Rest camps · Golden Gate Highlands National Park
Highlands Mountain Retreat
A SANParks self-catering camp.
Adorning the attractive foothills of the Free State's Maluti Mountain range is the sun-kissed Golden Gate Highlands National Park with its secluded Highlands Mountain Retreat. The best place to retreat too, with its wooden cabins, tucked into the mountainside, giving astonishing views of the surrounding Maluti Mountains. Spread over 11 600 picturesque hectares of a distinctive ecosystem, this distinct highland territory plays home to a diverse range of indigenous animals, birdlife, and a majestic view of the overlapping mountains.
We do not take rest camp bookings. Camps are booked directly with SANParks, where current tariffs are published.
The camp
About Highlands Mountain Retreat.
Accommodaiton
- Four-bed Log Cottage has one bedroom, with a double sleeper couch (not suitable for adults)in the living area. The bathroom is en-suite and the kitchen is fully equipped, while the living area has its own television (limited channels) and a fireplace. The verandah also serves as a braai (barbecue) area, with its own weber.
- Four-bed Family Log Cottage has two bedrooms, one with double bed and the other with two single beds, including two en-suite bathrooms with toilet and shower. The kitchen is fully equipped and the living room comes with a television (limited channels) and fireplace. The verandah also serves as a braai (barbecue) area, with its own weber.
Activities & Facilities
Sites of interest in the Highlands Mountain Retreat area include the Van Reenen family graveyard, the well known Brandwag buttress rock formation, the opportunity to go swimming in the natural pool, and various lookouts and viewpoints from which to spot the park's indigenous wildlife. A guided walk to Cathedral Cave is also offered.
There are no facilities at Highlands Mountain Retreat, you do have the use of the facilities at Glen Reenen rest camp or at the Golden gate Hotel. These include an atmospheric hotel pub with a log fire, picnic site for day visitors with ablution and braai (barbecue) facilities, the Glen Reenen general dealer and filling station, Brandwag curio shop, Vulture restaurant, coffee shop and ladies' bar.
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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