Relaxing Blyde River Canyon Accommodation
Mariepskop View Chalets is situated on the foothills of the Northern Drakensburg, with stunning views over Mariepskop. We offer unique and memorable Blyde River Canyon accommodation, and you will soon become a returning guest . . .
We are at the mouth of the Blyde Canyon, which cuts through the Drakensburg Mountain Range, one of the seven major mountain ranges in Africa. The Blyde Canyon is the third largest canyon in the world and was formed by rivers cutting deep into the escarpment. The scenery of the 25,000 hectares Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve is unsurpassed, its vegetation varied with a rich selection of birdlife which includes a breeding colony of the rare bald ibis. Sub-tropical jungle, some of southern Africa's scariest rapids, and hidden hanging valleys' are home to mountain reedbuck, dassies, impala, kudu, blue wildebeest, waterbuck and zebra.
The Limpopo Province is packed with a wide variety of attractions, activities, historical sites and private game reserves. Mariepskop View Chalets is ideally situated for guests to effortlessly explore the surroundings, and you will undoubtedly have an action-packed stay with us!
Exciting Attractions in the Area:
- Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre (previously known as the Cheetah Project),
- Panorama Route that includes God's Window, Three Rondavels, some exquisite waterfalls in Graskop and Sabie, Blyde River Canyon, Bourke's Luck Potholes, Pilgrim's Rest and many more,
- We are situated less than an hour's drive from the world-renowned Kruger National Park.
- Moholoholo Animal Rehabilitation Centre,
- Bombyx Mori Silk Farm,
- Khamai Reptile Park
- Romantic picnics on Mariepskop with the most mind blowing views of the escarpment.
Popular Activities in the Area:
- White-water rafting,
- Kloofing,
- Tubing,
- Horse riding,
- Abseiling,
- Boat rides,
- Hot air ballooning,
- Walks around the dam,
- Variety of tea gardens, curio shops and restaurants
Our Mariepskop accommodation is ideal for the whole family, and we offer hospitality of the highest standard. We hope to see you soon . . .
