See The Sights At Bourke's Luck Potholes

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If you love the delicate grace and silent strength evident in natural formations, then Bourke's Luck Potholes is the place to be. Located just 35 km north of Graskop, these potholes are part of the stunning African landscape and a truly fascinating work of art by mother nature. Exotic and tinged with a hint of mystery, it is no wonder that these potholes have acquired the quaint name of nature's wishing well.

Bourke's Luck Potholes are truly a sight to behold. It is a sign of nature's perseverance and amazing strength; imagine the sand, stone and pebbles that are carried off helplessly in the wake of a flowing river; visualize these chunks of debris as they are tossed and thrown against the harsh, jagged terrain; then, be awed with the result as these small fragments strike back at the unyielding earth and carve out their paths; thus you get the potholes, a silent testimony to the turbulent journey of small pieces of earth that made their mark and told their story.

When you gaze upon the potholes, you will be amazed by its beauty. The bedrock itself seems to defy change and yet this deep ravine sprinkled with holes that speak otherwise – reaching as far down as 6m, these openings glisten in the morning light as they proclaim the gurgling river's victory over it's harrowing path.

For more fascinating information about this stunning terrain, check out the Visitor's Centre in the area. It proudly hosts a model the Blyde River Canyon which touches upon the thriving ecosystem within this valley as well as relaying interesting anecdotes of this ancient country's past. Why not take a closer look at the dazzling terrain by embarking on an invigorating hike? There are two circular hiking trails just for this purpose.