The View from God's Window #Graskop #SA #PhotoYatra #TheLifesWayCaptures

Hi Friends,

God's Window is a viewpoint just like you have one in Grand Canyon, Arizona, USA but this is totally different from the one in States. This is the greenest Canyon called Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve where God is opening his window towards to enjoy the fresh breeze and a great view of valley and hills. 

The place is right next to the highway and you can park your car on the side of the road and walk around 200-300metres to reach the place called God's Window in Graskop, Mpumalanga, South Africa. I always try to see the same whenever I am in the area and last time when I went the place was not visible at all because it was raining and fog clouded the roads and the visibility was too low. 

The place is worthy of its name as the view from the window is totally amazing but if you are not careful you can fall into the deep valley so precaution needs to be taken when visiting the place. The place is totally free and if you park the car inside then there is a charge of R10-20 for the entry. 

Check out this view from the opening where you can mountains after mountains and they say you can see 7 hills from God's Window and also Kruger National Park is also near the same but won't be visible. 

All the photos are taken by Aashish Rai using the Nikon D7000 camera and 18-105mm kit lens. If you are in the area, do visit this place and enjoy the amazing view of the South African Canyon. More on the canyon in the next posts. 

Namaste!!!

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Lisbon Falls in #Graskop #SouthAfrica #PhotoYatra #TheLifesWayCaptures

Hi Friends, 

Lisbon Falls in Graskop is great falls but somehow doesn't provide the direct view of the waterfalls which makes a person wonder that he has not been able to see it all. The fall of water makes a lot of noise at this falls that you will feel some kind of fear too. 

Lisbon falls are a little bit higher than Berlin Falls and it is around 94 meters high and the entry ticket is still R10 to the guard without any payment receipt whatsoever. All these places are good for the family as you can easily park your car and then it's just 50 meters walk to the edge of the viewpoint of the waterfalls but in case you want to go and swim in the pools then you need to go and hike on the mountains and come up afterward which won't be easy with kids. 

Sometimes you need plenty of time and in these areas of Sabie - Graskop - Hazyview there are plenty of treks and hikes to be taken. One such trek is named Fanie Botha Hiking Trail which starts from 2 days to 5 days and depending on your activity levels can be taken by fit to superfit persons. 

Lisbon falls have three waterfalls in one as there is one small one coming just left of the same and then there is one perpendicular to the falls at one edge and that is making a lot of loud noise as it hits the rocks like anything and flow of water is also high. 

The photos are taken by Aashish Rai using Nikon D7000 and an 18-105mm kit lens at Lisbon Falls. Check out my other Waterfall stories on The Life's Way 1. Howick Falls 2. Berlin Falls 3. Sterkspruit Waterfalls 4. Lone Creek Falls and more are coming for your viewing pleasures. 

Namaste!!!

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Berlin Falls in #Graskop #SouthAfrica #PhotoYatra #TheLifesWayCaptures

Hi Friends,

On our trip to Sabie - Graskop and adjoining areas, there are so many waterfalls that after some time you will say that let's see something else. 

Berling Falls is 80m in height and forms a candle-like fall of water which looks really lovely and unique in its own terms. Generally, at most of the tourist places, these plaques are installed by the SA Tourism and Government but soon taken away by the people visiting them so at most of the places it is no longer there. It's a pure theft which shall not be done at least at the tourist places.

The entry ticket is R10 per person which guard takes at the boom gate without any receipt or something. If you are walking without any car then he doesn't charge you as we were staying very near this place, I took a trip early in the morning to the same and saw the falls on my jogging/walk. I don't think he was even there at that time. 

If you staying in Graskop or Sabie towns you are already in the middle of some of the great mountain ranges and you will feel right in nature. You will be able to feel the fresh air and it can rain at any time of the day. 

If you are a fan of waterfalls this region will provide you with numerous accounted for and various unseen hiking trails waterfalls which will not only challenge your skills but also you will feel relaxed in the jungle. All the photos are taken by Aashish Rai using Nikon D7000 camera and 18-105mm kit lens at Berlin Falls, Graskop, South Africa. Check out my other Waterfall stories on my blog 1. Howick Falls 2. Lisbon Falls 3. Sterkspruit Waterfalls 4. Lone Creek Falls and more are coming for your viewing pleasures.

Namaste!!!

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Picnic at Hartbeespoort Dam #SouthAfrica #PhotoYatra #TheLifesWayCaptures

Hi Friends, 

Life takes unexpected turns and twists but we come out stronger if we have someone to fall upon during these times mostly family and friends it is in these situations which we hold on to. 

Sometimes we all take a break with our loved ones to travel to destination far from home and enjoy the beauty nature has to offer. 

South Africa has no dearth of places like these where you can go and relax with your family or friends and easily enjoy your weekends or long weekend. 

Hartbeespoort Dam is around 50km from Johannesburg, South Africa towards Suncity and is a perfect place to have a picnic with family and friends. 

Not only you can relax near the water body but also do some water sports like jet-ski, speed boat, and many related activities. There is a fee to enter the picnic spot which is around R100 per car and the park is open till 530pm everyday. It's best to carry cash as some of the vendors don't have POS machines to charge your debit or credit cards. The place also has a clean toilet and other facilities available.

For people like me who just want to enjoy nature, we can do braai inside the picnic area by bringing our chairs and eatables to enjoy while enjoying the view and the fresh wind flowing over the water. You can also take an hour's tour of the dam in this boat but book well in advance.  

It looks like there is no end to the place where land meets the sky and both have turned blue in this divine country called South Africa where you can see a lot of sky from everywhere. 

I really loved these trees which not only enhanced the view of the place but also created some unique opportunities for photography using my Nikon D7000 camera. It's one of the most relaxing picnic spots I have ever been to in South Africa. Kids have plenty of jungle gyms to play and swings and many more activities to do while you relax. 

In the end, my boss used to say that you need to find one tree in your life which gives you comfort and power to plan your life ahead and this might be one of such trees at Hartbeespoort Dam. 

Sawubona!

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