Blyde River Canyon Tour offers magnificent landscapes and scenic landmarks. Experience the natural wonders of one of the largest canyons in the world.
Overview
Scenic drives and walks in the Blyde River Nature Reserve and the Panorama route.
Highlights
- The majestic Blyde River Canyon with its endless vistas is in the Kruger Lowveld, a region of superlatives
- The Blyde River Canyon, within the 29 000 hectare Blyde River Nature Reserve, is one of the largest canyons in the world
- Animals, fabulous photos, wild walks and bright-plumed birds. South Africa is globally renowned for its phenomenal game viewing and sound conservation ethics.
- The Kruger Lowveld region has some of the most diverse habitats in South Africa and boasts an impressive bird list of close to 600 species.
- The Kruger Lowveld is also a place of historical and cultural significance. Iron Age trade routes and African traditions reach back across many centuries.
Itinerary
Pricing approach
Pricing factors and what is included
- The published rate is an indicative price per person for transfer from and to Hoedspruit or Nelspruit for 2 people sharing. The price will be confirmed on request. The following pricing factors will be considered: standard or superior accommodation, room sharing or single, group size, extra nights and additional services.. A minimum of 2 people per group. Twenty percent deposit and the balance 6 weeks before trip.
- The following items are included:
- Accommodation in twin rooms, all meals, guide and guiding fees, all-day transfers between pickup and drop-off, entrance fees to reserves and attractions.
Excluded
- Items not mentioned above, eg: Transport to and from Johannesburg or Nelspruit or Hoedspruit, medical and travel insurance, drinks and alcoholic beverages.
Mild winters, with chilly evenings The summer months (September to April) are hot with occasional rains.
Bookings can be made throughout the year.
Comfortable, well ventilated clothes in keeping with the season. Wear neutral coloured clothing. Always bring a thick windbreaker/jacket, good walking boots (already worn-in), hiking sandals and several pairs of cotton or wool socks. For your daily needs, you are advised to have a day-bag, a plastic bag to waterproof your day-pack, sun-hat, sunglasses, sun block, a water bottle, personal first-aid kit, camera, binoculars. A torch and headlamp are important. Basic solar heating is provided. Cell phone charging facilities available.
Overall rating: “Easy”. You do not need to be ultra-fit but if you choose to do the walks you should be able to walk between 10 and 20 km per day. The route takes you along paths, tracks and through the veld. See Walking grades for more details about “Easy” rating.
All walking trails are conducted by an experienced and knowledgeable guide who will point out the wildlife, birds and ecology of the area. You will be allowed to walk at your own pace amid splendid scenery and stop and enjoy what is of interest to your group. Although you may see amazing things, our game walk is not intended to bring you close to dangerous game. The guide’s responsibility on a tour: Walk as fast as the slowest guest Keep count of all guests Water supplies First aid kit Radio communication
The area affords you the opportunity of excellent game viewing in this diverse habitat of mountains and plains. More species of mammals than in any other African wildlife area
You can combine the Blyde River Canyon Tour with one or both of the following:
Kruger Wilderness Trails, and
Kruger Park Safari
Alternatively you can add attractions in the vicinity to your program-before or after the tour. We can recommend a number of interesting options and can assist with bookings to complement your Blyde River Canyon Tour Kruger. The costs of these options are available on request.
Getting to Hoedspruit
For international visitors:
Fly to OR Tambo International Airport. From there an internal flight to Hoedpruit or we can arrange a transfer from Johannesburg to Hoedspruit or you can self-drive.
Route from Johannesburg by car:
Take R21 from OR Tambo International Airport, then N12, N4, R540, R36 en R527 to Hoedspruit (About 430 km- 4/5 hours). When we confirm your booking suggestions will be given about places to visit along the way from Johannesburg
We recommend that you arrange appropriate holiday insurance giving you cover against illness, injury, and loss or damage to luggage. This insurance should also cover the possibility of your having to cancel your holiday for any reason.
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