Or, you could head north, from Vaalhoek, to the confluence of the Blyde River where 1000´s of years of water erosion have scoured out the surreal Bourke´s Luck Potholes, and, nearby is the Blyde River Gorge, so stop at each of the view sites to appreciate the 600 - 800 m high sandstones cliffs and thundering waters of this natural wonder. Encounter the curiously familiar rock formations of the Three Rondavels, with their red sandstone walls and forested green ´roofs´; then refresh yourself at the Blydepoort Holiday Resort before hiking, horse riding or walking to the tranquil Blyde River Dam. Blyde means joy - make this your own joyous journey.