The Panorama Route runs along the spectacular Blyde River Canyon in Mpumalanga and is arguably one of the most beautiful and popular destinations in South Africa. The Panorama Route is best known for its cultural heritage and its dramatic landscapes. It 

leads through the rocky mountain range of the northern Drakensberg.

From many well-positioned vantage points, one has a view of the 68-mile-long gorge, which starts at Bourke’s Luck Potholes and ends at the Three Rondawels. The Potholes are very extraordinary rock formations that were shaped millions of years ago by erosion.

This breathtaking gorge, the third largest in the world, provides unforgettable memories that become indelibly etched upon any avid adventurer’s soul. Its scenery is unsurpassed, its vegetation is both varied and lush and provides a home to a rich selection of birds and wildlife.

Tour Departs:

· Available daily (upon request)

· Not a scheduled tour, only operated as a private tour

Tour Notes:

· Minimum guests: 1

· Children of all ages are welcome, just bear in mind that the tour entails quite a fair amount of walking and driving Booking in advance essential

· Pickup and drop-off transfer times will be confirmed before your tour

Tour Starts:

· 07h00

· Although recommended, alternative pickup times can be arranged to suit guests' needs because the Panorama Tour is operated only on a private basis

· Please be advised, should the pickup or drop off times be altered, guests might not have the time to spend a lot of time at each attraction on even miss out on some of the points of interested

Duration: 

· 8-10 Hours

The Pinnacle Rock is a breathtaking sight – this freestanding quartzite buttress towers 30m above a lush indigenous woodland, close to the quaint forestry town of Graskop.

 God’s Window is a vantage point set in the Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve that offers panoramic views over the lush Lowveld. On clear days, you can see as far as the Kruger National Park and Mozambique.

The spectacular Lisbon Falls was named by the Portuguese settlers who came to this area in the late 1800s after gold was discovered at nearby Baberton and Pilgrim’s Rest. This lush area offers unforgettable views and a vast array of birds.

These large, cylindrical potholes have been created by the churning whirlpools that occur when the Treur River plunges into the Blyde River Canyon. They are named after Tom Bourke, a miner who correctly predicted that the area would yield large deposits of gold, but never struck it rich as the gold was discovered just south of his claim.

Blyde River Canyon is one of the largest canyons on the planet and the second largest in Africa. Renowned for its red sandstone cliffs and lush subtropical foliage this natural marvel stretches for 26km and is 762m deep on average.

The Three Rondawels, also known as the Three Sisters, are spectacular geological formations that stand 700m tall above the surrounding landscape. These eye-catching peaks are located along Mpumalanga’s Panorama Route and are named after the rondawel, a traditional beehive-shaped hut.