Rest camps · Golden Gate Highlands National Park
Glen Reenen Rest Camp
A SANParks self-catering camp.
The northeastern Free State's Maluti Mountain range rests gently against Golden Gate Highlands National Park. From here, the arresting Brandwag overhang radiates a glorious golden hue (leaving no question as to where the park acquired its name or why) as it stands sentry over Glen Reenen's rest camp. Hiking trails snake in and around the area, allowing the enthusiastic game or bird watcher ample viewing from the privacy of their own vehicle (or horseback, if they prefer).
We do not take rest camp bookings. Camps are booked directly with SANParks, where current tariffs are published.
The camp
About Glen Reenen Rest Camp.
Accommodation
Tent or caravan camp sites with or without electricity points, communal bathrooms and communal kitchens(electric hotplates and washing up facilities).Maximum of 6 people per site. Provide your own tent and camping equipment, caravan or motor home. Please ensure to provide your own tent and camping equipment, caravan or motor home.
- Four-bed Rondavel which has one bedroom with a double bed and two single beds in the loft, a bathroom with toilet and shower. Fully equipped kitchen
- Two-bed Rondavel with a bedroom with double bed, bathroom with toilet and shower and a fully equipped kitchen.
- Four-bed Family Cottage with a bedroom with double bed as well as a stack bed (sleeps 2). Bathroom with toilet and shower. Fully equipped kitchen, fireplace, DStv (limited channels) and a fireplace.
- Six-bed Family Cottage with an en-suite bedroom with double bed, bedroom with 2 single beds and a stack bed. An additional bathroom with toilet and shower. Fully equipped kitchen, DStv (limited channels) as well as barbeque facilities.
- Noord-brabant Farmhouse sleeps six people in two bedrooms (one with 3 single beds, one with a double bed)and a sleeper couch in the living area. Bathroom with toilet, shower and bath. Fully equipped kitsch, lounge with a fireplace. The Farmhouse is situated km from Glen Reenen rest camp and a high ground clearance vehicles are recommended for getting to and from the farmhouse.
Activities & Facilities
Glen Reenen offers a variety of activities such as game drives, games, hiking and nature walks, horse riding, swimming.
The Rhebok hiking trail is a 2 day, 1 night trail for up to 18 people. Advance booking are essential and the hikers are to provide all their own necessities. The shorter hiking trails do not need to be pre-booked. Game drives are done in the comfort of your vehicle.
At the Wilgenhof Environmental Education Centre they offer abseiling and canoeing.
Cultural tours and trails are offered at Basotho Cultural Village.
There are a vast number of activities on offer in Golden Gate region, such as Quad and Motor Bike Trails, Zip Lining, Paint Ball Shooting, Archery, Fly Fishing and much more. Enquire on arrival at reception
There is a cosy pub at the hotel (which has a wonderful log fire), Picnic site for visitors with braai facilities and ablution blocks.
Glen Reenen general dealer and filling station, curio shop, licensed restaurant, coffee shop and ladies' bar. Enquire at reception.
No ATM facility available
The luxury alternative
If you would rather not self-cater.
We do not take rest camp bookings. What our safari specialists do arrange is South Africa's private reserves: private lodges where expert guiding, meals and game drives are included, and nothing is left to the camp kitchen. We look after international travellers and SADC residents alike, and many lodges offer reduced SADC rates.
More camps
Other camps in the Golden Gate Highlands National Park.
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