10/09/2026
🌍 DAY 3 OF THE MHLONTLO CULTURAL TOUR | WRAPPING UP THE JOURNEY
The third and final day of the Mhlontlo Cultural Tour brought the journey to a memorable conclusion, combining breathtaking natural landscapes, adventure, recreation and tourism experiences that continue to demonstrate the diverse tourism potential of our municipality.
📍 1. Tsitsa Falls – Qumbu
The day began with a visit to the spectacular Tsitsa Falls in Qumbu, one of the remarkable natural attractions found within Mhlontlo. Participants had an opportunity to take in the beauty of the falls and surrounding landscape, while appreciating the potential of the area as a destination for nature-based tourism, outdoor activities and exploration.
🥾 2. Hiking to Tsitsa Falls
The experience continued with a hike to Tsitsa Falls, allowing participants to experience the natural environment more closely. The hike provided an opportunity to explore the landscape, appreciate the beauty of the area and experience the municipality beyond its towns and communities.
The journey to the falls also highlighted the potential for hiking and adventure tourism to form part of the experiences that Mhlontlo can offer to both local and visiting tourists.
🛶 3. Quad Biking & Kayaking – Tsitsa Bridge
The final experience took place near the Tsitsa Bridge along the N2 between Qumbu and Mthatha, where participants enjoyed an exciting combination of quad biking and kayaking.
These activities brought an adventurous dimension to the cultural tour, demonstrating that Mhlontlo offers opportunities not only for heritage and cultural tourism, but also for outdoor recreation and adventure experiences.
The activities provided a fitting conclusion to a three-day journey that explored the history, heritage, culture and natural beauty of Mhlontlo.
🙏 A SPECIAL THANK YOU
As we conclude the Mhlontlo Cultural Tour, we extend our sincere appreciation to OR Tambo District Municipality Tourism, the Kumkani Mhlontlo Local Tourism Organisation, the group of influencers and media houses who joined us throughout the journey, as well as all partners and stakeholders who contributed to making the tour a memorable experience.
A special thank you also goes to The Hill Boutique, Summer Pride B&B, Bantu Creations Guest house, Great Expectations Spa & Beauty Clinic, Digital Vision Hub, Kabs Events and many more partners and supporters who formed part of this journey.
Your participation, support and contribution helped us showcase Mhlontlo from different perspectives and tell the story of a municipality with incredible tourism potential.
🌿 FROM HERITAGE TO ADVENTURE
Over the past three days, we have travelled through different parts of Mhlontlo, explored historical sites, experienced local beliefs and traditions, discovered waterfalls and natural landscapes, hiked through our beautiful surroundings and participated in exciting outdoor activities.
The Mhlontlo Cultural Tour has once again reminded us that our municipality is rich in history, culture, heritage, nature and adventure — treasures that deserve to be explored, protected and promoted.
As we wrap up this journey, the invitation remains:
Come and discover Mhlontlo.
Come and experience its history.
Come and explore its natural beauty.
Come and experience its culture and adventure.
🌍 Mhlontlo — a destination rich in history, culture, heritage and natural beauty.
Kumkani Mhlontlo Local Tourism Organization - LTO The Hill Boutique Hotel Summer Pride B&B Digital Vision Hub Kabs Events Eastern Cape Tourism Eastern Cape Office of the Premier Great Expectations Spa & Beauty ClinicQumbu Plaza Gallery Yolanda Mamthembu Zaula Siwa Rsa Qumbu Public Library TARDI - Tsolo Agriculture & Rural Development Institute Sabela FM fans Tsolo yidolophu Bantu Creations Guest House
