Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve (also known as Motlatse River Canyon) is a popular stop on the way from Johannesburg to Kruger National Park. The park contains Africa’s second largest canyon, as well as a diverse range of wildlife and plants. Lush subtropical foliage, waterfalls, glistening rivers, and lichen-covered rock formations create a colourful and textural canvas.
With all of the common South African primates and many hippos and crocodiles, game viewing can be especially rewarding.
The scenic driving routes or hiking the extensive trails are the best ways to explore this spectacular park. Three Rondavels and the aptly named God’s Window are two panoramic viewpoints.
The rivers also offer boat trips and whitewater rafting.
The Bourke’s Luck Potholes, the Three Rondavels, Pinnacle Rock, and God’s Window are among the natural wonders found in the Blyde River Canyon Reserve, which is situated against the Greater Drakensberg escarpment. Many visitors to this region enjoy combining the Panorama Route with exceptional game viewing in the Kruger National Park to create a spectacular itinerary in Mpumalanga.
All of these extraordinary geological features are easily accessible via tarred roads from the picturesque village of Graskop. There is plenty of lodging available throughout the area. Several hiking trails wind through the reserve, catering to people of all ages and fitness levels.