GOD's WINDOW & Graskop Hotel

If all we accomplish with this blog is reminding you what we have, within our own borders, or showing what you've been missing out on, (and still wondering why you've missed any of these place), then we have accomplished a lot, we've done you a service, and ourselves. What a pleasure to do this job.

This month in TRAVEL & RELAXATION we wanted to find our best BREATHING SPACES, places where the sheer beauty and magnitude of the environment that surrounds you creates within in you and inner peace that is insurmountable in comparison to any bad vibes you may experience, or any negativity you may carry, even if only for a moment.

Please do yourself the favour and meet...Gods Window...

Nothing we, or anyone else for that matter, can prepare you for the spectacular views from Gods' Windows, one of the most scenic vantage points in South Africa, situated along the Panorama route in the Mpumalanga province.

It is most definitely the highlight of the route, and the route includes many more splendorous sights and natural wonders from cascading waterfalls to impressive mountain gorges. Along with God's Window, other well know spots on the route include Bourke's Luck Potholes, the Three Rondavels, the Mac-Mac Falls & the Blyde River Canyon. Annnnd its within 40 min of many other beautiful breathing places, everything, even with a drive is simply majestic.

God's Window is one of the Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserves most spectacular viewpoints, with astonishing views over South Africa's Lowveld, (so named because it is much lower than the high escarpment along which the Panorama Route Runs). At Gods Window, the majestic cliffs plunge down 700m, and, on a clear day, you'll be able to see ovet the famous Kruger National Park towards the Lebombo Mountains on the South Africa's border with Mozambique.

KNown as the largest green canyon in the world, the Blyde River Canyon is a 33km-long gorge that stretches from Bourkes Luck Potholes to the Three Rondavels near Blydepoort Dam. Aside from its spectacular scenery, the canyon is one of the best birding spots in the country and its a very popular adventure destination.

The towns of Lydenberg and White River are gateways to the Panorama Route, and other quaint hamlets in the area include Sabie, Graskop, Orighstand, Hoedspruit and Hazyview...we suggest that if you go there take your time and try get to experience as many of these 'hamlets' as possible, at the very least, just so you know.

The most famous town in the region is the beautiful Pilgrims Rest, now something of a living museum and tribute to the gold panning days of the late 1800's.  When you visit, you'll step straight back into the pages of the past. South of Pilgrims, you can visit Mount Sheba Nature Reserve, which is incredible for its more than 100 species of indigenous tress, including yellowood, white stinkwood, cape chestnut, & mountain cedar...
...but again, we just want you to take in the views, take it all in, embrace Gods' Window.

Look at this, beauty everywhere...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And we found a total gem of a boutique hotel, beautifully situated in Graskop, close enough to everything, called the Graskop Hotel, an Art Gallery you can sleep in. Yip they have a fine collection of artworks, and each room is dedicated to a specific artist, something unique.

You'll find them @ www.graskophotel.co.za

 

 

  

 

 
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