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Three Rondavels Mpumalanga South Africa

Map of where I visited on the Mpumalanga Escarpment South Africa

I feel like Joan gave me the royal tour of the Blyde River Canyon area. And the Three Rondavels was the icing before we headed for Kruger National Park.

Three Rondavels overlook Mpumalanga South Africa

The Blyde River Canyon is 10 miles (16 km) long starting at Bourke’s Luck Potholes and ending at the Three Rondavels.

Three Rondavals Mpumalanga South Africa

The Three Rondavels viewpoint, also called The Three Sisters, is 4527 feet (1380 m) above sea level.

Rethatching a rondavel roof Letaba Rest Camp Kruger National Park Mpumalanga South Africa 

These rock tops appear to have a hut-like rounded roof like the traditional African style house called rondavels.

Three Rondavels overlook Mpumalanga South Africa

The landscape of the northern Drakensburg is overwhelming beautiful, lush and rich in life. I hope to return and spend more time hiking. Yet more adventures awaited as Joan and I headed to Kruger National Park.

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Travel so far in South Africa

Gaelyn's swollen feet Pretoria South Africa

I want to be a world traveler but don’t like swollen feet.

Sunrise from plane over South Africa

Sunrise over South Africa

After an 11 hour flight from Frankfurt Germany I was more than ready to greet South Africa.

Builders Wharehouse Pretoria South Africa

Joan showed me around Pretoria and it felt like I was still in the States.

Cradle of Mankind Museum South Africa

We visited the Cradle of Humankind Museum.  And drove past Hartebeesport Dam.

Sudwala Caves South Africa

Finally by Saturday we were ready to hit the road.  And what fantastic roads, mostly repaved in preparation for the 2010 Cup.  First stop, Sudwala Caves where our guide Musa showed us many underground marvels.

Dinosaur Park South Africa

We also wandered through the adjacent Dinosaur Park.

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Lone Creek Falls                 Mac-Mac Falls                Berlyn Falls

Along the road there were several side trips to waterfalls.

Pilgrims Rest tourist trap South Africa

And we camped the first night at Pilgrims Rest, a quaint old mining town and tourist trap.

Coffee & Rusks Pilgrims Rest camp South Africa

After a healthy breakfast of Coffee and Rusks we walked around Pilgrims Rest admiring the old buildings and stuff for sale.

Africa Silks South Africa

Later made a stop at Africa Silks in Graskop where we were given a grand tour of the silk making process from worm to finished product.  I just had to buy myself two lovely silk blouses and some spun silk textiles to make something with in the future.

God's Window Blyde Canyon Nature Reserve South Africa

After a quick stop at God’s Window we continued on into Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve.

Potholes Blyde River Canyon South Africa

With a stop at the Potholes along the Blyde River.

Three Rondawels Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve South Africa

And an overlook of the Three Rondawels named such as they are shaped like the thatched structures of the same name.

Kruger National Park litter bag South Africa

That night we camped near Klaserie before entering Kruger National Park at Orpen Gate.

So far, I’m loving the travel in South Africa.

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