South Africa, Botswana and Mozambique
The Panoramic Route
- Parent Category: Hoedspruit
- Category: Hoedspruit Activities
Situated on the Drakensberg escarpment in Mpumalanga is God’s Window. Just one look down and you will begin to understand why it is called "God's Window". With magnificent views, canyons, rock formations and waterfalls, God's Window is truly an area of breathtaking scenic splendour. It is no wonder that Mpumalanga is known as Paradise Country! Gods Window is so called for the panoramic view of the Lowveld more than 900 m down into lush indigenous forest clad ravine.
The majestic cliffs plunge over 700 meters to the Lowveld and the private game reserves which have made the area one of South Africa's main wildlife destinations. God's Window is a small part of a 250km long earthwork of sheer cliffs and extravagant beauty. One can observe the hills and forests as far as the eye can see. In fact, it seems as if one can see forever! Viewing sites are provided along the length of the spectacular Blyde River Canyon including God's Window, and there are numerous fantastic walks, hiking, horse and mountain bike trails. From the parking area a very steep stepped footpath along the edge of the escarpment leads to the actual view points. For the best lookout points and exotic forest plants, steer away from the crowds and hike up into the clouds and the misty Rain Forest.
The most central part to this famous Panoramic Route is the Blyde River Canyon, the third largest canyon in the world. Visit some spectacular waterfalls such as the Horse Shoe, Lone Creek, and Bridal Veil. Travelling between Sabie and Graskop you pass Mac Mac Falls. Pilgrims Rest is a major part of the route - an old gold mining town frozen in time, now a national museum with an opportunity to try your hand at gold panning. Graskop, situated on the magnificent Drakensburg Escarpment, is the gateway to the Blyde River Canyon, the Pinnacle, God's Window, Lisbon and Berlin Falls, Bourke's Luck Potholes and the Three Rondavels.
