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2 night optional Extension
By adding this extension on you will have 3 nights in
THE GOLDEN GATE NATIONAL PARK
Golden Gate Highlands National Park situated in the rolling foothills of the Maluti Mountains of the northeastern Free State. The park derives its name from the brilliant shades of gold cast by the sun on the park's sandstone cliffs. The imposing Brandwag rock keeps vigil over the main rest camp and is the perfect place from which to view these spectacular sunsets. This 11 600 hectares of unique environment is true highland habitat, providing home to a variety of mammals – black wildebeest, eland, blesbok, oribi, springbok and Burchell's zebra - and birds, including the rare bearded vulture (lammergeier) and the equally rare bald ibis, which breed on the ledges in the sandstone cliffs. Ribbokkop, the highest point in the park, reveals a breathtaking tapestry of red, yellow and purple hues as its warm shades merge with the cool mountain shadows towards evening.
Areas Of Special Interest
The Van Reenen family graveyard
The Impressive Brandwag buttress rock formation
Vulture Restaurant
Cathedral Cave (Guided Walk)
Interesting lookout points and viewpoints
5 Things To Seek
Bearded Vulture
Bald Ibis
Black Wildebeest
Eland
Oribi
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Suggested
Itinerary: An ideal Self-Drive Itinerary
for Golden Gate Highlands - Extension, would
be 11 Day Sun City - Cape Town : The alternative route. click
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Off
the beaten track: Click
here for unordinary places to discover
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