Panorama Route — Blyde RiverCanyon.
Distance
180 km
Duration
1 day
Climb
1,200 m
Panorama Route — Blyde River Canyon.
The Panorama Route in Mpumalanga follows the escarpment edge above one of the world's largest canyons — the Blyde River Canyon (26km long, 800m deep). God's Window lookout, Bourke's Luck Potholes, and Three Rondavels viewpoints are the highlights. Often combined with a safari in Kruger National Park.
Quick facts
SurfacePaved
Distance180 km
Days1
Total climb1,200 m
DifficultyEasy
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The route.
GraskopStart · Start in Graskop. Famous for pancakes at Harrie's. Head north on the R532 along the escarpment.
God's WindowPhoto Spot · A slot in the forest-topped escarpment opening to a 700m vertical drop. Clouds often fill the canyon below. One of Africa's great viewpoints.
Lisbon FallsScenic Point · 94m waterfall, one of South Africa's tallest. Walk through forest from the R532.
Bourke's Luck PotholesPhoto Spot · Natural geological potholes sculpted by the swirling Blyde River at its confluence with the Treur River. Strange and beautiful.
Three Rondavels ViewpointPhoto Spot · Three cylindrical rock towers (rondavels) rising from the canyon floor. The canyon stretches below to an enormous reservoir.
HoedspruitEnd · End in Hoedspruit near Kruger National Park's Orpen Gate.
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