Activities in and around Hoedspruit
Panorma Route
Discover the breathtaking beauty of the Panorama route offering beautiful landscapes, natural forests, waterfalls, potholes, well-established hiking trails, cultural points of interest
and the opportunity to enjoy traditional South African food.
Consider going on a guided tour to gain an in-depth knowledge of the environment.
Tour guides can offer a memorable experience with their passion for their job and informative commentary.
If you don't have a lot of time to explore the sights,
using a tour guide will help you get the most out of your trip.
and the opportunity to enjoy traditional South African food.
Consider going on a guided tour to gain an in-depth knowledge of the environment.
Tour guides can offer a memorable experience with their passion for their job and informative commentary.
If you don't have a lot of time to explore the sights,
using a tour guide will help you get the most out of your trip.
From ZAR 1 900 pp, minimun 2 guests.
Blyde River Canyon
The Blyde River Canyon located in the northern parts of the Drakensberg escarpment,
is the third largest canyon in the world and the largest green canyon.
It stretches over 27 Kilometres and is over 800 meters deep.
Look out for the Three Rondavels and the Kadishi Tufa Waterfalls.
The Three Rondavels distinctive shape is the result of erosion and the peaks are named after Chief Maripi Mahile’s three wives – Magabolie, Mogoladikwe and Maseroto.
A boat cruise on the Blyde River Canyon reveal a rare living tufa waterfall said to be the second highest tufa waterfall in the world, dropping 200 metres from its limestone shelf to the water of the Blydepoort Dam. The formation of the Kadishi Tufa Waterfall resembles a crying face and is referred to as the “Crying face of nature”.
Bourke's Luck Potholes
Named after the 18th century gold prospector Tom Bourke who had a claim nearby these enormous potholes are carved out of red sandstone were the Blyde and Treur river meet. The area offers walkways and pedestrian bridges to enjoy the natural beauty.
Waterfalls
The Lisbon falls situated in Lisbon Creek is the highest waterfall in the area at +- 90 meters and is named after the capital of Portugal. The waterfall is easily accessible and not a lot of walking is required.
God’s window
On a clear day God’s window offers a panoramic view of the lowveld. Wear comfortable shoes as you need to follow a steep pathway through a natural forest to reach the actual view point but it is definitely worth it!
Pinnacle
Rising high above dense indigenous forest, the Pinnacle Rock, a tower-like freestanding quartzite buttress. A true natural wonder.
Gorge Lift and Afromontane forest (Additional Costs)
Situated in Graskop the newly constructed viewing lift takes visitors 51 meters down the face of the gorge into the forest below. The lift drops one meter per second and allow time to admire the beautiful view. At the bottom wooden walkways & suspension bridges meander along a 600-meter trail through the indigenous Afromontane forest. This forest type cover only 0.5% of South Africa’s land area.
In South Africa, Afromontane forests cover only 0.5% of the country’s land area. They occur in pockets along mountain ranges in well-watered areas, including ravines and south-facing slopes. Under the vivid green canopy of trees lies a lush wonderland filled with a spectacular variety of plants, animals, insects and birds. Adventurous visitors can enjoy the Big Swing, the world’s highest cable gorge swing.
