Blyde+River+Canyon

Just imagine standing out in the open in front of one of the most breathtaking views in the entire world. If this appeals to your senses, then Blyde River Canyon is the place for you. Blyde River Canyon is a significant natural feature of South Africa located in Mpumalanga. It is 25 kilometers in length and on average is around 750 meters deep. It is one of the largest canyons in the world, but it is the second largest canyon in Africa right after the Fish River Canyon. Blyde River Canyon is known as one of the great wonders of nature on the continent.

Since the Blyde River Canyon is the second largest canyon in South Africa, it must be enormous. What could possibly be found in this huge, gigantic canyon? Well, most of the canyon consists mostly of red sandstone. You could probably find red sandstone pretty much anywhere you go in the canyon. Blyde River Canyon also has some of the most dramatic and overwhelming scenery in the country. Most of these views are meant to take your breath away. A legendary view such as God’s Window offers some of the most spectacular views in South Africa. Also, while exploring the beautiful canyon, you could possibly run into one of the 1,000 flora species that live there. I can only imagine how beautiful Blyde River Canyon actually looks in person!

With Blyde River Canyon being so big, what could you possibly do there? Well, since there are so many views and sights to see there, you can pretty much do anything ranging from hiking and swimming to scenic drives. If you’re interested in seeing geological features, then they are easily accessible on tarred roads from the picturesque village of Graskop. From the canyon there are rims where guests exploring can look eastwards over the layered rocks of the canyon. If you are for the best view in the whole of the Blyde River Canyon, then the Three Rondavels is the place for you! The Tree Rondavels is known to have the most breathtaking views out of the whole entire canyon. Now that were all ready and set for our adventure let’s lace up our hiking boots and hit the Hippo Trail into the Blyde River Canyon!