Three Rondavels

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Three Rondavels are a famous trio of round, hut-shaped rock formations overlooking the Blyde River Canyon in South Africa, known for their striking resemblance to traditional African dwellings and panoramic scenic views.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf rock formation
tourist attraction
accessBy road
alsoKnownAs Three Sisters
approximateElevation about 1400 meters above sea level
country South Africa
formedBy erosion
weathering of the Drakensberg escarpment
geologicalType quartzite and shale formations
hasCulturalAssociation traditional African architecture
hasFeature designated viewing platforms
sheer cliffs and steep drops
hasNearbyAttraction Bourke’s Luck Potholes
God’s Window
Lisbon Falls
hasRockType erosion-resistant quartzite caps
hasScenicRating one of the most photographed landmarks in Blyde River Canyon
hasShape round hut-shaped formations
hasViewOf Blyde River
Blyde River Canyon Dam
linked to: Blyde Dam
isMajorStopOn Panorama Route in Mpumalanga
isPartOf Blyde River Canyon geological formations
knownFor panoramic scenic views
resemblance to traditional African dwellings
locatedIn Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve
Mpumalanga province
linked to: Mpumalanga

northeastern South Africa
management provincial nature conservation authorities of Mpumalanga
namedAfter traditional African rondavel huts
nearestTown Graskop
Hoedspruit
numberOfFormations 3
overlooks Blyde River Canyon
partOf Drakensberg escarpment
Panorama Route attractions
linked to: Panorama Route
popularFor sunrise views
sunset views
region Lowveld region of Mpumalanga
linked to: Lowveld region
tourismCategory natural attraction
viewpoint
touristActivity hiking nearby trails
photography
sightseeing
viewDirection primarily west over the canyon
viewpointOn Blyde River Canyon scenic route
linked to: Blyde River Canyon

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Panorama Route hasAttraction Three Rondavels
Blyde River Canyon hasViewpoint Three Rondavels