The day after my tour of the stunning Sudwala Caves, I took a scenic drive along the renowned Panorama Route.
The most scenic part of the route begins at Graskop, around a 90-minute drive from my base in Mbombela. This is where I joined the R532 towards my first stop at God’s Window.
God’s Window
This area is well known for sightings of vervet monkeys.
Further North are the Bourke’s Luck Potholes, at the confluence of the Treur and Blyde Rivers.
Bourke’s Luck Potholes
Pedestrian bridges connect these striking natural features, the result of millions of years of water erosion.
The last stop on my drive was the Three Rondavels viewpoint.
Three Rondavels
These immense dolomite rock formations are so named due to their visual resemblance to the traditional African thatched houses.
The viewpoint offers a breathtaking vista across the Blyde River to this natural spectacle.
In total, I drove a loop of around 400km (250 miles) from my base in Mbombela. With all the stops to enjoy the vastly varied scenery, this made for a very full and long day. However, it was definitely worth it, and I highly recommend taking the time to enjoy this region of iconic scenery.