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About God's Window
God's Window is situated in the Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve in South Africa. God's Window budget travel offers top experiences and spectacular photographic opportunities.
God's Window Budget Travel
God's Window budget travel is very easy with great value for money backpacking tours and fantastic highlights. Below is useful information on God's Window to help you plan your budget holiday in God's Window. We offer a variety of budget tours and backpacking advice in God's Window.
Airports
God's Window airports include the following:• KMIA Airport - Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport
Birdlife
God's Window birdlife is rich, with a range of species to be seen including Ibis, Parrot, Loerie, Taita Falcon, Blue Swallow, Cape Vulture, Black Stork, Peregrine Falcon and Cape Eagle Owl.Conservation
God's Window conservation includes the protection of a range of endangered species which can be found in this haven, including rare birdlife, wildlife and vegetation.Malaria
God's Window is a malaria zone, so you will need to talk to a local doctor about malaria medication you will need to take.Money
God's Window money and banking info includes:• Banks and ATMs can be found in the nearest towns
• The Kruger Park village also has an ATM and exchange facilities
• It is best to be prepared and bring South African Rands when you visit
Plants
God's Window plant life is extremely lush and green, with montane grassland and cycads, plus indigenous trees, including yellow wood, white stinkwood, Cape chestnut and mountain cedar, and a dense misty rainforest to be found.Safety Tips
• Do not attempt to hike or climb in the area if you have heart problems or other health issues
• There is very little crime in the region
• Drink lots of water and be careful when climbing this route
• Listen to your guide at all times and follow safety procedures at all times
• God's Window is a malaria area so you will need to take medication
Travel Books
God's Window recommended travel books include the following:• Mpumalanga: History and Heritage by Peter Delius
• Panoramic Journey Through Mpumalanga by Struik Publishing
• Wild Flower Guide: Mpumalanga & Northern Province by Jo Onderstall
• Mpumalanga, Kruger National Park and Panorama Route Road Map by MapStudio
• Insight Guide South Africa by Melissa De Villers
Visa Requirements
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Wildlife
God's Window wildlife is diverse and varied, with a range of game including various species of antelope, wild cat, mountain reedbuck, dassies, impala, kudu, blue wildebeest, waterbuck and zebra.
- MUHAYIMANA EMMANUEL29 Aug 2012
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- Mixo27 Aug 2012
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Hi Pam,God’s window is part of the optional activities destination we visit on our Overland Trips. You will need to contact the Mpumalanga Tourism for more information on the prices and the distances from Johannesburg. Cheers
- pam23 Aug 2012
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we would like to visit the god's window in the last week of november but we have limited information as to how to get there from jozi and also the budget.
- Mixo06 Jul 2012
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Hi Kgomotso,I recommend you contact the Mpumalanga Tourism Information center for entrance fees to the surrounding areas.
- kgomotso seleke05 Jul 2012
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1.activities to do at gods window and fees 2.entrance fee to gods window
- Mixo30 May 2012
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HI Maite, God's Window is offered as an optional activity on our Overland Trips that travel through the area. I recommend you contact the Mpumalanga Tourism Information center for more information. Happy trails!
- maite30 May 2012
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my mom is planning a school trip for her school and would like to know how much does it cost per person for the day.please reply asap as it its very urgent kind regards
- Mixo28 May 2012
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Hi Crystal, this is an optional activity that we offer on our Overland trips that travel through the area. I recommend you contact the local tourism information center for more information. Happy trails!
- Crystal yau24 May 2012
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my husband and i are in Pretoria now and we want to have 3 days trip in God's window (30jun-1jul, 2012)
- Minette - OverlandingAfrica.com16 Apr 2012
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Hi Lilly, this is an optional activity that we offer on any one of our overland trips that go through the area. I recommend you contact the local tourism information center for more information. Happy trails!
- Lilly14 Apr 2012
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Good day, i would like to visit God's window this April so i would like to know what the rates are like. Thank you
- Thomas23 Nov 2011
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Good afternoon, we are a family of 4 (2 adults, 3 and 5 years old) that will be in Hazyview for December holidays and would like to visit God's Window, firstly do you allow kids as well and what are the costs. regards.
