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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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Gardenia Hide

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

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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.

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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.