The famous Bourke’s Luck Potholes is a natural phenomenon created by swirling water. They are found at the source of the third largest canyon in the world, the Blyde River Canyon in Mpumalanga Province, South Africa.
The canyon offers stunning views of towering cliffs, dramatic rock formations, and cascading waterfalls.
The project entails developing a modern four-star, 80-beds hotel incorporating local, natural materials where possible. Whilst the accommodation will be rated 4-star, the facility will aim at providing a 5-star service. The facility will include public areas and rooms orientated towards the canyon. It will also have amenities like restaurants and swimming pools.
A Feasibility Study and Environmental Impact Assessment have been completed.
Partnerships sought: Public-Private Partnership (PPP), Joint Venture (JV), Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT).
Investment value: R284-million
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About Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve
The Blyde River Canyon is the third largest canyon in the world (26 946 ha), after the Grand Canyon in the United States and the Fish River Canyon in Namibia, and is the largest ‘green canyon’ due to its lush subtropical foliage, with the deepest precipitous cliffs of any canyon on the planet.
The spectacular Blyde River Canyon in Mpumalanga Province. (Picture source: MEGA)
One of the most-visited attractions in South Africa, the Blyde River Canyon is 26 kilometres in length and is, on average, around 800m deep. The Blydepoort/Blyderivierspoort Dam, when full, is at an altitude of 665m (2182 feet).
The canyon offers stunning views of towering cliffs, dramatic rock formations, and cascading waterfalls.
Blyde River Canyon tourism attractions include spectacular views such as the magnificent Gods Window, The Three Rondavels and The Pinnacles.
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