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Golden Gate Highlands National Park is located in Free State, South Africa, near the Lesotho border. It covers an area of 340 km 2 (130 sq mi). The park's most notable features are its golden, ochre, and orange-hued, deeply eroded sandstone cliffs and outcrops, especially the Brandwag rock.
In the Free State province, in and around the Golden Gate Highlands National Park, you can do exactly this. Whether it’s feeling the rush of the rapids with some white-river rafting or hiking up incredible mountains, there are plenty of adventures to have in this scenic corner of South Africa.
A 2-hour guided hiking trail explores medicinal plants and a rock-art site. Golden Gate is the Free State’s only national park, close to the enclave of Clarens, a traditional Basotho Cultural Village and some fascinating rock art sites.
Golden Gate Highlands National Park is located in the central part of western South Africa. It is in Free State, South Africa just north of Lesotho. The park covers an area of 130 square miles (340 sq km).
2 wrz 2021 · Golden Gate Highlands National Park contains several guided and unguided trails that meander along streams and climb sandstone formations to 360-degree overlooks. The Ribbok Trail can be tackled as an overnight camping trip, just be cautious of wild animals by practicing backcountry safety.
Nestled in the rolling foothills of the Maluti Mountains of the north eastern Free State lies the Golden Gate Highlands National Park.
Golden Gate Highlands National Park is secretly tucked away in the rolling foothills of the Maluti Mountains and surrounded by breathtaking scenery of wildlife and lush vegetation. Accommodation: Rest camp, rondavels, hotel, guest cottages. Activities: Nature trails, swimming and horse riding.
