The Blyde River Canyon area (also often known as the Panorama Area) offers welcome relaxation after the excitement of a safari. This area of sculpted peaks and deep ravines, tumbling streams and green valleys is only two hours drive from the private game lodges and the Kruger National Park, and three hours from Johannesburg.

It connects the Kruger with the amazing geological features of the Drakensberg Escarpment. One of the major highlights of the region is the Blyde River Canyon Reserve, the third largest canyon of its kind in the world and home to spectacular wildlife and birdlife. Other highlights include the breath-taking waterfalls in Graskop and Sabie, Lisbon and Berlin Falls, Gods Window and Pilgrim’s Rest, home to the early gold prospectors.

The region provides a marked contrast to the sub-tropical bushveld, with scenic mountain passes, relaxing walks, horse riding and even golf on offer. The drive alongside the Blyde River Canyon, a majestic red sandstone gorge with sheer cliffs plunging into waters below, is magnificent. Many of our country lodges are close to either Hazyview or White River. This region also offers a number of adventure activities including treetop canopy tours, ziplines, quad biking, The Elephant Sanctuary and even white water excitement (after good summer rains.) The heart-warming Cheetah Research and Breeding Centre at Hoedspruit and the Shangaan cultural village are also well worth a visit.