Win a Trail of Lights experience

THE Durban Botanic Gardens is giving readers a chance to win tickets to the Trail of Lights.

Five readers stand a chance to win double tickets to the Trail of Lights. All you have to do is SMS Triblights, together with your full name and email address to 33258. All SMSES cost R1.50. The tickets are only valid from December 10-12. The competition closes at 9am on Wednesday, December 8.

Winners can look forward to the festive lights coupled with fun after almost two years of the event being set aside because of the strict lockdown restrictions.

Alene Naidoo, organiser of The Durban Botanic Gardens Trail of Lights, said not knowing whether or not the event would take place had been nerve-racking, but they were excited to be hosting the event.

“It has been touch and go as to whether the 2021 event would even be able to take place this year ... but we have received the go-ahead from the relevant authorities and barring any major announcements from the president, it is taking place,” said Naidoo.

Koren Gnirck, manager of the Durban Botanic Gardens Trust, said those who attended would unwind and forget about the year’s difficulties.

“Now in its fifth year, the Trail of Lights is a firm fixture on the festive season calendar.”

The Trail of Lights also has charity activations, festive characters and a food garden. People of all ages are welcome. It will run until January 2, with December 25 being an exception.

To observe Covid-19 safety protocols, visitors will have three entry slots to choose from: 6pm, 7pm and 8pm. No tickets will be sold at the door. Visit www.webtickets.co.za or Pick n Pay for tickets.