Blyde River Canyon

The Blyde River Canyon is a natural feature located in Mpumalanga, South Africa. It is 26 kilometers in length and is, on average, around 2500 feet (800m) deep. The Dam itself, when full, is at an altitude of 665m (2182 feet). The highest point of the canyon is Mariepskop, which is 6378 feet (1944m) above sea level, whilst its lowest point where the river leaves the canyon is slightly less than 1840 feet (+- 560m) above sea level.

Blyde River Canyon is one of the largest canyons on Earth, and it may be the largest 'green canyon' due to its lush subtropical foliage. It has some of the deepest precipitious cliffs of any canyon on the planet. It is the second largest canyon in Africa, after the Fish River Canyon, and is known as one of the great wonders of nature on the continent.

This canyon is part of the famous Panorama route. This route starts at the town Graskop and includes God's Window, the Pinnacle and Bourke's Luck Potholes.

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