The Blyde River Canyon is a 26km long Canyon located in Mpumalanga, South Africa. It is one of the larger canyons on Earth but much smaller than those of Asia, the Grand Canyon and the Fish River Canyon.
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How much is the entrance fee at Blyde River Canyon?
R35
No, you have to pay admission for most sights. Fortunately, the amounts are not large. For instance, the entrance fee for the Blyde River Canyon in 2022 is R35 (about €2) for adults and R20 for children and pensioners. This includes access to the canyon viewpoint and The Three Rondavels.
What is special about Blyde River Canyon?
The Blyde River Canyon is the third largest canyon in the world 26 946 ha, after the Grand Canyon in the United States and the Fish River Canyon in Namibia, and is the largest ‘green canyon’ due to its lush subtropical foliage, with the deepest precipitous cliffs of any canyon on the planet.
Why is it called God’s window?
Gods Window is so called for the panoramic view of the Lowveld more than 900 m down into lush indigenous forest clad ravine. The majestic cliffs plunge over 700 meters to the Lowveld and the private game reserves which have made the area one of South Africa’s main wildlife destinations.
What is the best view point for the Blyde River Canyon?
Three Rondavels
The Blyde River Canyon is the biggest “green canyon”of the world. You can access it from several points and the best view is of the “Three Rondavels“. The whole Blyde River Park desserves the visit.
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