Take a hike: Big day out in the Blyde River Canyon

Choose your own adventure in the world’s largest green canyon.

The sharp whistle of a sombre greenbul rings out. I look around. Trees stretch towards the sun and spread a beautiful canopy; a stream trickles along beside the trail and the air is thick with humidity.

Suddenly, a crimson flash catches my eye. I duck off the trail to follow the scarlet streak, which comes to rest in a matumi tree. It’s not the greenbul, it’s a narina trogon – a lifer for most people. What a sighting!