Panorama Route
South Africa
Mpumalanga's Panorama Route strings together the most dramatic escarpment scenery in Southern Africa, canyon viewpoints, gold-rush villages, ancient potholes, and waterfalls spilling off the edge of the highveld.
Explore on the interactive map →Stops along the route
- Hazyview
Gateway town to Kruger's Phabeni Gate and the start of the high escarpment viewpoints.
- Pilgrim's Rest
A preserved gold-rush town from 1873. The entire village is a national monument, tin roofs and general stores intact.
- God's Window
A 1,730m viewpoint where the escarpment drops sheer to the lowveld. On clear days you can see into Mozambique.
- The Pinnacle
A lone quartzite column shooting 30m from the forest floor, one of the most striking formations in South Africa.
- Lisbon Falls
At 90m, Mpumalanga's tallest waterfall plunges into a forested gorge. Accessible and usually crowd-free.
- Bourke's Luck Potholes
Swirling river currents carved cylindrical potholes into red rock over millennia. An otherworldly landscape.
- Three Rondavels
Three dome-shaped peaks rising above the world's third-largest canyon and the largest green canyon on Earth.
- Hoedspruit
Lowveld town at the canyon's foot, gateway to Kruger and private reserves. The escarpment looms dramatically behind.
Where to Eat
- The VineTraditional South African
Offers a variety of mouth-watering traditional South African dishes, catering to all tastes.
- Pilgrims PantrySouth African
Serves homemade pies, bobotie, vetkoek burgers, pancakes, and trout dishes in a peaceful garden setting.
- Peach TreeFine Dining
Provides outstanding quality and setting with a Victorian ambiance, offering fine food.
Things to Do
- Pilgrim's Rest Village MuseumMuseum
Explore the restored Victorian gold rush village, offering a glimpse into the 1870s mining era.
- Gold Panning ExperienceActivity
Try your hand at gold panning and relive the excitement of the gold rush days.
- Mount Sheba Nature ReserveNature Reserve
Discover indigenous forests and diverse birdlife in this serene nature reserve near Pilgrim's Rest.