The third largest canyon in the world The Blyde River Canyon is known for being the largest forested canyon in the world. The views from the rim are spectacular, especially the renowned view that includes the Three Rondavels. There are mountain reedbucks on the escarpment, dassies on the canyon walls, hippo and crocodile in the Blyde Dam and a rich selection of birdlife throughout, including a breeding colony of the rare bald ibis.
God’s Window looks out over the Drakensberg escarpment dropping 1000m below, offering a view of the lowveld stretching out towards the Kruger National Park. Magnificent montane forest, canyons, rock formations and waterfalls can all be seen.
With Blyde Dam boat cruise you enjoy magnificent views of the third largest canyon in the world. The Blyde Canyon is especially renowned for the 200m Kadashi Tufa Waterfall, sometimes known as ‘the weeping face of nature’ due to its formation. An abundance of wildlife resides within the lush subtropical foliage of the canyon and can be spotted from the boat whilst cruising the river. During the boat trip, one can discover the natural history of the area and the Three Rondawels as well as the animals and plant life that inhabit it.
The Treur River plunging into the Blyde River has caused waterborne sand and rock to create huge potholes, some six metres deep, into the bedrock of the river. This natural water feature is known as Bourke’s Luck. There is a well-developed picnic area here and a series of walkways and bridges that enable visitors to get great views of this amazing geological feature. Another attraction at Bourke’s Luck is the visitors’ centre, which has numerous interesting displays. A newly developed, 180 m circular trail, accessible to the physically disabled, starts at the visitors’ centre and has as its main theme the lichens found in the area.
Visit the Shangaan local village. South Africans treasure their diverse cultural heritage – and we’re only too happy to share it with visitors. South Africa’s rich history dates back to some of the earliest human settlements in the world. And nothing beats meeting the villagers, South Africa’s many cultural villages offer close-up insight into the country’s traditional cultures.
Our Cultural tours are unique as we take you into the rural areas where you witness, experience living and tribal culture as it exists today in Mpumalanga province. The tours will help you get to know the country through the eyes of those who live here.
Grab the unique opportunity to visit two conservation and rehabilitation centres who have earned international acclaim for their longstanding and successful Breeding Project and rehabilitation of endangered and injured and birds, hundreds of wildlife have successfully been reintroduced to areas where they had become extinct.
Elephant Sanctuary
Hazyview Elephant Sanctuary has African elephants and offers an interactive elephant experience and elephant back riding. They offer hands-on educational elephant interactions with smaller groups of people. This provides guests with a far more intimate experience with the elephants. Their dedicated staff is committed to the use of positive reinforcement elephant training methods and as a result you have relaxed elephants who enjoy interacting with our guests.
Elephant Whispers
Elephant Whispers is a haven for six rescued African elephants, ranging in age from 10 27 years. Elephant Whispers welcomes people of all ages to experience the privileged of little Lindiwe’s compassionate nature, witness Medwa’s remarkable memory and enjoy the thrill of interacting with the impressive six-ton Tembo.
