Accommodation near Golden Gate Highlands National Park - 3
Nestled at the foot of the Maluti Mountains in the north east of the Free State province, near the land locked kingdom of Lesotho, is the Golden Gate Highlands National Park. It was named in 1875 by a farmer after he saw the last rays of the setting sun against the sandstone cliffs on either side of the valley near the Golden Gate dam. The park falls under the management of the South African National Parks authority (SANParks).
This national park covers an area of 340 square kilometres and is home to an abundance of fauna and flora. The wildlife includes animals like the black wildebeest, blesbok, eland, oribi, springbok and zebra, among others. It is also home to rare birds like the bearded vulture and the equally rare bald ibis. These birds breed on the ledges of the sandstone cliffs the park is named for.
Ribbokop is the highest point in the park and it has astoundingly beautiful views of the surrounding landscape. It is most popular to visit at sunset because of the beautiful red, yellow and purple hues which form as the warm shades of the point merge with the shadows cast by the mountains. This lighting and of course the overall landscape of the park, is a photographer’s heaven!
Points of interest within the park include the historic Van Reenen Family Graveyard, the striking Brandwag Buttress rock formation, Cathedral Cave, Vulture Restaurant and several lookout points such as Generaalskop (the third highest point in the park), as well as the Zuluhoek viewpoint.
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Clarens, a quaint village renowned as the Jewel of the Free State, is highly regarded
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Set in the magnificent Maluti Mountains of the Eastern Free State Highlands, on the door step of Clarens is the privately owned country hotel, The Maluti Mountain Lodge.
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Clarens Reviews
Clarens
Very much improved..a few years ago very much overrun with cheap crafts and street panhandle.. better shopping and many eat out options
- Maynette Heyns
Clarens
It is a lovely place, lots to see and do.
- Rika Niemann
Clarens
Beautiful place to visit
- Barnard Barnard
Clarens
Clarens is a awesome town, lots to do, we really enjoyed our weekend!
- Yvette Maree
Clarens
We always love Clarens
- Brian Richardson
Clarens
The best little town I've visited, loved it!
- Karen Elizabeth Matthysen
Clarens
Still one of my favourite holiday destinations. So many beautiful, clearly marked and easily accessible hiking trails in Clarens and not too far away at the Golden Gate. The scenery that surrounds you is breathtaking. The quaint little shops, restaurants and coffee shops make this a unique destination.
- Gillian Venter
Clarens
Lieflike plek. Kosse uitstekend. Baie om na te kyk en wonderlike natuurskoon.
- Santa Nortier
Clarens
The village of Clarens has plenty to see and do with many bars, restaurants and shops. Dogs are welcome in most places. The many mountain walking trails are great fun for 2-legged and 4-legged explorers, with magnificent views. Definitely worth a visit!
- Janine Jones
Clarens
First time visitor to Clarens and enjoyed it very much - will be back
- Lindsey van der Berg