South Africa
GASTRONOMIE
BLYDE RIVER CANYON
Blyde River Canyon is definitly one of the “must see places” of South Africa. Located in Mpumalanga, it is the third largest canyon in the world and the second largest canyon in Africa. With its breathtaking landscapes and its outstanding colors, Blyde River Canyon is without a doubt one of the greatest wonders of the african nature.
/ Blyde River Canyon
Taking a boat trip is an amazing way to enjoy the spendour of the canyon and to have a unique, if not the most beautiful, view on the Three Rondawels from the bottom. The boat will also take you to admire the rare living Kadishi Tufa, which is the second tallest Tufa waterfall on earth. There is a guide on board...
Mpumalanga offers many hiking trails especially around Blyde River Canyon. No matter your level of fitness, there are trails for professionnal trekkers but also for the entire family. Hiking is an amazing way to discover the flora and the fauna of the area. Walking through the forest, traversing the foothills...
One of the country's most scenic self-drives, the Panorama Route is connecting several cultural and natural points of interest in the Mpumalanga highlands. The most common way to travel this road is to start near Lydenburg and to end at the Echo Caves near Ohrigstad.But you can easily make your own itinary...
Visiting a rehabilitation centre for wild animals is a unique experience to all nature enthusiasts. Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre is a sanctuary for a variety of african wildlife and endangered species. Not far from the centre you can find also find a reptile farm, Khamai Reptile Park, where you can spot a big variety...
OUR EXPERIENCE IN BLYDE RIVER CANYON
We drove from Johannesburg to Blyde River Canyon Resort, it is about 400km but it took us more than 6 hours to get to destination because of the numerous potholes. Yes, it is something you need to know, the roads in this area are full of potholes !
We spent 3 days and 2 nights in Blyde River Canyon but we actually felf like it wasn't enough. We could easily stay longer to enjoy every parts of these amazing landscapes and experience some sport activities.
We slept in Swadini A Forever Resort, a camping-resort located on the banks of the Blyde River.
We payed 550 ZAR (34€) for 2 nights / 2 adults / 1 tent. There is also chalets but the price is much more expensive. The camping is amazing and have all the facilities you need (swimming pool, supermarket, tourism activities, restaurant...). There is no Internet inside the camping but you can find wifi spots at the restaurant and at the office desk.There is a barbecue for each plot of the camping, a “must have” in South Africa, and you can even take a bath in the common bathroom ! In the heart of a colorfull spectacular landscapes, and with many animal all around the resort, you really feel immersed in the african nature. You can easily pass a baunch of baboons while walking in the camping, meet a dear on your way to the restaurant, or experience a velvet monkey falling on your tent in the middle of the night !
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What is the difference between Swadini Resort and Forever Resort ?
Forever Resort is in a really strategic location because it is on the Panorama road. The resort is close to a main road and it is probably easier to access. From the resort, it will take you only few minutes with the car to get to the famous Three Rondavels view point. We didn't spend the night in the resort so we don't know about the facilities. Nevertheless we guess the two resorts are prety similar.
Swadini Resort is located more north and it is really close to the Blyde Dam and the bridge entrance of the reserve. There is many rehabilitation centers and game safaris around. The resort is quite, you really feel lost in the canyon and in a full immersion in the nature.
Swadini, A Forever Resort
R531, 1380, South Africa | +27 15 795 5141 | www.foreverswadini.co.za
