The Blyde River Canyon is the third largest canyon in the world 26 946 ha, after the Grand Canyon in the United States and the Fish River Canyon in Namibia, and is the largest ‘green canyon’ due to its lush subtropical foliage, with the deepest precipitous cliffs of any canyon on the planet.
One of the most-visited attractions in South
Africa, the Blyde River Canyon is 26 kilometres in length and is, on
average, around 800m deep. The dam itself, when full, is at an altitude
of 665m (2182 feet).
The Blyde River Canyon Reserve extends along
the Blyde River Canyon’s winding path, which at every turn offers more
and more impressive views over sheer edges droper personing 800m into
the riverbed. Blyde River Canyon Reserve is situated against the Greater
Drakensberg escarpment and includes natural wonders such as the
Bourke’s Luck Potholes, the Three Rondavels, Pinnacle Rock and God’s
Window. Many visitors to this region enjoy the visual splendour of
combining the Panorama Route with exceptional game viewing in the Kruger
National Park to create a spectacular itinerary in Mpumalanga.
ACTIVITIES
- One day hiking Trails +5km
- Watersports, Aventura Resort (Swadini and Blyde)
- Picnic area and Interpretation centre.
- Braai facilities
RATES
- Gate entry Three Rondawels – Adults R25, Children 12yrs to pensioners R15
- Gate entry God’s Window – Adults R15, Children 12yrs to pensioners R10
- Gate entry Potholes – Adults R55, Children 12yrs to pensioners R20
- Gate entry Pinnacle – Adults R15, Children 12yrs to pensioners R10
- Accommodation Green Roof House – R2100 per night (Whole house 3 bedroom)
- Accommodation Belvedere Guest House – R2800 per night (Whole house 4 bedroom)
- Blyde Hiking (including trails) – R450http://www.mpumalanga.com/our-provincial-parks/blyde-river-canyon-nature-reserve
