Enjoy the splendour of the third largest Canyon in the world. Unquestionably being the largest ‘green canyon’ due to its lush Subtropical foliage. An interpretation tour by a tour guide will take you to the you to the rare living Kadishi Tufa waterfall and the Three Rondawels. An abundance of wildlife will keep you distracted while learning more about the natural history of the Blyde Canyon.
The Blyde River canyon supports large diversity of life, including numerous fish and antelope species as well as Hippos and Crocodiles, primate species and a diversity of birdlife such as the African Fish Eagle, African Finfoot and much more.
Possibly the best view in the whole of the Blyde River Canyon is of the “Three Rondavels”, huge, round rocks, thought to be reminiscent of the houses or huts of the indigenous people, known as rondavels. The Canyon is famous for the Kadishi Tufa waterfall. At 200m (around 660 feet) in height it is the second tallest Tufa waterfall on earth. In the case of the Kadishi Tufa fall, the formation that has been produced strikingly resembles a face which is crying profusely, and is thus sometimes known as the weeping face of nature.
Mpumulanga Tourism and Park Board (MTPA) enterance fee not included in the boat tariff
Cash payable at the pay point (bridge) of MTPA
Tariff structure: 2 – 12 years count as children above 12 years pay adult price
Boat can be hired for private functions please contact our office.
As we don’t serve drinks or snacks on the boat, you are welcome to bring with.
Please take note that no alcohol is allowed on the boat
Very nice cruise - we got to see hippos, crocodiles and a lot of birds from up close ! - Steve
Buying the tickets was quick and easy, and the service from arrival until we left was excellent. The Boat Cruise experience was beautiful and we learnt quite a lot. Definitely recommending this to family and friends. - Sandra
A memorable and beautifully guided experience The 1.5-hour boat cruise on the Blyde River Canyon was a highlight of our trip. The scenery is breathtaking --- dramatic cliffs, lush vegetation, and the calm expanse of the dam all combine to offer a unique perspective of the canyon. What truly made the experience stand out was our guide. He was skilled, pleasant, and incredibly knowledgeable, sharing fascinating insights about the geology, wildlife, and history of the area in a way that was both engaging and easy to follow. He was excellent at spotting various wildlife along the trip including crocs, hippos and many types or rare bird. His enthusiasm and care enhanced the whole experience and left a lasting impression. Highly recommended for anyone visiting the area --- this cruise offers a peaceful, informative, and visually stunning way to appreciate the majesty of the Blyde River Canyon. - Karsten
Fantastic..magical..Beautiful. Education and Klaas were our guides. Absolutely professional. Great knowledge and experience of the area. We loved all the information. The scenery is spectacular. And friendly. Great with kids. Recommend anytime. - Peter
We thoroughly enjoyed our cruise and can't believe we have never done it before! Our guide deserves special mention. He was very informative and gave us the information in a very interesting and fun way. He was particularly good with the children on board. All in all, a great experience. - Hugh
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