Blyde Canyon, A Forever Resort

Blyde Canyon, A Forever Resort is a self-catering resort on the R532 at the Blyde River Canyon, run by the Forever Resorts group and rated 4.4 out of 5 on LekkeSlaap from 99 reviews, with location scored 4.7 and safety 4.6. It sleeps 156 across a wide spread of options: stone chalets for two, four or six, guest houses for eight or twelve, glamping tents with a bar fridge and braai, and caravan and camping sites with electricity. One four-sleeper chalet is adapted for guests with disabilities. Bourke's Luck Potholes is about 10 km away, Graskop 50 km and Mbombela 160 km.

The chalets have a two- or four-plate stove, air conditioning, a TV and their own braai, with bed linen supplied and bath towels in the chalets. The 12-sleeper guest house is a two-storey home with gorge views, en-suite bathrooms and a double oven, which suits a family reunion or a group of friends. If you would rather not cook, Kadisi Restaurant serves buffet and à la carte meals beside a fireplace, with a deck looking out over the Three Rondavels.

Guests mostly come for the setting. One LekkeSlaap reviewer wrote: "Loved it. Breathtaking. Love the views and hiking trails." Another found it "Comfortable with a good restaurant. We had a nice stay. Staff was friendly." Hiking trails start from the resort, and there are swimming pools, a children's play park, braai areas, a cigar lounge, a laundry service and secure parking. All units are non-smoking, and pets are not allowed (guide dogs only).