The Blyde River Canyon is a 26 km long [1] canyon located in Mpumalanga, South Africa. It is one of the larger canyons on Earth but much smaller than those of Asia, the Grand Canyon and the Fish River Canyon .

Jun 26, 2019 · Situated in the northeast of South Africa’s Mpumalanga province, the Blyde River Canyon is thought to be the third-largest canyon in the world. Measuring 16 miles/25 kilometers in length and averaging around 2,460 feet/750 meters …

Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve (or Motlatse Canyon Provincial Nature Reserve) is situated in the Drakensberg escarpment region of eastern Mpumalanga, South Africa. The reserve protects the Blyde River Canyon, including sections of the Ohrigstad and Blyde Rivers and the geological formations around Bourke's Luck Potholes, where the Treur ...

Jan 20, 2024 · The Panorama Route’s main highlight is the Blyde River Canyon, the third-largest canyon in the world and a truly mesmerizing sight. There are multiple spectacular lookout points along the way where you can stop to take in the surrounding vistas of the Drakensberg Escarpment down to the Lowveld.

Nov 27, 2023 · This is the Blyde River Canyon– a 26 km section of the Blyde River valley that forms one of the largest canyons in the world, the second largest in Africa. Its maximal depth is about 1400 m, between the highest point near the river- Mt. Mariepskop (1947 m), and the bottom of the canyon at 570 m.

Jan 21, 2025 · The Blyde River Canyon, nestled in the Mpumalanga province of South Africa, is one of the world’s largest canyons and a standout feature of the Drakensberg escarpment. Known for its lush subtropical foliage, dramatic cliffs, and awe-inspiring vistas, the canyon is not only a visual spectacle but also a geological treasure trove. Spanning approximately 26 kilometers in …

The Blyde River Canyon is the third largest canyon in the world 26 946 ha, after the Grand Canyon in the United States and the Fish River Canyon in Namibia, and is the largest 'green canyon' due to its lush subtropical foliage, with the deepest precipitous cliffs of …

The Blyde River Canyon in Mpumalanga, South Africa, extends for 50kms (31.07 miles) along the lip of the great African escarpment. From the canyon rim guests can look eastwards over the layered rocks of the canyon walls and the Three Rondavels …

Incorporating the third largest canyon in the world and impressive lush scenery, Blyde River Canyon Reserve offers visitors a breathtaking experience. This Nature Reserve is near the world-famous Kruger National Park and covers 29 000 hectares, stretching from the misty highlands down to the hotter and drier Lowveld at the Blyde Dam .

The Mpumalanga province is home to the beautiful Blyde River Canyon – one of the world's largest canyons, the Sudwala Caves – the world's oldest; and the Kruger National Park – arguably the world's most famous wildlife sanctuary.