Full-Day Blyde River Canyon Panorama Tour
Hoedspruit, South Africa
Trip Type: Day Trips
Duration: Flexible
Come along and bring your camera on this exciting journey through the Mpumalanga province on arguably one of South Africa's most traveled roads the famous 'Panorama Route'. Discover jaw-dropping views of dramatic landscapes filled with mountains, sheer cliffs, stunning rock formations, cascading waterfalls and home to South Africa's famous Blyde River Canyon - the third-largest canyon of its kind in the world! You can discover an easy and proven way to save time and help guarantee an adventure with ever lasting memories.
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Come along and bring your camera on this exciting journey through the Mpumalanga province on arguably one of South Africa's most traveled roads the famous 'Panorama Route'. Discover jaw-dropping views of dramatic landscapes filled with mountains, sheer cliffs, stunning rock formations, cascading waterfalls and home to South Africa's famous Blyde River Canyon - the third-largest canyon of its kind in the world! You can discover an easy and proven way to save time and help guarantee an adventure with ever lasting memories.
Trusted guides navigate you along the canyon on smooth tar roads in an immaculately clean, air conditioned vehicle. All vehicles are rated for approval by the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS). Vehicles are equipped with safety belts and comfortable bench style seating that can fit infant car seats.
The Blyde River Canyon is a must see on everyone’s travel itinerary. The 33 kilometre long Blyde River Canyon is the third largest canyon in the world. It was formed by rivers cutting deep into the escarpment eroding millions of tons of rock which were carried to the Lowveld and beyond to the Indian Ocean.
World class scenic land marks are around every corner of this canyon.
The Pinnacle Rock is an unusual tower-like freestanding quartzite buttress which rises 30 meters above the dense indigenous forest in the surrounding Driekop gorge.
Bourke's Luck Potholes are magnificent natural geological formations from centuries of churning river activity where the Blyde River (meaning river of joy) and the Treur River (river of sorrow) join carving intricate series of natural rock formations and pools.
The Three Rondavels are three gigantic peaks of quartzite which tower more than 700 meters above the surrounding landscape. Named after the troublesome wives of Chief Maripi Mashile who in the early 19th century fled to the mountain and successfully beat off attacks by the Swazis known as the battle of Moholoholo “the great, great battle".
God’s Window is a popular view point where sheer cliffs plunge over 900 meters to the lowveld. On a clear day you can see the Kruger National Park towards the Lebombo Mountains on the border with Mozambique. Wonder View near God's Window has the highest altitude of 1,730 meters.
Traveling the famous Panorama Route you'll find more rumbling water falls clustered in a small area than anywhere else in southern Africa. These waterfalls come in all shapes and sizes.
Lisbon Falls is one of Mpumalanga's most dramatic and highest waterfall at 92 meters and named after the Portuguese capital of Lisbon.
Mac Mac Falls plunge 70 meters into the gorge. This waterfall was originally a single stream, but gold miners blasted it with dynamite to divert the river in an attempt to work the rich gold-bearing reef over which it plunges.
Berlin Falls is shaped like a huge white candle, the water pours through a natural sluice in the rock, plunges straight down for a few meters (this is the candle wick), then widens into a broad torrent which falls in a straight line down to the pool (the candle itself).
Mesmerized by all these remarkable sites we must take lunch at the nearby town of Graskop, one of the first gold-mining camps in the country established in the 1880's. Today it is a charming little village with curio shops and well known places to dine.
After a remarkable fun filled day, we depart the canyon to return you to your accommodation or drop-off point. This is where we say our goodbyes and wish you a safe journey home.
Trusted guides navigate you along the canyon on smooth tar roads in an immaculately clean, air conditioned vehicle. All vehicles are rated for approval by the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS). Vehicles are equipped with safety belts and comfortable bench style seating that can fit infant car seats.
The Blyde River Canyon is a must see on everyone’s travel itinerary. The 33 kilometre long Blyde River Canyon is the third largest canyon in the world. It was formed by rivers cutting deep into the escarpment eroding millions of tons of rock which were carried to the Lowveld and beyond to the Indian Ocean.
World class scenic land marks are around every corner of this canyon.
The Pinnacle Rock is an unusual tower-like freestanding quartzite buttress which rises 30 meters above the dense indigenous forest in the surrounding Driekop gorge.
Bourke's Luck Potholes are magnificent natural geological formations from centuries of churning river activity where the Blyde River (meaning river of joy) and the Treur River (river of sorrow) join carving intricate series of natural rock formations and pools.
The Three Rondavels are three gigantic peaks of quartzite which tower more than 700 meters above the surrounding landscape. Named after the troublesome wives of Chief Maripi Mashile who in the early 19th century fled to the mountain and successfully beat off attacks by the Swazis known as the battle of Moholoholo “the great, great battle".
God’s Window is a popular view point where sheer cliffs plunge over 900 meters to the lowveld. On a clear day you can see the Kruger National Park towards the Lebombo Mountains on the border with Mozambique. Wonder View near God's Window has the highest altitude of 1,730 meters.
Traveling the famous Panorama Route you'll find more rumbling water falls clustered in a small area than anywhere else in southern Africa. These waterfalls come in all shapes and sizes.
Lisbon Falls is one of Mpumalanga's most dramatic and highest waterfall at 92 meters and named after the Portuguese capital of Lisbon.
Mac Mac Falls plunge 70 meters into the gorge. This waterfall was originally a single stream, but gold miners blasted it with dynamite to divert the river in an attempt to work the rich gold-bearing reef over which it plunges.
Berlin Falls is shaped like a huge white candle, the water pours through a natural sluice in the rock, plunges straight down for a few meters (this is the candle wick), then widens into a broad torrent which falls in a straight line down to the pool (the candle itself).
Mesmerized by all these remarkable sites we must take lunch at the nearby town of Graskop, one of the first gold-mining camps in the country established in the 1880's. Today it is a charming little village with curio shops and well known places to dine.
After a remarkable fun filled day, we depart the canyon to return you to your accommodation or drop-off point. This is where we say our goodbyes and wish you a safe journey home.
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