We were dreading the long and mostly boring drive to Johannesburg, specially since we were so sad to leave the marvels of Kruger National Park behind us. It didn't turn out as bad as anticipated thanks to the three stops that took up part of the morning. Along the way was Blyde River Canyon, and three outstanding lookouts: God's Window, Bourke's Luck Potholes, and the Three Rondavels. Each one of these lookouts involved a bit of a hike, on terrain that was at some times a bit precarious over uneven paths and rocks, but all were worth the effort. Situated in the northeast of Mpumalanga province, the Blyde River Canyon is thought to be the third-largest canyon in the world. Measuring 16 miles in length, it’s also the world’s largest green canyon. In 2005, provincial authorities
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