- Minette - OverlandingAfrica.com30 Aug 2011
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Hi Mbali. The current entrance to God's Window costs ZAR10p.p. For more information I recommend you contact the local tourism information center for more information and for the surrounding areas. Happy trails!
- mbali30 Aug 2011
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i want to come to god's window with a few friends over december so was wondering how much is entrance to gods window how much do we need for viewing of if possible the entire attractions there
- Minette - OverlandingAfrica.com25 Aug 2011
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Hi Shaka, The GPS coordinates for God's Window are: 24º52.600'S and 30º53.279'E. Enjoy and happy trails!
- Shaka25 Aug 2011
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Hi, Myself and my family are planning to visit God's window and many other interesting places nearby on the 26th 08 2011, Please send me the direction in GPS latitude and longitude.
- Minette - OverlandingAfrica.com04 Jul 2011
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Hi Marcia! We only sell scheduled overland truck tours. Your best bet would be to contact the local tourism information center for a list of possible accommodation and activities in the area. Good Luck!
- Marcia04 Jul 2011
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I have a group of 65 school children and i'm looking for self catering accommodation for them, it can be backpacers or hostel anything that can accommodate them. check in 27 July Check out 29 July Please help me.
- Minette - OverlandingAfrica.com17 Feb 2011
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Hi Pule. We don't do travel packages to God's Window and only sell scheduled overland trips of which some may pass through the area. Best to get in touch with the local tourism office for more information. Happy Travels!
- Pule16 Feb 2011
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Me and friends we are looking for a travelling package to God's Window in Mpumalanga. We intend travelling there on the last week of April 2011. There's 4 of us. Please send me a quote
- Minette - OverlandingAfrica.com16 Feb 2011
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Hey Lucy. We sell scheduled overland departures. Contact the local travel and tourism for more information. Cheers
- Lucy Donald14 Feb 2011
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I would like to get married at God's Window. Can you advise how this could be arranged??? Thank you so much
- Jerry26 Dec 2010
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Im taking my gfriend to Mpumalanga (Graskop) 2moro for fun, I can't wait
- Dayne - OverlandingAfrica.com05 Oct 2010
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Hi Chantell and Siphiwe, We specialize in overland tours and not accommodation packages. I suggest you contact the tourism office in the area and they will be able to assist you with accommodation options.Cheers
- Chantell30 Sep 2010
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I would like to go to Gods window in december for my leave, do you maybe have any budget in mind on acommodation, or traveling with the bus?
- Siphiwe 30 Sep 2010
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Im a varsity student and would love to take my girlfriend to mpumalanga to see Gods window.can i get an affordable package for two staying two nights(weekend) in a selfcatering accomodation and can we travel by bus from johannesburg?my budget is tight.Please help.
- Dayne - OverlandingAfrica.com03 Sep 2010
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Hi Phindile, I have tours 4 days or longer that includes a visit to God's Window. I have emailed you tour options for visiting God's Window.Cheers
- phindile02 Sep 2010
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i would love to go to God's window with my fiance (getting married in December)and we just want to know if there are specials that include accomodation, travel and tours. please let us know.
- Mary Tshabalala14 May 2010
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I'd love to receive information on accommodation. Prices to range from R350.00 - R700.00 pps per night. Closest to God's Window
- Dayne - Overlanding Africa.com15 Mar 2010
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Hi Gaopalelwe, I have sent you an email with other sightseeing options on the Panorama Route you can combine with your visit to Gods Window.
- Gaopalelwe15 Mar 2010
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I would like to enqiere about the services that you guys provide, some activities that we can be able to do.
- Tania - OverlandingAfrica.com19 Jul 2009
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Hi Jax, We brochure complete tours rather than separate accommodation and activity info so I can't help you here. Google 'adrenalin activities' and 'backpackers' in the area you are interested in and you will get pages of useful info. Cheers.
- Jax19 Jul 2009
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What other adrenalin activities do you have and what is your backpacking accommadation tarrifs per person per night.
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