFA 2010 World Cup and towards the goals set for 2016 in line with the Mpumalanga Tourism Growth Strategy. Right  Attraction: Lone Creek Falls Location: Sabie Tourist: Phoda Mapeka

4. A GROUP OF HIGHLY MOTIVATED EXPLORERS PIONEERED THIS VISION

5. We made the vision our own and found a way through In terms of the Mpumalanga Tourism Growth Strategy 2007, the target is to increase international arrivals to 2, 7 million and domestic trips from 2, 2million in 2008 to 9 million trips by 2016. It is in this Light that Glowing Tourism Services and Above Average Media partnered to form a bridge that will bring the national and the international tourism community closer to our beautiful province Mpumalanga. Right  Attraction: The Natural bridge Location: Graskop

6. Sat 12 Dec 09 @ Matopos Lodge After a few words to declare the vision and the mission a GO! Mr D Mogale who is our Mpumalanga FIFA 2010 Local Coordinator officially launched the GLOWING TOURISM KRUGER LOWVELD REGION TOUR by cutting the red Ribbon of good will. Right  Accommodation: Matopos Lodge Location: Mbombela City

7. Mpumalanga Boasts The Mbombela City Stadium The FIFa 2010 Soccer tournament has brought a lot of innovation to our country and more so to Mpumalanga Province as we witness the construction of South Africa’s first locally designed and pioneered international stadium with South African Heritage Designs Right  Attraction: Mbombela City Stadium Location: Mbombela City

8. Sat 12 Dec 09 @ Mac Mac Falls After a Panoramic drive from Mbombela city to Sabie, it was time for us to stretch our legs at the famous Mac Mac pools, The Mac Mac pools is a famous family picnic spot that boasts perennial streams that join up with the famous blyde river further down the KLR route. This natural attraction accommodates bird watchers through its secretary bird trail. Right  Attraction: Mac Mac Falls Location: 10 KM from Sabie

9. Sat 12 Dec 09 @ The Majestic Lone Creek Falls This tour is about the untamed beauty and the undeniable energy of nature. This attraction unleashes the underlying feeling of excitement, love and being alive. Right  Attraction: Lone Creek Falls Location: Sabie

10. Lunch @ the Sabie Picnic Park We tour, we view magnificent attractions, we mingle, we laugh and we feast the Mpumalanga Tourism way in order to rejuvenate our mind body and spirits for the second half of our panoramic drive. Right  Attraction: Sabie Picnic Park (with braai facilities) Location: 13 KM from Sabie

11. Sat 12 Dec 09 @ The Natural Bridge Phenomenon Touring enlightens the human mind about the natural wonders of our planet. Fortunately some of the amazing natural wonders of our country are found in Mpumalanga and we were determined to visit as many of these sights as possible. Right  Attraction: The Natural Bridge Location: 5 KM from Graskop

12. The Mystery Of God’s Window The tour leads to a mysterious Window that is said to give one a glimpse to God’s Majestic purpose for Mother earth.

13. Sat 12 Dec 09 Accommodation @ Phumlani Lodge After departing from Matopos lodge in Mbombela city, we viewed the Mbombela City Stadium, the Panorama drive attractions (Lone creek falls, Mac Mac Pools, Sabie Picnic Park, The Natural Bridge and God’s Window) and we checked in at Phumlani Lodge before heading for dinner at Nkambeni Lodge Kruger National Park Numbi Gate. Right  Accommodation: Phumlani Lodge Location: 2KM from Kruger National Park Numbi Gate

14. Sat 12 Dec 09 Boma Dinner @ Nkambeni Lodge A Boma Dinner is a fusion of dining under the evening safari african sky, with the echo of the african drum beat that is complemented with Swazi traditional song and dance. This unique combination of elements is an experience like no other. Right  Attraction: Nkambeni Lodge Location: Kruger National Park Numbi Gate.

15. Sunday 13 Dec 09 @ Kruger National Park Mdluli Reserve Breakfast is served at Nkambeni Lodge for our guests. The mood is pleasantly filled with anticipation and excitement ahead of the Glowing Tourism Services and Nkambeni Lodge game drive convoy to the Kruger National Park Mdluli Reserve up to the Mdluli reserve table mountain. KNP Mdluli Reserve  KNP Numbi Gate 

16. Sunday 13 Dec 09 @ JV Mdluli Lodge For a Tour of the Township The town ship tour was the last stop. We maintained the status quo which was to visit as many attractions as possible, in good company; dance in admiration of mother nature and laugh with joy This tour features some of the best braai dishes that Mpumalanga Tourism has to offer.  Accommodation: J.V Mdluli Lodge Location: Kabokweni Township

17. TO OUR STAKEHOLDERS: SIYABONGA, REALEBOHOA, THANK YOU, ENKOSI, BAIE DANKIE, MUITO BRIGADO. LET US LIAISE AND BOAST PROGRESS GLOWING TOURISM SERVICES, LIBERTY TOURS AND MUSAWENKOSI EXTEND A WARM INVITATION TO YOU AND YOUR COMPANY TO BE PART OF THIS PIONEERED TOUR..

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