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Blyde Dam Boat Cruise BCS

Swadini, Hoedspruit

Activity Description

Blyde Canyon Safaris, together with the Moletele community, offer scenic boat trips on the Blyde Dam. This is your opportunity to see the famous Three Rondawels and the Blyde River Canyon from the angle it’s supposed to be seen: while you’re on the water, at the base of the towering mountains that form these breathtaking sights. Tick off those last couple of birds that have been eluding your bird list and enjoy seeing the hippo’s and crocodiles that make this dam their home.

We are passionate about nature and preserving the few untouched pieces that remain in South Africa. We aim to offer everyone the opportunity to experience the beauty that the Lowveld has to offer. We run several activities and excursions and through our sister company, Blyde Adventure Camp, adventure and leadership camps for large groups.

We offer daily trips at 9am, 11am, 1pm and 3pm. Join one of our trips or book the entire boat for yourself. Use our friendly online booking system on this website, or contact our office to make your booking.

Arrangements

Duration1 hour 30 minutes
WhenAll Year Round
WhereJetty at the Blyde Dam in the Blyderivierspoort Nature Reserve You can type in Blyde Dam Boat Trip into your navigator and it will take you to the departure point. The large resort in the nature reserve that you can use as a landmark is Swadini Forever Resort. GPS Points: -24.5334497 30.788605 Please remember a Nature Conservation fee of R45pp Adults and R30pp Kids (ZA Residents) International R90pp is payable CASH ONLY at the conservation gate
WeatherWeather dependent Service. Bad weather policy: we give you the option to reschedule your trip or we issue a refund
What to WearBe prepared for all weather conditions.
Things to BringCamera Binoculars Sun Cream Sunhat
Guests or SpectatorsOnly Paying guest allowed on cruise. Payment required up front

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

InclusionsExperienced Skipper
Exclusions

Refreshments
All additional items
You are welcome to bring your own snacks, cold drinks and water.
NO ALCOHOL ALLOWED ON THE BOAT

Notes

The Blyde Canyon is the third largest canyon in the world and the largest green canyon in the world.
It is a place of pure untouched beauty and is best seen and experienced from the water on our comfortable, 12 seater pontoon boat. You will be guided and accompanied by our experienced skipper who with a wealth of knowledge and passion for the canyon.

Customer Reviews

Amazing experience -- we enjoyed every minute of this tour and would highly recommend it to anyone. The tour guide was extremely knowledgeable about the fauna and flora of the area, and we felt comfortable asking any questions. They also had a great sense of humour, which made the experience even more enjoyable. We saw incredible animals, and the waterfall was absolutely breathtaking. This is definitely something we would do again when we're back in the area. - Emile


Amazing cruise with so many amazing views it doesn't even feel like you're still in South Africa and so many background stories from the guides. Book the cruise you won't regret it. - Thalente


Me and my family had a great time visiting the Blyde river Canyon, it was a beautiful experience and we enjoyed every moment from it. Our tour guide was very informative, friendly and funny at the same time and he answered all the questions that he was asked. The Canyon is so beautiful and majestic, the waterfalls are magical and seeing the three Rondavels from the bottom was one of our highlights, the boat was so steady in the water, the kids enjoyed the ride also seeing the crocodiles and hippos in the water. I'll definitely recommend this experience to anyone who visits Mpumalanga. - Lulama


Amazing experience and the best boat to be on ! The access to the roof is amazing and seats very comfortable - Lea


We live in Hoedspruit and count ourselves very fortunate to be so near a natural wonder We have frequent visits from friends and family and always take a trip on the dam, the staff are helpful informative and humorous. We would recommend anyone to enjoy a cruise in the canyon. Five stars. - Stephen




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