{"id":3758,"date":"2026-02-17T15:05:41","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T15:05:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/san.travelblox.eu\/?p=3758"},"modified":"2026-02-17T15:11:23","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T15:11:23","slug":"panorama-route-south-africa-7-must-see-highlights-along-the-countrys-most-beautiful-route","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/san.travelblox.eu\/en\/panorama-route-south-africa-7-must-see-highlights-along-the-countrys-most-beautiful-route\/","title":{"rendered":"Panorama Route South Africa: 7 Must-see highlights along the country's most beautiful route"},"content":{"rendered":"
The Panorama Route in South Africa is one of the most famous scenic drives in the country. You drive through the mountain landscapes of Mpumalanga, where around every bend you get a new view of cliffs, waterfalls, and green valleys. The route stretches approximately 150 kilometers along the Drakensberg Escarpment and connects the highlights of the region.<\/strong><\/p>\n You drive between the tropical vegetation of the Lowveld (a subtropical, lower-lying region) and the cooler highlands, creating a mix of landscapes. The route pairs well with a visit to Kruger National Park. Many travelers take the Panorama Route before or after their safari adventure, as it\u2019s just an hour's drive between the two areas.<\/p><\/div>\n\t <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n The Blyde River Canyon is the highlight of the Panorama Route. Stretching 26 kilometers long and 800 meters deep, it's the third largest canyon in the world and the largest green canyon in Africa. And you can literally see that greenery; while many other large canyons are bare and dry, the Blyde River Canyon is covered in subtropical vegetation.<\/p>\n The most famous viewpoint is Three Rondavels, where you can gaze over three rock formations that look like traditional African huts. The river winds deep below through the canyon, and on a clear day, you can see the Lowveld stretching out to the horizon in the distance.<\/p>\n Did you know that the Blyde River Canyon was once a mining area? Nature has reclaimed the land, and now you can enjoy the pristine landscape. Hippos and crocodiles live in the river, and if you're lucky, you might spot klipspringers on the steep rock faces.<\/p><\/div>\n\t <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\nTop Tips from the team <\/h4> \t\t
\n
1. Blyde River Canyon<\/h2> \t\t