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Viewpoint · Graskop, Mpumalanga
God's Window
Viewpoint on the edge of the Drakensberg escarpment, about 10 km from Graskop, overlooking the Lowveld roughly 900 meters below, with a trail through a moist forest.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About God's Window
God's Window is a set of viewpoints on the edge of the escarpment, inside the Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve. The escarpment drops abruptly about 900 meters, and on clear days the view reaches the plantations and savanna of the Lowveld, toward Kruger and Mozambique.
From the parking area, a paved path climbs to viewpoints at different levels. The highest trail crosses a small moist forest, evergreen and covered in moss, fed by the mist rising from the escarpment.
Nearby are Wonderview, another viewpoint on the R534 road, and Pinnacle Rock, an isolated stone column rising from a forest ravine.
Mist is common, especially in summer and in the afternoon: if you arrive and everything is white you can wait a while or come back early the next day.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
30 minutes to 1 hour.
Best time
Early in the morning, before the mist rises from the escarpment. The dry season, from May to September, usually has clearer skies.
How to get there
It's about 10 km from Graskop via the R534, the scenic road that branches off the R532 north of the village.
Tip
Bring a jacket: on top of the escarpment it's windy and cooler than in the Lowveld. There are craft stalls in the parking area.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about God's Window
Where is God's Window located?
About 10 km from Graskop, on the scenic R534 road, inside the Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve.
What can you see from God's Window?
The Lowveld, about 900 meters below the escarpment, with plantations and savanna in the direction of Kruger.
What is the best time for visibility at God's Window?
Early morning, before the mist, which is common in the afternoon and in summer.