More about Blyde Canyon Sunrise or Sunset

Sunrise Safari : There is no better way to start your day than watching the first light spill over the pristine bush of the Blue Canyon Private Game Reserve. This Big 5 reserve offers an intimate and crowd-free alternative to the Kruger, where the wild dictates the morning's rhythm. Your expedition begins with a 05:30 collection from your overnight accommodation, heading out just as nocturnal predators finish their nightly patrols. With the combined expertise of a qualified Bushbaby Tours and Transfers guide and a tracker, you’ll navigate the reserve in search of elephant, rhino, and the elusive cheetah. As the sun begins its ascent, we’ll find a scenic spot to pause for traditional bush coffee, tea, and rusks, a moment of pure stillness to soak in the atmosphere before continuing our exploration. With limited vehicles allowed on the property, you are guaranteed a serene and high-quality wildlife encounter before being transferred safely back to your accommodation.

Sunset Safari: Experience the African bush as it transitions from day to night on an exclusive afternoon expedition through the 12,500-hectare Blue Canyon Private Game Reserve. Your journey begins with a collection from your overnight accommodation, heading into the wild during the "Golden Hour" when the light is perfect for photography and the bush begins to stir with renewed energy. Under the expert guidance of a professional Bushbaby Tours and Transfers guide and a tracker, you’ll navigate this Big 5 territory in search of lion, rhino, and the reserve’s resident cheetahs and perhaps even a leopard or a brown hyena. As the sun begins to dip behind the majestic Drakensberg mountains, we’ll pause at a scenic spot overlooking a dam for the highlight of the afternoon: traditional sundowner drinks and snacks. It is a moment of pure magic to toast the end of the day while soaking in the sounds of the hippos and the bush before we continue our drive into the early evening, using spotlights to search for elusive nocturnal creatures on our way back to your accommodation.