After sunset head to nearby Clarens for dinner in one of the foodie centers of the country. It's so famous Brad Pitt even owns a house here(sorry I don't know which one). Otherwise light the braai and watch the night sky fill with stars.
It snows here almost every winter turning the landscape into a chilly white wonderland. Snow is a very unusual experience for us South Africans
There are a number of lovely hikes and 4x4 trails in the reserve. You have a really good chance of seeing jackal and eland. A highlight is the Vulture Restaurant for spotting bearded vultures.
If you arrive in the summer there is a lovely natural rock pool a short walk from the main camp which is perfect for a swim and a drink as the sunset changes the colour of the surrounding rocks.
One note is the weather here is epic. The thunderstorms last for hours and are very loud, particulary if you are in a small tent. The weather also changes very quickly from bright sunshine to a massive storm so be prepared.
Places to stay
A camp site will set you back R175 for two adults R62 per extra adult and R31 per extra child. Lovely shady campsite near a little stream. Nice open land for the kids to play and ride bikes.
A rondawel is R690 for two. Children are R93 extra. These are great for familes with older kids. The parents sleep downstairs and the kids can sleep in the loft upstairs. Just beware the ladder is very steep so this is not suitable for small children or adults who have had a few too many beers in town.
A family log cabin for four at the remote Mountain Retreat will cost R1805. If you really want to get away from it all this is the spot for you. Great hiking and spectacular views.
Location
Golden Gate is between KZN and the Free State with the mountains of Lesotho as a backdrop. You are about a 45min drive from Bethlehem and about 4 hours from Johannesburg.
Some pics now
The vulture restaurant
The golden rocks from which the park gets its name
Snow!!
Highlands mountain retreat.
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