Bourke's Luck Potholes are an intriguing fantasia of rock shapes and
colours representing one of the weirder consequences of water erosion.
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Bourkes
Luck Pothole travel info
Close to the Blyde Treur confluence, inside the Blyde River Canyon
reserve, are the Bourke's Luck Potholes, named after an early
prospector, Tom Bourke (despite the implication of good fortune, he
didn't find any gold, though he accurately predicted its presence in the
area). The holes, hollowed out of the smooth rock and up to 6m deep in
some cases, are almost unnaturally cylindrical shaped, dominating these
cliffs. Paths and footbridges take visitors to viewing sites overlooking
these formations.
The Blyde River then plunges headlong into a gigantic gorge. Beyond the
potholes the river plunges into one of the most spectacular canyons on
the African continent. On both sides the galleries of sandstone cliffs
rise between 600m and 800m above the riverbed.
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