Explore the scenic beauty of South Africa at handlebar level on this trip from Johannesburg to the Kruger National Park through the Mpumalanga Drakensberg region.

When you're exploring this country, there are few things better than stopping at a viewpoint and being rewarded with the kind of scenery that brightens your day and broadens your horizons. On the Panorama Route in Mpumalanga, every viewpoint provides that opportunity. Breathtaking views, plunging waterfalls, eagles soaring above and a rich history, are the kinds of things that will inspire you when you ride along the Panorama Route.

Guarded by the small town of Graskop, this famous route is home to mountains, forests, canyons and most notably, the Blyde River Canyon which is also the world's largest "green canyon." You'll find more than 1,000 species of flora in the reserve, including several species of endangered cycads and, in spring, carpets of wild flowers. Bird and animal life is certainly abundant in this region.

Awe-inspiring falls are just a ride away, as are scenic landmarks such as the Three Rondavels and God's Window. There, you can walk in the thick, indigenous mist forest that stands among the clouds above Blyde River Canyon.

Combining all this with a traditional safari in Kruger National Park, seeing The Big Five and more, makes this an exceptional cycling adventure.