Viewpoints and waterfalls in Mpumalanga

Scenic Viewpoints and Falls

This collection highlights the geological landmarks of Mpumalanga’s Panorama Route and the Drakensberg Escarpment. It features the Blyde River Canyon, the world’s third-largest canyon, alongside dramatic waterfalls like the 94-meter Lisbon Falls and the twin drops of Mac Mac Falls. Key sites include the 1,730-meter high Wonderview and the Three Rondavels, iconic quartzite peaks shaped like traditional homesteads. These locations offer clear perspectives over the Lowveld and the Kruger National Park border.

Scenic Viewpoints and Falls — Map

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Sabie falls

A 73-meter waterfall located on the Sabie River just outside the town center, accessible via a short walk under the bridge.

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Three Rondavels Viewpoint

Three massive quartzite peaks rising 700 meters above the landscape, overlooking the Blyde River Canyon and Blydepoort Dam.

C

God's Window

A viewpoint on the Drakensberg escarpment offering a 900-meter drop with views across the Lowveld to the Lebombo Mountains.

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Mac Mac Falls

Twin waterfalls dropping 65 meters into a forested gorge. Originally a single stream, it was split by gold miners using explosives.

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The Pinnacle

A freestanding quartzite rock tower rising 30 meters from the forest floor within a deep canyon.

F

Lowveld View

Situated 1,219 meters above sea level, this site provides vistas of the Blyde River winding toward the Blydepoort Dam.

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Wonderview

The highest viewpoint on the Panorama Route at 1,730 meters, providing expansive views without requiring a hike from the parking area.

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H

Berlin Falls

An 80-meter waterfall that plunges into a deep green pool, characterized by its distinct candle-like shape.

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Lone Creek Falls

A 68-meter waterfall designated as a National Monument, located in a lush forest area near the town of Sabie.

J

Gardenia Hide

A secluded bird and wildlife observation hide overlooking a waterhole in the southern region of Kruger National Park.

K

Lisbon falls

The highest waterfall in Mpumalanga, featuring a 94-meter drop over a semicircular rock face named by Portuguese miners.

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Natural bridge

A geological formation where the Mac Mac River has carved a path through solid rock, creating a natural stone crossing.

M

Upper viewpoint

High-altitude observation point offering perspectives of the Blyde River Canyon's northern cliffs and the Three Rondavels.

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Lower Viewpoint

A vantage point providing a closer look at the canyon floor and the confluence of the Blyde and Treur rivers.

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Long Tom View

Located at the summit of the Long Tom Pass, this site commemorates the use of Long Tom cannons during the Anglo-Boer War.

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