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Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve, Mpumalanga, South Africa
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Blyde River Canyon Reserve, Mpumalanga, South Africa has unusual rock formations, spectacular views, rare fauna and flora as well as the highest plant diversity in the province.
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Blyde River Canyon Reserve, Mpumalanga, South Africa is situated against the Greater Drakensberg escarpment and includes top Panaroma Route attractions like Bourke’s Luck Potholes, the Three Rondavels, Pinnacle Rock and God’s Window. This is the only true canyon in South Africa, formed by the Blyde River or ‘River of Joy’ cutting through more than 1000 metres of the quartzite and Dolomite Mountains of the eastern rim of the Drakensburg escarpment.
Seldom seen wildlife species in Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve, Mpumalanga, South Africa include the Taita Falcon and the Oribi. It is also home to an amazing display of plants such as orchids, lilies, tree ferns and cycads.
This 29 000 hectare Mpumalanga nature reserve in South Africa can be approached from either the west or the east. A public road on the western boundary allows for easy access to attractions and look out points. Malaria occurs in some parts of Mpumalanga and visitors are advised to take the necessary precautions.Directions to Blyde River Canyon Reserve, Mpumalanga:Take the R532 to Graskop from either north or south. Follow the signposts north of Graskop at Bourke's Luck Potholes until you reach the entrance of this Mpumalanga nature reserve in South Africa.
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Bourke's Luck Potholes, Panorama Route
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The Bourke's Luck Potholes are cylindrical potholes, formed by swirling whirlpools. They are situated at the beginning of the Blyde River Canyon, South Africa, and named after the gold digger, Tom Burke.
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