The canyon is within the Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve, in Mpumalanga province, almost on the border of Mozambique and Swaziland. The Blyde River has also shaped the rock formations in a very curious way. At the confluence of the Treur and Blyde rivers there are a series of vortices or erosions in a spiral shape that resemble natural pools. Easily accessible via paved roads from the small village of Graskop.
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| Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve |
The combination of greens, browns and blues bathed in a brilliant and relentless sun gave the place a beauty of irresistible magnetism. In total, the protected area in which the park is located has some 29,000 hectares of rocky headlands, dense vegetation and a lot of wildlife.
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| Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve |
Sports
The Blyde Canyon is the third largest in the world and not only offers views but you can go rafting, hiking, fishing or cycling. It covers 29,000 hectares and offers accommodation in the reserve for those who want to get lost for a few days in the lowland forests.