The Panorama Route in South Africa’s Mpumalanga province traces the edge of the Great Escarpment, where the highveld plateau drops toward the Lowveld. Passing through historic towns such as Pilgrim’s Rest and the gateway hub of Graskop, this scenic driving route connects dramatic viewpoints, waterfalls and geological formations. Travellers are drawn by sweeping vistas over Blyde River Canyon, one of the world’s largest green canyons, and iconic landmarks including Bourke’s Luck Potholes, the Three Rondavels and God’s Window. Short hikes, lookout points and winding mountain roads reveal ever-changing scenery shaped by ancient erosion. Mist often clings to cliffs in the early morning, while sunlight breaks across dense vegetation and the cooler mountain air carries the sound of distant waterfalls through the escarpment.