Blyde River Canyon in Mpumalanga north of Nelspruit is one of the largest canyons in the world. The canyon forms the northern part of the Drakensberg escarpment.
Blyde River Canyon is 26 km long and on average about 800 meters deep. It is one of the most magnificent natural features in South Africa.
The canyon is part of the Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve stretching 60 km from Graskop in the south to Blydepoort Dam in the north. Superb views can be had from various viewpoints reached by road: the Pinnacles, God's Window, Bourke's Luck Potholes and the famous Three Rondavels.
The canon is also popular with hikers along the Blyde River Canyon Hiking Trail. Hiking tours can be booked for the 3-day hikes. The Blyde River Canyon Adventure Centre is at Blydepoort Dam.
Blyde River Canyon can be explored from Graskop. The R532 runs along the western edge of the canyon. The R534 loops through the canyon at its southern tip and passes the God's Window vantage point.
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