Golden Gate Highlands National Park
Sandstone cliffs rise above open grasslands. In the late afternoon, the rock turns golden. That light gave Golden Gate Highlands National Park its name.
Discover everything about this location.
Late afternoon turns the sandstone gold.
Sandstone formations and wide grasslands shape Golden Gate Highlands National Park.
When the afternoon sun reaches the cliffs, the rock takes on a golden glow. The park was established in 1963 to protect these cliffs.
It is possible to walk for long stretches here without meeting many other travellers.
A short walk or two days on the trail.
The park has hiking routes of different lengths. You can choose a shorter walk or spend longer on the trail.
The Wodehouse Trail is one of the routes in the area. The Ribbok Hiking Trail takes two days.
You can also drive between viewpoints in a 4x4 and make a short game drive through the park.
Grasslands, wildlife and Basotho culture.
Wildlife in the park includes rhebok, black wildebeest, mountain reedbuck, jackals, bearded vultures, black eagles and steppe eagles.
Basotho Cultural Village is a reconstructed Basotho settlement where actors portray daily life. It is also possible to stay overnight there.
Other places to stay include Glen Reenen Restcamp and Highlands Mountain Retreat. Glen Reenen has camping as well as self-catering chalets and cottages.
Golden Gate Highlands National Park is cash free. Payments can only be made by debit or credit card.
What you can do in Golden Gate Highlands National Park:
- Game drive loop
- Vulture Hude
- Generaalskop
- Short and long hikes
Self-drive trips in the region
South Africa, eSwatini and Mozambique Beach & Safari
West Cape and Namaqualand hiking & 4x4
