Marvel at God’s Window and step into rainforest

At the edge of the Drakensberg escarpment a view opens up that more than deserves its name: God’s Window. From here, in clear conditions, you can see across the wide Lowveld as far as Mozambique – a green infinity of forests, hills and river valleys. And when mist drifts in? Then you stand above the clouds, surrounded by quiet magic.

Only a short walk from the car park takes you to the main viewpoint with a secure railing and an open view into the depths. Directly behind it a rainforest trail begins, leading you through fern forests, wisps of mist and over moss-covered steps to further viewing platforms. Up here, at almost 1,800 metres above sea level, the moist microclimate surprises with cool air and tropical vegetation.

Early in the morning visibility is best; in the afternoon the light bathes the landscape in golden tones. It’s worth bringing binoculars to really take in the depth of the plain – or simply to marvel.