The Pinnacle Rock

Pinnacle Rock, South Africa

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2016 Church Camp at Graskop

Pinnacle Rock: The Panorama Route, Mpumalanga - Mobile Version

In Panorama, Mpumalanga, with its breath-taking vistas around every mountain corner, waterfalls plunging down faces of sheer rock, memories of the gold rush following you as you meander down an endless river canyon, and eagles hovering above your head - you can't help walking with your head in the clouds.

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SABIE TOUR 3: The Pinnacle Rock

It is a massive quartzite rock that erupts from the earth’s surface and reaches some 30 metres in height.

It is a freestanding rock that towers over the dense indigenous forest of Driekop Gorge in a dramatic display of nature’s quirks and the unique splendour of South Africa.

It is littered with stunning, brightly-coloured aloes that not only add to the appeal amongst the local birds and insect species, but also make for extra beautiful photographs of the rock and its surrounds.

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Pinnacle Rock

Kaikoura Coastline around Pinnacle Rock - 11:24 am - 15 Nov 2016

Pinnacle Waterfalls, South Africa

Our second day in South Africa saw us driving to Blyde River Canyon to see the Pinnacle Rock, which towers over the Ngwaritsane River beside Pinnacle Waterfalls in the Province of Mpumalanga. Blog posting:

Pinnacle Rock

Nice pinnacle on the Panorama Route.

The Pinnacle, Gods Window & Crocodile River

A drone's view of The Pinnacle, God's Window and Crocodile River, in Mpumalanga, South Africa.

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Mpumalanga Mac Mac Pools, Bourke's Luck Potholes Travel Vlog

We visit the Mac Mac Pools, Mac Mac Falls, Pinnacle Rock and Bourke's Luck Potholes in Mpumalanga, South Africa. Between the towns of Graskop and Sabi.

Caspers Nek Pass - Mountain Passes of South Africa

There is a 2016 standard upgraded version of this video available here:

For full detailson this pass, as well as all the passes and poorts of South Africa, including GPS, technical, safety, historical and tourism information, plus a fully interactive, dual-view Phoca map showing printable directions with time and distance pre-calculated, go to MountainPassesSouthAfrica.co.za

Mac Mac Waterfall

Mac Mac Waterfall with rainbow in Mpumalanga, South Africa

Bushbaby Explorer over Graskop

Flying Bushbaby Explorer ZU-FTT between White River and Graskop South Africa with Uli Ruthven as co-pilot.

Pinnacle Rock II

Nice pinnacle on the Panorama Route

Forest falls Graskop

Approach with MAVIC Pro to Forest Falls near Graskop

God's window+Three Rondavels+Wonderview - Panorama Route

With magnificent views, canyons, rock formations and waterfalls, God's Window is truly an area of breathtaking scenic splendour. It is no wonder that Mpumalanga is known as Paradise Country.
Gods Window is so called for the panoramic view of the Lowveld more than 900 m down into lush indigenous forest clad ravine. The majestic cliffs plunge over 700 meters to the Lowveld and the private game reserves which have made the area one of South Africa's main wildlife destinations. God's Window is a small part of a 250km long earthwork of sheer cliffs and extravagant beauty. One can observe the hills and forests as far as the eye can see. In fact, it seems as if one can see forever!
Exactly as they sound, the Three Rondavels are three round mountain tops with slightly pointed tops, very similar to the traditional round or oval African homesteads made with local materials called rondavels. They are sometimes also called the Three Sisters (although this confuses them with a similar threesome visible from the N1 in the Free State lower down in the country).
Wonder View is the highest viewpoint on the Panorama Route and offers a 180 degree view over the Lowveld. The drop down to the Lowveld from the Panorama Route is approximately 900 m. On a clear day it is possible to see the Kruger National Park and the Lebombo mountain range in the distance.

Panorama route Mpumalanga South Africa

Starting from Sabie town
The pinnacle rock, A viewing pint, God`s window Bourka`s Luck potholes Three rondovel and Berlin waterfall

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Acoustic Rock; A View From Earth ; Heading west; Epic Series

Bourke's Luck Potholes

I managed to get some nice footage of the Bourke's Luck Potholes in Mpumalanga recently.

Water’s power to shape a landscape is spectacularly displayed at Bourke’s Luck Potholes in Mpumalanga, where centuries of river activity have carved out a dramatic and intricate series of natural rock formations and pools.

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The Blyde River translates to 'River of Joy', while the Treur River translates to 'River of Sorrow'.

Bourke’s Luck Potholes in Mpumalanga province are a series of natural geological formations that seem nearer to art than nature. Formed by centuries of water flowing through the landscape, this natural attraction is made up of inter-connected pools, interlaced with sandstone outcrops.

The potholes occur where the Treur River joins the Blyde River at the start of the Blyde River Canyon. In a continuing and centuries-old spectacle, the force of the water in these two rivers, combined with the particles of sand and rock that the rivers' transport, wears cylindrical potholes into the sandstone bedrock.

Over time, some of these potholes merge and new ones form, creating an intricate landscape of deep depressions and outcrops of resistant rock.

Visitors can view the potholes from a number of vantage points and bridges that criss-cross some of the most beautiful formations. Not only are the shapes of the formations spectacular, but the sandstone is layered and coloured in shades of amber, taupe, ochre and brown, so depending on the soil content of the water, the river levels and the time of day, the landscape constantly changes.

These natural sculptures are named after a prospector, Tom Bourke, who hoped to find gold at this site. He was unsuccessful, but other prospectors had more luck in the area.

The Panorama Route, which encompasses Bourke's Luck Potholes as well as the dramatic vistas, waterfalls, hiking trails, historic sites and lush vegetation between the towns of Graskop and Ohrigstad, has many historic sites and natural attractions to explore.

Flying at Potluck Boskombuis (Graskop)

A fortunate discovery of Potluck Boskombuis on the Graskop-Potholes road (R536) led to good food at the outdoor restaurant on the Treurrivier. Lovely FPV flying in very scenic surroundings.