Canyon Blyde river, also known as Canyon Motets is a unique nature reserve, which is part of the Drakensberg mountains. It is located in the Mpumalanga province 60 km North of the small town of Graskop. With its peaks, a height of almost 2000 metres above sea level, offers some of the most breathtaking views in South Africa. From the observation platform of God's Window on a clear day you can see the Kruger Park and the territory of neighbouring States of Mozambique.

The canyon, carved in red Sandstone by the waters of the Blyde river, is the third largest in the world and covers an area of 29 000 hectares. Its depth in some places reaches 1380 m, and the length is more than 25 km away. This unique place is one of the most impressive geological features of South Africa.

Among the natural attractions of the canyon attracts the gaze of travelers 'luck potholes burka", where, say, during the gold rush in the nineteenth century prospector Tom Bourke made their money. This is where the Blyde river (translated from Afrikaans, it means "joy") for millennia, carved in the mountain structure yellow and red Sandstone bizarre cylindrical sculptures.

On the East side of the canyon towering peaks of the Three Rondavels - three massive spirals of dolomite that rise from the far wall of the canyon. For travelers these peaks known as the Three Sisters.

The reserve is equipped with a comfortable viewing platforms from which you can make amazing photos. If you are not shy, you can take a flight on trikes and see the beauty of the canyon from the height of bird flight. Regardless of which option is selected, every traveler can get a lot of unforgettable experiences at the panoramic views of this amazing natural reserve with its bustling and beautiful waterfalls, green slopes and meadows of blooming wildflowers.

On the slopes of the canyon you will find more than 1000 species of flora, including several species of plants that are endangered. Among the large variety of animals and reptiles that live in the canyon, you will often see hippos and crocodiles, as well as five species of African primates. Among the birds you can see the black eagle, emerald cuckoo, Golden-white-tailed woodpecker, Mediterranean Falcon and southern bald IBIS, which nests on steep rock ledges.