Blyderivierspoort Hiking Trail
Blyderivierspoort Hiking Trail
Blyderivierspoort Hiking Trail
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Two hiking trails criss-cross the vast Blyderivierspoort Nature Reserve, rife with forests, grasslands and bush.
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Lutsedus Travels and Tours
Acornhoek, South Africa147 contributions
Jun 2019
The Blyderivierspoort trail can be adapted from between two to five days, and the diverse terrain through lush vegetation reveals not only incredible rock formations and views, but also a variety of animals. ... But seasoned hikers frequently do the trail self-guided. Overnight accommodation is in huts
Well get on your hiking gear and head to the Blyde River Canyon and get on the Hippo Trail. ... There are a couple of trails available from the Blyde Canyon Forever Resort in Mpumalanga
Well get on your hiking gear and head to the Blyde River Canyon and get on the Hippo Trail. ... There are a couple of trails available from the Blyde Canyon Forever Resort in Mpumalanga
Written 1 November 2019
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zimpsych
Milton Keynes, UK36 contributions
Jul 2012 • Family
We stayed at the Mount Sheba Hotel (1970's flashback, thatch duplex accommodation with coal fire made for you in the evenings; set menu in the dimly lit restaurant; workmanlike and tasty breakfast buffet) and travelled to various Blyde River viewpoints such as the Three Rondavels; God's Window and Bourke's Luck Potholes. Stunning views of the largest green canyon in the world, but go early before the tourists spoil your contemplation with their chatter. Also around there and worth seeing are the Echo Caves, Bridal Veil Waterfall and Sudwala Dinosaur Park - but bring your hiking shoes and be prepared for some still climbing and walking. No disabled facilities.
Written 7 July 2012
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LeeLeeBee1
Johannesburg, South Africa21 contributions
Jan 2016 • Couples
The walk is an easy hike and once you get to the cliff the view is breath-taking and one where you need to sit down and take it all in. Such a shame to snap a photo or two and to be on your way. Please be careful of the edge we saw youngsters right on the edge of the cliff sitting on a rock - way to dangerous.
Written 30 August 2016
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Samantha H
Staveley, UK9 contributions
Apr 2016 • Family
We took a casual stroll that turned into such a beautiful hike, down the mountain and along the most scenic river with over hanging trees. It required some maneuvering but each little turn just got me excited for the next landscape. I would definitely recommend a any of the hikes on offer.
Written 30 May 2016
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Drieske
belgium64 contributions
Jul 2022
The Leopard trail combined with the Guinea Fowl trail will give you the most stunning views along the way. Path is very well marked. You park your car at the entrance of Leopard but it is not a loop, so you need to do quiet a walk on the road inside the reserve to get back to your car. Level of fitness is moderate. Slippery when wet as you mostly walk on rocks.
Written 21 July 2022
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Roel v
11 contributions
Nov 2019 • Couples
We took the Leopard hike combined with Guinea trail. Took about 4 hours including the most magnificent stops. Starts at forever resorts.
Written 13 November 2019
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Q6306BIpeterw
Johannesburg, South Africa11 contributions
Jan 2019 • Friends
Loking over the Blyde river and the dam . It is beatiful with lot of History and best to have a Guide to assit with the stories.
Written 29 January 2019
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Zahraa M
Mbombela, South Africa328 contributions
Jul 2018 • Family
Day trip hiking with teens, various levels of difficulty for variousl levels of fitness in the biggest Green Canyon in Africa
Written 1 July 2018
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ozwandererPerth
Bibra Lake, Australia107 contributions
Oct 2013 • Couples
The walk was an easy hike through the forest and was enjoyable... similar to walking through the Northern Ontario Canadian bush (sans the mosquitos and black flies :)) Lovely little waterfall at the end of it. Comfortable, nice bit of exercise.
Written 20 March 2014
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Tshepo M
45 contributions
Oct 2018 • Family
Great place to experience this place. Every should make sure that they visit this area if they want to bond with nature. It is refreshing.
Written 12 October 2018
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Hi, would you advise the Leopard or Guinea Fowl trail is better, based on what you experienced? Thank you!
Written 13 January 2020
Definetly the Leopard trail, but we combined them and we would highly recommendate that.
Written 13 January 2020
Penny C
Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Hi there - I would like more information about hiking tours in this region over the Christmas period as well as self-catering places to stay where there is a pool.
Many thanks,
Penny
Written 23 October 2018
Hi! i would propose Crystal Springs Mountain Lodge. It is a self catering place, far away from stress life and it is about 40 minutes drive. Their chalet are very nice and the lodge has hiking trails too with animals such as giraffe, squirrel, etc . You will have fun
Written 12 December 2018
Can I get a guide to help us through the Hike? We want to do it but it would be our first time doing it n we need guidance.
Written 8 October 2018
For some obscure reason it is really hard to get information regarding multi day hikes in the Blyde river. One review recommended thabe safari's (there's nothing on their website) others recommended the mpta website (nothing there either). Can anyone tell me where one can book these multi day hikes and which one provide the best views of the canyon???? please
Written 10 March 2018
are any of these hiking trails pet friendly. Singe lady with 2 dogs and want to make a week long trip of mpumalanga and various hiking trials?
Written 16 September 2017
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