Map of The Panorama
The Panorama Route is one of the most beautiful and popular travel destinations in South Africa. It leads through the rugged mountain range of the northern Drakensberg. In the north-eastern part of the Great Escarpment, the inland plateau declines abruptly and steeply and opens up fantastic views of the plains of the Lowveld a thousand metres below. The most spectacular stretch is the Blyde River Canyon. Just a few kilometres north a small loop road leads to "God's Window", from where you will enjoy a wonderful view on the Lowveld. The Canyon starts at "Bourke's Luck Potholes" and ends at the "Three Rondavels". From many well-positioned vantage points one has a view of the 33 km long gorge. The Potholes are very impressive rock formations that were shaped millions of years ago by erosion. The bizarre swirl holes developed when the once rapid river carried masses of sand and debris.
Top things to do in the Panorama Route area:
- View the amazing scenery at Blyde River Canyon
- With magnificent views, canyons, rock formations and waterfalls, God's Window is set in an area of scenic splendour.
- Explore Bourkes Luck Potholes - a series of cylindrical rock sculptures caused by water eddied and erosion
- The exquisite Horseshoe Falls are found along the Sabie River, along with many other spectacular waterfalls
- View the Three Rondavels - three round shaped mountains that look like African huts
- Go Hot air ballooning over this amazing countryside – from Hazyview
- Go on an Elephant Back Safari
- Enjoy nature and scenic wonders while playing golf!
- Explore the living museum of "Pilgrims Rest", depicting life during the 1880's gold rush
- Explore the town of Hazyview
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