Gods Window South Africa

SOUTH AFRICAN SAFARIS AND ‘GODS WINDOW’

Gods’ window refers to a majestic area (vantage point) boasting magnificent views… Gods Window, simply put, is the edge of a mountain pass set high above the South African landscape (1078 m high) giving one a panoramic view of the surrounding area, especially the ‘lowveld’ and Kruger National Park. Gods Window is located in Mpumalanga along the Drakensberg Mountains.  Driving along this mountain pass you will discover several viewing spots which become the perfect place to see all the way to Mozambique...
 
From Gods Window you will be able to overlook several National Parks and Game Reserves including the famous Kruger National Park. The Drakensberg Mountains (at Gods Window) boasts majestic cliffs that plummet over 700 m downwards! You can view wide open plains, dense African bush, waterfalls, amazing wildlife and so much more. Vegetation is also lush – with pine and eucalyptus being found in abundance!  

Gods Window offers more then just a fabulous vantage point; you can explore the region on walking trails, during hiking adventures, horse-riding expeditions as well as mountain biking ventures! Gods Window has inspired many photographers and painters over the years – trying to capture the extreme depth of the Gods Window vantage point!

This viewpoint overlooks a large canyon, the 3rd largest in the world! There are unusual rock formations at Blydes’ such as; Bourkes’ Luck Potholes which were created by swirling waters coupled rocks and pebbles – creating this unusual formation. There is also an entire village in the Gods Window area! This is a historical village that was awarded ‘historical monumental’ status many years ago. This village is preserved with the architectural styles of 1880 -1915; this township is a tourist highlight boasting crafts and souvenirs.  

Gods Window boasts warm to hot summers with occasional afternoon thunderstorms to cool down the heat. Winter is cold to mild with dry winters. All year viewing of this area is great…

Have a look at our South African safaris that include ‘Gods Window’ below. There are also other South African attractions below that you might want to visit on your South African Safari.

• Kruger National Park
• Garden Route
• Cape Town
• Winelands
• KwaZulu-Natal
• Addo Elephant National Park
• Greater St Lucia
• Hluhluwe-Umfolozi National Park
• Overberg
• Pilanesberg National Park
• Ukhahlamba
• West Coast
• Aquila
• Table Mountain
• Cango Caves
• Cape Point, Cape Agulhas
• Drakensberg
• Kapama Game Reserve
• Kirstenbosch
• Knysna
• Madikwe Game Reserve
• Pilgrims Rest
• Robben Island
• Soweto
• Sun City
• Karoo South Africa
• Wild Coast
• V&A Waterfront
• Johannesburg
• Gansbaai
• Tsitsikamma
• Valley of a 1000 Hills
• Inverdoorn
• Cederberg
• Kimberley
• Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
• Zululand
• The Battlefields