The marvels of Mpumalanga

From page 9 corridors linking the Kruger National Park, the Panorama Route and surrounding attractions,” Mtungwa said. He added that the South African National Roads Agency had taken over the R540 between Dullstroom and Lydenburg – a critical gateway to the Kruger Lowveld region. “These improvements are aimed at improving safety, reducing travel times and providing easier access to some of the province’s most- visited destinations.” Safety support Mtungwa said visitor safety remained a priority. The Provincial Tourism Safety Strategy has been adopted. It focuses on proactive prevention, rapid response and aftercare support for tourists. Measures include increased security patrols, the installation of monitoring cameras at designated tourism areas and the use of technology to enhance visitor safety. A significant development is the establishment of a 24-hour Tourism Safety Hotline (066 300 0991) that provides immediate assistance to tourists requiring support. Mtungwa said: “Travel agents can confidently assure clients that tourism safety is being addressed through a coordinated approach involving government, law enforcement, the private sector and local tourism stakeholders.” ■