The Highlands Meander

Just two-hours from Gauteng and Mozambique this region is a nature lover's paradise and contains South Africa's premier fly-fishing, some of the rarest birds, best rock climbing, and most spectacular wild flower displays and diverse game viewing. It also includes many historic towns which developed as a result of the 18h00's gold rush era.

• Dullstroom - Well-known for trout fishing, bird watching, walking trails and horse trails.

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The Panoramic Route

The Panorama route stretches contains some of the most scenic attractions in the region including God's Window, Bourkes Luck Potholes, 3 Rondavels and a host of waterfalls.

• Blyde River Canyon - The third largest canyon in the world and one of South Africa's scenic wonders, it contains the most spectacular scenery, and has a diverse vegetation and wide variety of birdlife.
  
  
• God's Window - Majestic cliffs plunge over 700 meters to the Lowveld and the private game reserves. God's Window is a small part of a 250km long wall of sheer cliffs.
  
  
• Three Rondavels - Also known as the 'Three Sisters' is an unforgettable view of three huge rock spirals rising out of the far wall of the Blyde River Canyon.
  
  
• Bourkes Luck Potholes - Rapids and whirlpools occur and through millions of years. Water-borne sand and rock moving through these whirlpools, have scoured smooth-sided potholes into the original riverbed. Paths, bridges and viewing sites have been built over the potholes.
  
  
• Mac-Mac falls -One of the most photographed and unusual sites in the lowveld area, where the Mac Mac River plummets down 65 meters.
  
  
• Pilgrims Rest-The living museum town former gold rush town consists of restored buildings and the well known Victorian-inspired Royal Hotel and is a favorite for overseas and local visitors.
  
  
• Hazyview -Conveniently positioned midway between the spectacular scenery of the escarpment and the Kruger National Park, Hazyview derives its name from the summer haze that envelopes the low bushland.
  
  
• Shangana Cultural Village- Here visitors have an opportunity to interact with the local Shangaan people and to enjoy a taste of traditional cuisine and learn about their culture
  
  
• Graskop - Ideally situated on the edge of the Mpumalanga escarpment, it is within easy driving distance of the Blyde River Canyon, Pilgrim's Rest and waterfalls. It is also well known for "Harrie's Pancake Shop" - the best pancakes this side of the Kruger National Park!

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