Continuing from part 2, where we went on a 4-day safari in Kruger National Park. On our way back to Johannesburg, we stopped at the Blyde River Canyon as part of the final item on our itinerary provided by Viva Safaris. It was an hour stop, and boy, what a view it was!
Prior to arriving in Africa, I googled Blyde River Canyon to get some ideas on what to expect, and I saw a photo of a person hanging his legs out on a cliff. That's when my mind was set - I need to get this picture of myself when I'm there! Mission accomplished!
This journal will be a short one, but it will feature one of the best photos I (or my friends) have ever taken. Without further ado, let's enjoy the scenery of the breathtaking South African landscapes.
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Blyde River Canyon Tours & Activities
If you are looking for more activities to do here, be sure to check out some of the available tours and day trips:
Visiting the Three Rondavels Viewpoint, Blyde River Canyon
As we drove for about 2 hours from Kruger National Park, we were welcomed with this incredible view from the first lookout point at the Blyde River Canyon.
Trying to find that cliff that I saw on Google, unfortunately, it was behind a prohibited sign saying not to enter. I thought I would just settle with this one.
As I waited for our guide and other tourists to walk to another spot, I waited patiently, my mind fixated on one thing, and one thing alone: I needed this picture!
- Full-Day Blyde River Canyon Tour from Nelspruit, Whiteriver or Hazyview (8 hours)
- Panorama Authentic Guided Tour in South Africa (8 hours)
- 4 Day Kruger National Park Tour (4 days)
In case you were wondering who took all these gorgeous photos of me, it was her, Katarina from Bern, Switzerland. I traveled alone, not to be alone.. :)
Alright, the guides are gone and everyone else is all but taking photos and not looking at an Asian guy around. Let's do this!
I literally had to jump from one rock to another to get to this place, and since the rock was a little slope, I had to really be careful not to fall.
Finally! I did it. The view over the cliff was well worth the shakes.
Here's another perspective: my perspective. Now you know why it was worth the risk!
Now, it was the girls' turn. I really enjoyed traveling with people who go all the way to make the experience more fun like them.
Thomas looks into the future, contemplating life!
And here's our little expedition before we part ways on different paths of life. When you've been traveling alone for so long, a little companion like this is a refreshing change.
After an hour at the Blyde River Canyon, we headed back to Johannesburg as Viva Safaris dropped us off at our designated hostels. Since I had to leave for Zambia the next day, I decided to stay at the hostel near the airport. I went and grabbed a couple of beers with the 2 Swiss ladies, shared several good laughs, and then we went our separate ways the next day.
Coming up, the last entry of my African trip to the journal, we will end our journey exploring a little town called Livingstone in Zambia and grace upon the mighty Victoria Falls. Have you ever wanted to see the Victoria Falls with your own eyes? Stay tuned.
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6 Comments
Hello,
I love you blog and photo at Blyde Canyon. I am planing on traveling along the panorama route and want to take a photo in the same location. Was the stopping point at a Blyde Canyon lookout or at the Three Rondavels lookout. Is it possible for you to drop me a pin on google maps at the location where you took this photo? If you could, I would be so appreciative. Thanks for your consideration
Hey Melanie,
It's the Three Rondavels lookout point right here: https://goo.gl/maps/R8D9QWeP8pJg7UwR6
I hope this helps!
Good day Pete,
Me and my partner also love travelling the globe and stay in Nelspruit, close to the Blyde River Canyon and Kruger National Park. Well relatively close. lol. Any case when you do travel in Mpumalanga again, get in contact and we will take you to more awesome places here. Obviously not charges, just for the love of travel. We will take you Adam's Calendar, which is currently the oldest man made structure in the world, 75 000 years old and older as Stonehenge. Kaapsehoop, Battery Creek Waterfall, God's Window, Mac Mac pools, Graskop gorge where you can also go swing into the gorge and list goes on.
Happy Friday further!!
Regards,
Teamtequila
Hey Christine,
Definitely. I have not had a chance to go back to South Africa yet but hopefully soon. Very interesting about the attractions around Mpumalanga. I didn't have much time there unfortunately but next time, i'll try to explore more thoroughly and thank you for the offer. I really appreciate it. :)
Best,
Pete R.
Hello,
I really liked our blog and your picture about Blyde Canon! And i love your picture there! I would like to go there in a few years for taking this picture and enjoying the beautiful landscape. Discovering south africa would be a pleasure.
Hope to read more of you,
Lisa
Hey Lisa,
Thank you for the kind words! South Africa is an awesome country and I hope you will be able to discover it one day!