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1h30min Blyde River Canyon Boat Cruise 30 seater (BCAC)

Hoedspruit

Blyde dam boat trips open and compliant to Covid regulations

Activity Description

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.

Arrangements

Duration1 hour 30 minutes
WhenOpen Monday to Sundays Closed on Christmas day
WhereBlyde River Dam jetty, 7km from Swadini, Forever Resort Use Forever Resorts Swadini to get the GPS Co-ordinates Entrance to the boat are from the R531 or the R527 Please take note that we are 140km from Graskop, 40km from Hoedspruit 120km from Hazyview
WeatherDepending on weather conditions
What to WearComfortable clothes, during winter time bring warm clothes
Things to BringCamera, bring something to drink and to eat. Please take note ALCOHOL ARE NOT ALLOWED on the boat
Guests or SpectatorsNo Spectators allowed

Requirements

Minimum Age0 years
Minimum Height0.0 m
Maximum Height0.0 m
Fitness LevelNo Fitness Requirement
Maximum Weight0.0 kg
CertificationNot Applicable
Experience LevelNo Experience Requirement

Inclusions and Exclusions

InclusionsNone
Exclusions

Mpumulanga Tourism and Park Board (MTPA) enterance fee not included in the boat tariff
Cash payable at the pay point (bridge) of MTPA

Notes

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

Provider

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Blyde Adventure Centre

Customer Reviews

Great experience - Ledwaba


The best way to experience nature and also learn about it. - Chamain


It was the best experience ever, the boat ride was refreshing, the sound of the water in the dam and the air was therapeutic ? We would choose to ride over and over again. We went home as brand new refreshed individuals - Malebu


My goodness, that was the most incredible experience of my life. What made it very memorable and extremely entertaining was the tour guide. He was so knowledgeable about everything that we came across while on the boat (animals and plants). He has an incredible sense of humour too. I forgot the tour guides name but I have attached his photo. lol please promote him. The only downfall were the humps on our way to the venue. Low profile cars are getting damaged on those humps. One car even got stuck on our way out. Can that be looked into. But overall my experience was totally amazing. - Mxolisi


Very nice cruise - we got to see hippos, crocodiles and a lot of birds from up close ! - Steve




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