Panorama Route, South Africa: A Short Travel Guide
Updated: Mar 12
The Panorama Route is a breathtaking scenic drive located in the Northeastern part of South Africa. The journey begins at the foot of Long Tom Pass and ends at the stunning Echo Caves, passing many deep valleys, flowing rivers, cascading waterfalls, natural rock formations, and spectacular viewpoints. In this travel guide, we share the Panorama Route highlights moving from south to north, as well as great places to stay, eat, and drink.
Check out our video about the Panorama Route to see the best things to do through our camera!
Highlights along the Panorama Route
Misty Mountain (Long Tom Toboggan)
Mac Mac Falls (& Mac Mac Pools)
The Pinnacle viewpoint
God's Window (rainforest trail)
Lisbon Falls
Berlin Falls
Bourke's Luck Potholes
Three Rondavels & Blyde River Canyon (take a boat tour on the river)
Echo Caves
Places To Stay In Graskop
Paradise View Guesthouse ($): budget-friendly apartment with free private parking, a shared kitchen, free WiFi, and a picnic area
Mi Casa ($$ - where we stayed): spacious house with multiple rooms, bathrooms, a kitchen, and large living room
Westlodge at Graskop B&B ($$$): spacious, heated rooms with country-style décor, a bath and shower, and a delicious breakfast included
Places To Eat And Drink In Graskop
Canto's Trattoria: the place to go for pizza in town
Harrie's Pancakes: famous pancake house with fluffy, thick and scrumptious pancakes
The Glass House Restaurant: cozy restaurant with local and international food options (try the bobotie here!)
The Highlands Pub and Restaurant: a variety of dishes and wines, we loved the meats here
Map Panorama Route
Find all the places to go, eat, drink, and stay along the Panorama Route on Google Maps. To follow and save the list, do the following:
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If you follow the list we made, all our saved places of the Panorama Route will show up in Your Places. The places will also appear as suggested locations in Google Maps.
Use These Websites To Save Money On Your Trip To The Panorama Route
Booking.com for places to stay
Skyscanner for cheap flights
GetYourGuide for local tours
Rentalcars.com for affordable car rentals
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