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Nature & parks in Blyde River Canyon

5 curated nature reserves, parks and outdoor spots in Blyde River Canyon, Mpumalanga — hand-picked and kept current by Out & About SA. Updated August 2026.

Out & About SA lists 5 nature reserves, parks and outdoor spots in Blyde River Canyon, in the Panorama & Escarpment. They span Nature Reserve, Dam / River and Mountain / Pass. Every listing is hand-checked and kept current — browse them below, or open the full Mpumalanga nature & parks guide.

Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

Panorama & Escarpment

Roughly 29,000ha reserve protecting one of the world's largest green canyons

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Blydepoort Dam

Dam / River

Panorama & Escarpment

Dam at the foot of the canyon offering boating and canyon views

Blyderivierspoort Pass (R532)

Mountain / Pass

Panorama & Escarpment

Scenic mountain pass linking the canyon viewpoints along the Panorama Route

Kadishi Tufa Waterfall

Waterfall

Panorama & Escarpment

One of the world's tallest tufa (living rock) waterfalls, seen from the Blyde Dam

Panorama Route

Scenic / Route

Panorama & Escarpment

Renowned scenic drive linking the canyon, waterfalls and escarpment viewpoints

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