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Golden Gate Highlands National Park

South Africa
+27 (0)58 255 1000
Ranked #5 of 18 attractions in Free State
4.0 of 5 stars 8 Reviews
Type: National Parks
Most recent review
- 27 May 2012
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Spijkenisse, The Netherlands
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Beautiful mountains and scenery. The road are good. Small animals like sprinkbak and zebra's.

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USA
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54 reviews 54 reviews
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Perfect place for relaxation!.. Did both camping and hotel during a long weekend and was amazing. A lot of hikes and nearby town of clarence is amazing! very nice place and food amazing as well!

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Johannesburg
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42 reviews 42 reviews
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2012

This is not a wow experience. However, if you enjoy relaxing in nature, rural scenery and and you are not bent on seeing the big five, this is definitely a worthwhile destination. A main road runs through the park, therefore make time to get onto the scenic drives and also to do some hiking and/or horse riding. Nearby Clarens has... More

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12 reviews 12 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2012

We stayed in a chalet for 3 nights during the Dec/Jan school holidays. Despite being fully booked, it was quiet and peaceful. There are lots of runners on the main road through the park, especially in the morning and evening when it is cooler. I felt safe running here and was able to run daily. The hikes involve climbs (obviously;... More

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Cape Town
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51 reviews 51 reviews
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2012

There is limited accommodation in the park and because of its location and perhpas the fact that there are 'only' buck and other smaller wildlife and no big 5, it was pleasantly peaceful and quiet even over the Christmas period.

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Durban, South Africa
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2012

Good walks, nice surrounds, clean camp site, natural pool. Very noisy, especially at night as a main road runs past the camp site.

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Johannesburg
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5 reviews 5 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 December 2011

Our trip to the Golden Gate Highland National Park Hotel was a wonderful experience. We treated with friendliness and hospitality. The location is close enough to the city of Clarens to visit for some ‘civilization’ and it’s far enough to feel as though you are the only 2 people for miles! If you are looking for a trip where you... More

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Pretoria
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44 reviews 44 reviews
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 December 2011
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