ADVERTISEMENTINFRASTRUCTURE AND SAFETY CONCERNSKruger Lowveld Tourism (KLT) engagement sessions across the province revealed widespread frustration over decaying infrastructure. Poor access roads, such as those leading to Lone Creek Falls, were singled out as deterrents for both local and international visitors. Responding to the criticism, interim Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) board chairperson Fish Mahlalela said, “We are starting a new chapter of governance with a commitment to serve our tourism industry with empathy and dedication. Communities along the Panorama Route are excluded from opportunities such as guiding and co-management agreements that could draw investment. ADVERTISEMENTWith the end of Tourism Month, the Panorama Route stands as both a symbol of promise and a warning.