The Blyde Adventure
The Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve is in the Mpumalanga region of South Africa. Did you know, the Blyde River translates to ‘the river of joy’, while the Treur River translates to ‘the river of sorrow’.
The Blyde River Canyon
The Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve is in the Mpumalanga region of South Africa. Did you know, the Blyde River translates to ‘the river of joy’, while the Treur River translates to ‘the river of sorrow’.
The Bourke's Luck Pot Holes
The natural potholes are sort of where the Treur River joins the Blyde River, about 35km North of Graskop. Apparently, a Tom Bourke hoped to find gold at this location many many years ago, not that he did…. but therein lies the story to how this gem was named.
The Waterfalls
In the Sabie area are more waterfalls than just about anywhere else in South Africa. Some of my favourites are pictured above. The Lisbon Falls is the highest in Mpumalanga crashing 94m into the gorge.
Activities
There is so much to see and do in the Blyde area, there’s even an adventure center where you can check out activities on land, boat or air.
See my other travels within South Africa here.
