![]() ![]() With sides as high as 800m in places, it’s protected within the Motlatse Canyon Provincial Nature Reserve. The highlight is Blyde River Canyon, South Africa’s very own Grand Canyon – but much greener than the American version, being rich with tropical vegetation. Waterfalls pour over the cliff in many places, among them Berlin, Lisbon, Mac Mac, Bridal Veil, Sabie and Horseshoe Falls. Hugging the edge of the Great Escarpment to the west of Kruger Park, there are epic views over the Lowveld from such well-named spots as God's Window and Wonder View. ![]() Mpumalanga’s Panorama Route could be covered in one day, but with so much to see it would be a real shame to rush it. The Storms River Suspension Bridge will test your vertigo, but the spectacular view should be enough to distract you.īridge in Tsitsikamma National Park © Jay Si 2. MUST-DO: A canopy tour in Tsitsikamma National Park takes you around the tops of Outeniqua yellowwood trees that are 30m high and are up to 700 years old. Elephants once roamed the forests behind the town, and an elephant sanctuary remains. Less challenging walks in the Robberg Nature Reserve on Plettenberg Bay give a taste of the scenery, birdlife and sealife on this lovely coast.Ī popular stop is the pretty town of Knysna, where cruises and panoramic walks show off its beauty. With a mild climate and landscapes ranging from mountains and rainforest to rivers and beaches, it can be explored by car, boat, bike or on foot.Īmong the many highlights is the Otter Trail, a five-day/45km hiker’s paradise within the Tsitsikamma National Park. The drive east from Cape Town along the “Garden Route” from Mossel Bay to St Francis is also one of the world’s loveliest. The beauty of Cape Town’s winelands, with names such as Constantia, Stellenbosch, or Paarl, is well known. Walker Bay sunset © Erlo Brown/Shutterstock The Garden Route ![]()
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