Golden Gate Activites
Golden Gate Highlands National Park
Nestled in the rolling foothills of the Maluti Mountains of the north eastern Free State lies the Golden Gate Highlands National Park.
There are many things you can do in Golden Gate, such as hiking, horse riding, exploring caves and much more. The vulture’s restaurant (bird hide) welcomes birders to a proper vulture feast. Basotho Cultural Village will transport you back in time.
Hiking Trails
Cathedral Cave Hike – Duration 4 Hours Guided Hike with a low difficulty grading. Minimum Group Number: 5 Advance Booking Essential Route available from December to October.
Wodehouse Hike – Duration ± 4 Hours Unguided Hike with a high degree of difficulty. Start and End: Glen Reenen Rest Camp.
Mushroom Rock Hike – Duration ± 1 Hr. Unguided hike with a low level of difficulty. Suitable for young children. Start and End: Glen Reenen Camping Site.
Eco-Ravine Hike – Duration ± 1 Hr. Unguided with a medium level of difficulty. Suitable for Children. Start and End: Glen Reenen Rest Camp.
Boskloof Hike – Duration ± 1 Hr. Unguided with a medium level of difficulty. Start and End: Glen Reenen Rest Camp.
Holkrans Hike – Duration ± 1 Hr. Unguided Hike with an easy to medium level of difficulty. Start: Hotel Parking area End: Hotel Chalet Area.
Brandwag Rock Hike – Duration ± 1 Hr. Unguided loop hike, suitable for accompanied children with medium degree of difficulty. This hike has a chain to help with a steep accent. Start: Either from the Hotel or Glen Reenen End: Either Glen Reenen or the Hotel.
Ribbok Overnight Trail Unguided with an easy start and a challenging second day. Includes: Rustic Hut, donkey shower, mattresses, fire wood and coal stove. Bring your own cooking facilities, food, utensils and sleeping bags.
Activities that require pre-booking may be booked at any rest camp Reception.
BOOKINGS: Tel: +27 (0)58 255 1000
Other Thrilling Activities
Horse Back Riding (Gladstone Stables) Guided rides that are dependant on the weather. Pre-Booking is essential. Helmets are provided. Note: Our horses have a rest-day on Mondays.
Canoeing (Gladstone Dam: 4 – 20 Guests) Guided by experienced guides. Pre-Booking (24Hrs) is essential.
Abseiling (Wilgenhof Environmental Centre) Guided by certified guides. Pre-Booking (24Hrs) is essential.
Swimming in the Natural Rock Pool Situated in the hills behind Glen Reenen.
Basotho Cultural Village Activities
Museum Tour – depiction of the architecture and life style of the Basotho people from as early as the16th century to the present days. This tour is conducted 7 days a week, and takes 45 minutes. The price is R40.00 per person.
Herbal Trail – walking a wilderness trail with the village traditional healer who explains in detail all the medicinal herbs on the trail. A guide will then continue with the tour towards the caves to view San-rock art. This guided trail is offered only on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Its duration is 2 hours. The price is R40.00 per person.
Cultural Route – an educational programme aimed at cultural heritage awareness through tracing the footsteps of the first occupants by visiting the historical sites of QwaQwa.This guided route is offered on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Its duration is 7 hours. The price is R40.00 per person.
BOOKINGS: Tel: +27 (0)58 255 1000