{"id":144,"date":"2017-08-08T16:12:03","date_gmt":"2017-08-08T14:12:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/?p=144"},"modified":"2023-11-01T11:49:11","modified_gmt":"2023-11-01T09:49:11","slug":"gods-window-experience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/blog\/2017\/08\/gods-window-experience\/","title":{"rendered":"The God&#8217;s Window Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>God\u2019s Window, Mpumalanga<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>Imagine looking down a 700m plunge, beholding some of the most beautiful natural scenery that South Africa has to offer. <\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">God&#8217;s Window is situated in the midst of the Lowveld\u2019s natural wonderland &#8211; within the Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve. God\u2019s Window is so-called for the breath-taking panoramic views offered of the Lowveld. Views that are comparable to none. Views that speak to your inner happiness and soothe the soul \u2013 we all need a bit of time spent in nature every now and then.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"632\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_523162693_resize.jpg\" alt=\"The God's Window Experience\" class=\"wp-image-151\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_523162693_resize.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_523162693_resize-300x126.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_523162693_resize-768x324.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_523162693_resize-1024x431.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_523162693_resize-945x398.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_523162693_resize-600x253.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">High up in the canyon, listen to the sounds of water trickling through the cliffs, the wind whispering softly and the cheerful songs of sunbirds and other happy inhabitants.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_611907491_resize.jpg\" alt=\"The God's Window Experience\" class=\"wp-image-152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_611907491_resize.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_611907491_resize-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_611907491_resize-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_611907491_resize-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_611907491_resize-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_611907491_resize-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Notice the changing fragrances in the air, as you move along the different routes, and explore aloe flowers and many types of vegetation.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1001\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_416652187_resized.jpg\" alt=\"The God's Window Experience\" class=\"wp-image-150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_416652187_resized.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_416652187_resized-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_416652187_resized-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_416652187_resized-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_416652187_resized-945x631.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_416652187_resized-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Once you\u2019ve made your way to the top. Take a moment to truly take in the view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">The rainforest. The gorges and escarpment. The absolute beauty of nature. Being surrounded by, enveloped in, and finding joy in the wonder of this beautiful place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">The God&#8217;s Window experience is sure to leave you in awe, inspired and renewed.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"994\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_149609546_resie.jpg\" alt=\"The God's Window Experience\" class=\"wp-image-149\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_149609546_resie.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_149609546_resie-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_149609546_resie-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_149609546_resie-1024x679.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_149609546_resie-945x626.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_149609546_resie-600x398.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">When Visiting God\u2019s Window\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go early \u2013 the best views are in the morning (a sunny day doesn\u2019t guarantee good viewing so keep an eye on the weather)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Entrance is R10 pp<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The trail is an intermediate difficulty level, as it is quite a steep and strenuous walk to the viewpoints and there are paths with steps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follow the signs that say \u201cRain forest\u201d to get to the top and enjoy the best views<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explore as many viewpoints as you can \u2013 the paths leading to the viewpoints offer a vast diversity of plants and trees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wear comfortable shoes that have good grip<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bring a pair of binoculars<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"90\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/R-10.jpg\" alt=\"The God's Window Experience\" class=\"wp-image-153\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/R-10.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/R-10-300x37.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/R-10-600x74.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>So the next time you head to Mpumalanga or pass by en-route, be sure to explore God\u2019s Window.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You might also enjoy reading about the LVC Durban Bucket List\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/blog\/2017\/07\/durban-bucket-list\/\"><u>Click here<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>God\u2019s Window, Mpumalanga Imagine looking down a 700m plunge, beholding some of the most beautiful natural scenery that South Africa has to offer. God&#8217;s Window is situated in the midst of the Lowveld\u2019s natural wonderland &#8211; within the Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve. God\u2019s Window is so-called for the breath-taking &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":170,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[31,19,8],"tags":[28,51,15,50,54,53,7,52,6,18,9],"class_list":["post-144","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-featured-destination","category-the-joy-of-travelling","category-travel-tips","tag-accommodation","tag-blyde-river","tag-crystal-springs","tag-gods-window","tag-graskop","tag-hazyview","tag-inspiration","tag-mpumalanga","tag-the-grand-exploration","tag-travel-planning","tag-travel-tips"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/144","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=144"}],"version-history":[{"count":16,"href":"https:\/\/www.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/144\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":927,"href":"https:\/\/www.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/144\/revisions\/927"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/170"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=144"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=144"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lifestylevacationclub.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=144"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}