Best time to visit
Year-round; clearest views in the dry winter (May–September)
The Blyde River Canyon is the centrepiece of Mpumalanga's Panorama Route — one of the world's largest green canyons, its subtropical walls plunging to the river far below. The Three Rondavels, three round, grass-topped peaks, are its signature view.
Nearby stops string together along the escarpment: God's Window, Bourke's Luck Potholes and a series of waterfalls, making the whole route an unforgettable day's drive.
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Facts last reviewed Aug 24, 2026.
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