First skywalk of its kind in South Africa is set to open at God’s Window Skywalk in the Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve.
Dubbed as the first skywalk of its kind in South Africa, and one of a very few to have been built around the world, the project launches in 2023. With a 900 metre drop, the God’s Window Skywalk will be higher than the Grand Canyon Skywalk, which stands between 150m and 280m, and the Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge in China, which is 260m at its highest point. The skywalk, a cantilevered glass walkway suspended off the edge of the cliff, offers guests a 360-degree panoramic view.
Jerry Mabena, Chief Executive of Motsamayi Tourism Group, said the walkway is 12m from the cliff and 5m wide. With a vast array of activities on-site, including a skywalk, sky bridge, a sky swing, a zero-gravity room, conference and meeting facilities, the skywalk is expected to become a global attraction.
“Our desire is to see this beautiful project acting as an instrument to put the area back into its place as a world-class tourism destination. We believe this project will energise the area, create new jobs and support other attractions in the area.”
