Picturesque Blyde River Canyon

Picturesque Blyde River Canyon

The natural wonder located in South Africa’s Mpumalanga is the world’s third largest canyon after Grand Canyon of USA and Namibia’s Fish River Canyon. Deep by 2500 feet and lengthy by 26 kilometers, the canyon is made up of red-colored sandstones. Three Rondavels is one of the best views offered by the canyon vicinity. Renamed as Motlatse, its magnificent mountain scenery and the surrounding see sights are the best reasons to be there at least once in lifetime. The canyon passes from the Drakensberg Mountain Range and it also contains Lowveld Riparian Forest that is extended upto 100 hectares. The vicinity also locates as Swadini dam and you can also enjoy boating in the dam locality.

Its nearby Kadishi waterfall is also the second tallest tufa waterfall worldwide. In an attempt to provide information to the visitors, two offices are available at Swadini and Bourke’s Luck Potholes. Its nearby Drakensberg escarpment is also a famous region for tourism point of view as infrastructure-wise it offers first-class service.

Lively wildlife and plant life

The place is also known for its rich biodiversity and its wildlife includes Crocodiles, Hippos, monkeys and every ancient animal of South Africa. Even, you can find species of antelope and fish. It is also known as paradise for bird-watchers as it contains almost all type of bird species. From almost 50 bird species few includes African Fish Eagle, Redbacked Mannikin, Green Twinspot, Cape Vulture, Gurney’s Sugarbird, Blackbreasted Snake Eagle, Whitebacked Vulture, and Jackal Buzzard. It contains more than one thousand plant species and some of them are very rare species and are found here only.

Enjoyable activities

• Canoeing
• Abseiling activities
• Rock climbing
• Boating in the dam vicinity
• Taking a look at Tufa waterfalls

Reaching there

By Air:

The air facility is available from Johannesburg International Airport

Train:

You can opt for the train from Johannesburg Park Station or Pretoria Station

The place is located in close proximity of and hence is easily accessible from Kruger National Park as well as towns of Nelspruit and Sabie.

Nearby accommodations

Bona Intaba Lodge

The place will let you take glimpses of the beautiful mountain of Blyde River Canyon. The lodge with all the modern amenities also contains a distinctive swimming pool.

Forever Resorts

Here you will find many resorts, lodges, resorts, conference rooms, and even many adventurous things could be experienced.

Point Panorama

From the premises you will be able to take look at the magnificent views. The staff is very friendly and it offers the tasty food.

Ver End Guest House

The place is situated in the base of attractive Drakensburg Mountains and the surrounding lush forest and the breathtaking views of birdlife adds one more feather to its beauty.