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Blyde River Canyon Nature ReserveThis stunning 260-sq-km reserve centres on the 30km-long Blyde River Canyon, where epic rock formations tower above the forested slopes and eagle-eye…
Must see attractions in Blyde River Canyon
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Three Rondavels ViewpointThe area's highlight, with a staggering view of these enormous rounds of rock, their pointed, grassy tops resembling giant huts carved into the side of…
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Bourke’s Luck PotholesThese bizarre cylindrical holes were carved into the rock by whirlpools at the confluence of the Blyde and Treur Rivers. Bridges span the rivers,…
- LLowveld Viewpoint
Affords stunning views up the canyon, to the glistening Blydepoort Dam at the far end surrounded by forested slopes. The rocky cones of the Three…
- GGod's Window
A viewpoint offering amazing vistas. Take the trail up to the rainforest (300 steps), where you might spot rare birds, including the elusive loerie, on…
- LLisbon Falls
This waterfall is a highlight of the Blyde River Canyon area, especially in summer (October to March), when the water flows hardest.
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A striking skyscraper-like rock formation.
- EEcho Caves
Stone Age relics have been found in these caves, which were discovered in 1923 and named after dripstone formations that echo when tapped. The one-hour…
- BBerlin Falls
Crashing down the cliffs, this waterfall is at its most impressive in summer (October to March), when there is most water.
- WWonder View
A viewpoint offering amazing vistas of the lowveld far below.