Things to do in  Mpumalanga

The Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve holds the third-largest canyon in the world, which boasts cliffs that rise nearly 2625 feet (800 meters) from the river bed below. Adventurous travelers can explore the canyon’s lush green scenery, waterfalls, and wildlife on hikes, boat excursions, and rock climbing adventures.

South Africa’s most spectacular road trip winds its way through verdant mountains, dramatic canyons, and cascading waterfalls. Named for its photo-worthy views, the 100-mile (160-kilometer) drive runs through the heart of the Drakensberg Mountains in Mpumalanga and links a string of natural wonders.

Sweeping views and natural wonders are standard along South Africa’s Panorama Route, but there’s nothing ordinary about Bourke’s Luck Potholes. This one-of-a-kind geological site was formed by swirling whirlpools at the Treur and Blyde Rivers meeting point and features a series of gigantic cylindrical potholes scooped out of the Blyde River Canyon.

Most people travel to northeast South Africa for game drives and lush canyons, but the Mpumalanga Province offers something else: waterfalls. Mac Mac Falls is one of the most dramatic examples—a national monument featuring a pair of 213-foot (65-meter) cascades, viewable from an observation deck above the falls.