BLYDE RIVER CANYON

Further north in South Africa and still part of the greater Drakensberg, the Blyde River Canyon is the third largest canyon in the world. It stretches over 25 kilometers in length and averages about 750 meters in depth. The Three Rondavels are the most well-known formation of the main canyon, along with Mariepskop, which towers at 1,945 meters above sea level—the highest point in the area. In the surrounding areas, you will find amazing waterfalls near Sabie, beautiful forests at Magoebaskloof, and one of the most picturesque roads in all of South Africa, the Abel Erasmus Pass, which connects the escarpment to the Lowveld.

Bridal Veil Falls (Copy) — Bridal Veil Falls

Mpumulanga, South Africa

Canyon Aloes (Copy) — Canyon Aloes

Blyde River Canyon, Mpumulanga, South Africa

Canyon Sunrise (Copy) — Canyon Sunrise

Blyde River Canyon, Mpumulanga, South Africa

Lightning Storm Over The Blyde (Copy) — Lightning Storm Over The Blyde

Blyde River Canyon, Mpumulanga, South Africa

Lone Creek (Copy) — Lone Creek

Mpumulanga, South Africa

Olifants River (Copy) — Olifants River

Mpumulanga, South Africa

Piercing Dark Skies (Copy) — Piercing Dark Skies

Blyde River Canyon, Mpumulanga, South Africa

Sunset from Mariepskop (Copy) — Sunset from Mariepskop

Mariepskop, Mpumulanga, South Africa

The Majestic (Copy) — The Majestic

Blyde River Canyon, Mpumulanga, South Africa

Thunderstorm Across The Blyde (Copy) — Thunderstorm Across The Blyde

Blyde River Canyon, Mpumulanga, South Africa