God's Window

Afrikaans name: God's Window

View from God's Window

Photo © Johan van Zyl

God's Window is a view site on the edge of the Drakensberg Mountain escarpment. It is located at an altitude of 1,730 metres. Here you stand at the top of a 700-metre drop to the "lowveld" below.

The view is spectacular, particular during clear sunny weather. In good conditions one can see the Lebombo Mountains that form the border with Mozambique in Kruger National Park. During misty weather it is often pointless in visiting the site as the view will be obstructed. The smoke from forest, or veld, fires may also spoil the view.

There is a parking area near a viewing platform, but one can also take a trail to the highest viewpoint which offers an even better view.

To get to God’s Window take the Blyderivier road from Graskop and look for the sign to God’s Window, which is located only 3 km from the town.

View from the highest point at God's Window

Photo © Johan van Zyl

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References and further reading

Southern Africa from the Highway - Author: AA RSA - Published: 1991 - Page: 60

Insiders Guide - Top Wildlife Photography Spots in South Africa - Author: Shem Compion - Published: 2010 - Page: 285

Hit the Road - 2nd Edition - Author: MapStudio - Published: 2018 - Page: 137

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