birding sites

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God's Window

MBR-BS 3.1

God's Window is known for its amazing views from the top of the Drakensberg escarpment over the Lowveld. On a clear day it is possible to see the Kruger National Park onto the Lebombo mountains on the border with Mozambique.

Besides the wonderful views there is a small patch of afro montane mist belt forest which receives a very high precipitation. The forest has a high diversity of flowering plants that in turn attract a variety of different bird species. Of the nectar-feeders you can find Gurney's Sugarbird, Greater Double-collared-, Southern Double-collared-, Collared- and Malachite Sunbirds. You ca also find Spectacled Weaver, Cape Canary and Sombre Greenbul.

The lookout point is a fantastic spot to watch for raptors especially in the mid-morning as they start to make use of thermals.

The spot is well worthwhile visiting for an hour or two but can get quite busy during the weekends. It is advisable to come on a weekday or to visit early in the morning. There are some stepped paths laid out that lead through the forest and past the various viewpoints.

Directions

From Graskop, travel on the R532 towards Blyde River Canyon. Turn onto the R534 and there is a sign on the right after a few kilometers to the parking lot at God's Window.