The challenge will begin at Mlawula Nature Reserve in the north east of Swaziland, in the Lowveld and Lubombo Mountains, near Simunye Town on 26th June 2016 at 7am. There will be three routes to choose from, 4km, 6km and 21km! To cater for everyone, there will be a Kiddies Zone, Food Stalls, Shower and toilet facilities, Camping available, and Free Car Parking at Mlawula Sports Field.
The Lubombo region is a recongised global biodiversity hotspot due to its high density of flora and fauna. Birdlife is exceptionally high with more than 350 species recorded in Mlawula Naure Reserve.
Points of interest in Mlawula includes the Python Pools, Hyaena Pool, Khabane Cave, Mahlabashane Gorge, Siphiso Valley, Mbuluzi Gorge, Bird Watching.
The challenge routes will be fully signed with arrows and glow sticks along side route descriptions with local information notes. All finishers will receive a certificate and light refreshments will be served at the finish line too.
Registrations are available at all Lubombo Police stations, Mbabane Police HQ, SNTC Lobamba & Progress Stationary – Manzini, until 21st June.
Registation fees are:
E130.00 for an individual
E600.00 for a Team of 5 people
E75.00 Optional pre-challenge camping at Siphiso Camp Site (Payable at Mlawula Nature Reserve)
The ELO aim to create awareness of the biodiversity and tourism values of the Lubombo Plateau and the need for its protection and conservation. The ELO also looks to support the Eco Lubombo Program, which the Lubombo Conservancy, COSPE, and the SNTC have been working hard to develop and implement. This has recently evolved into a Lubombo TFCA project supported by GIZ with a focus on the Lubombo Eco Trails network. The community of Mhlumeni will be supported by the proceeds of this event.
For enquiries, please contact ecolubomborg@gmail.com
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