Blyde River Canyon

Blyde River Canyon is the third largest in the world and one of South Africa's scenic wonders.
The scenery of the 25 000 ha reserve is unsurpassed, its vegetation both varied and lush and the rich selection of birdlife includes a breeding colony of the rare bald ibis.
Blyde River Accommodation

God's Window

God's Window on the Escarpment, majestic cliffs plunge over 700 meters to the Lowveld and the game reserves which have made the area one of Africa's prime wildlife destinations.From this Escarpment - a 250km long rampart of sheer cliffs - it indeed seems as if one can see forever!
With its magnificent views, rock formations, canyons and waterfalls, the Lowveld Escarpment is truly an area of breathtaking scenic grandeur.

Bourke's Luck Potholes

This natural water feature marks the beginning of the Blyde River Canyon.  Through countless eons the swirling whirlpools which occur as the Treur River plunges into the Blyde River caused waterborne sand and rock to grind huge, cylindrical potholes into the bedrock of the river.
The Potholes were named after a gold digger, Tom Burke, who staked a claim nearby.  Although his claim did not produce a single ounce of gold, he correctly predicted that large gold deposits would be found in the area.

Pilgrim's Rest

The entire town of Pilgrim's Rest was declared a National Monument in 1986 as a living memory of the early gold rush days in South Africa during the late 1800s / early 1900s.
It offers the visitor a fascinating window into the past and captures the spirit of a bygone era and its people in their quest for gold.
Pilgrim's Rest Accommodation

Nelspruit

Nelspruit is the capital of the Mpumalanga province. The city lies in the fertile valley of the Crocodile River, 330 kilometres east of Johannesburg in the hot and humid Lowveld. The Malelane Gate, the southern access to the Kruger National Park, is about 60 kilometres away.
With its sub-tropical climate and abundant sunshine and lush covered hills and valleys Nelspruit forms the ideal base to explore Mpumalanga from.
A short distance from Nelspruit is the gold mining town of Kaapsehoop where the mist filled evenings and a herd of wild horses grazing in the town transport you into a world of yesterday. There are many beautiful nature and hiking trails in the vicinity of Nelspruit and a 1-hour historical trail acquaints you with the architectural and cultural history of the town.
Nelspruit Accommodation