Pinnacle

Blyde River Canyon


A striking skyscraper-like rock formation.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Blyde River Canyon attractions

1. Graskop Gorge Lift

2.36 MILES

This glass viewing elevator travels 51m down the sheer cliffs of Graskop Gorge, with views of the Big Swing opposite, to an elevated forest boardwalk,…

2. God's Window

3.34 MILES

A viewpoint offering amazing vistas. Take the trail up to the rainforest (300 steps), where you might spot rare birds, including the elusive loerie, on…

3. Lisbon Falls

3.7 MILES

This waterfall is a highlight of the Blyde River Canyon area, especially in summer (October to March), when the water flows hardest.

4. Wonder View

4.08 MILES

A viewpoint offering amazing vistas of the lowveld far below.

5. Berlin Falls

4.7 MILES

Crashing down the cliffs, this waterfall is at its most impressive in summer (October to March), when there is most water.

6. Diggings Museum

5.94 MILES

Just southeast of town along the Graskop road is the open-air Diggings Museum, where you can see how gold was panned. You need to visit on a tour, which…

7. Central Garage Transport Museum

6.17 MILES

Great for classic-car enthusiasts, this museum illustrates the development of transport in Pilgrim's Rest from 19th-century ox wagons to Ford, Bedford and…

8. Pilgrim's & Sabie News Museum

6.17 MILES

This museum explores the history of printing in the town and has a collection of old presses. A section covers the impact of the Anglo-Boer War, WWI and…

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