Bourke's Luck Potholes

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The potholes
The potholes

The Bourke's Luck Potholes are a famous tourist site in the Mpumalanga Province of South Africa. The Rock Formation was named after a miner called Tom Bourke, who found a bit gold here, but never got rich as the gold seam was located a short distance to the south of his claim.

[edit] Get in

Follow the R532 from Sabie for about 65km, the potholes will be on your right and clearly marked with a roadside sign.

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[edit] By foot

There are paved walkways and metal bridges suspended over the potholes.

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The potholes and rock formations carved from the rock by water action at the confluence of the Blyde and Treue rivers. You may also see some local birds.

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  • The visitor's centre has some interesting displays about the history, people and geology of the Blyde River Canyon.

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