Blyde River Canyon

The Blyde River Canyon is a significant natural feature of South Africa, located in Mpumalanga, and forming the northern part of the Drakensberg escarpment. It is 16 miles in length and is, on average, around 2,500 feet deep.

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  • Website

    sa-venues.com/game-reserves/mpl_blyderiver.htm

  • Type

    River

Address

R532 Hoedspruit 1380 South Africa

Comments / 12


Turkish Airlines

South Africa at its best! With spectacular sceneries and stunning views , the Blyde River Canyon is a natural beauty that’s definitely worth checking out.

Rami Tamimi

Nice viewing over God window , mine , rain forest and waterfalls , important tourists attraction . Must go .

Frank Hübner

The third largest canyon in the world is virtually an icon it is so recognisable. However, the average person does not realise that it is encompassed within the Blyde River Nature Reserve .

Frank Hübner

Did you know? The Blyde River Canyon has now been renamed to the Motlatse River Canyon.

Rob

Stunning place. Worth the drive to visit.

Marcelle Heller

Along the wild Blyde River Canyon you find stunning campsites . Read more

Thapelo Chuene

Bring all the snacks & soft drinks . No alcohol or smoking is allowed.

pieter v

Very overwhelming!

Damon Nel

Great fun to have alone

Damon Nel

Pragtige area van ons labd.

Jay Rossouw

Take the early morning cruise !

Ana Beatriz

Se você vai visitar a África do Sul inclua esse canyon na sua viagem! As paisagens são deslumbrantes ! Durma em Graskop, que é uma cidade próxima!

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7.6
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Stunning view of nature . - Buhle Bujela

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Great local coffee and make sure you try a savoury pancake - Dutch Bacon one is a good start... - Andy Hadfield