The Panorama Route in Mpumalanga is an incredibly beautiful stretch of South Africa and it is getting the praise it deserves.
Panorama Route, South Africa (05 March 2020) – Often South Africa is only seen for its wildlife and Table Mountain, and other natural beauties are forgotten but not today!
Big 7 Travel has named the 50 Most Scenic Drives in the world and the Panorama Route made the cut!
Big 7 Travel compiles different lists to help people looking to travel, find the destinations they will fall in love with. They release new lists all the time. In the past, they selected 50 destinations which were ranked according to their popularity on Instagram. South Africa is ranked as 15th on the list this year after Australia, Hong Kong, Canada and Indonesia who all took the top spots once again.
The lists are voted for by Big 7 Travel’s social media audience, made up of 1.5 million followers. They select the top 50 of any given list by voting in surveys.
The followers voted for the top 50 most scenic drives and the Panorama Route came in 47th. Chapman’s Peak Drive landed 40th on the list too!
“Densely wooded forests and breathtaking canyons are just a couple of sights you’ll encounter on South Africa’s Panorama Route. This awe-inspiring route links many of the countries cultural points and natural wonders. Be sure to stop off to admire the world’s third-largest canyon – Blyde River Canyon.”
They called Chapman’s Peak one of the most stunning views in the world!
“Serving as a gateway between Cape Town and the South Peninsula, Chapman’s Peak offers up some of the most stunning views on the planet. Wind along the cliffs and take in the wide-open ocean and far off mountains. This winding road features 114 twists and turns meaning a beautiful view the entire way.”
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