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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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Berlyn Falls South Africa

Berlyn Falls Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve Mpumalanga South Africa

I can’t believe it’s been five months since I visited South Africa. It may take a life time to post everything I saw there. And it just keeps getting better.

Downstream view Berlyn Falls Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve Mpumalanga South Africa

Downstream

On our way to Kruger National Park Joan introduced me to many gorgeous landscapes like God’s Window and Bourkes Luck Potholes on the same day we saw these waterfalls, and there’s still more.

Vender's goods Berlyn Falls Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve Mpumalanga South Africa

Local vendors with tablecloths and more

Located on the eastern transvaal escarpment, Berlyn Falls drops an impressive 147 feet (45 m).

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Bourke’s Luck Potholes – South Africa

Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve Mpumalanga South Africa

After visiting God’s Window in the Blyde River Nature Reserve Joan and I stopped at this most amazing geologic wonder, Bourke’s Luck Potholes.

Joan at Potholes Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve Mpumalanga South Africa 

Read about the interesting cultural history at Joan’s site here.

Bourke's Luck Potholes Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve Mpumalanga South Africa 

Named after Thomas Bourke who was involved in gold mining in the area.

Bourke's Luck Potholes Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve Mpumalanga South Africa 

Where the Blyde River (“river of joy”) and the Treur River (“river of sorrow”) meet, thousands of years of whirling soil-laden water carved surreal cylindrical rock sculptures.

Bourke's Luck Potholes Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve Mpumalanga South Africa 

This left behind a series of dark pools which contrast with the streaked white and yellow lichen covered rocks. The pools looked rather inviting for a place to soak but a long ways down with fast moving water.

Waterfall at Bourke's Luck Potholes Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve Mpumalanga South Africa

We wandered around for a bit but had more places to visit that day, like the Three Rondawels.

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