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The dramatic sandstone rock formations are the defining feature of Golden Gate. Named after two towering, almost perpendicular, rock formations that face each other and divided by a valley, Golden Gate National Park is a photographers paradise. Hiking trails, afford the opportunity of coming across some of the wildlife which include the black wildebeest, blesbok, springbok and eland. The rare bearded vulture, uncommon bald ibis and black eagle are just some of the highlights for bird watchers.
ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES AT GOLDEN GATE HIGHLANDS NATIONAL PARK:
- hiking trails
- bird watching
- horse trails
SUMMARY OF WILDLIFE & FLORA:
Birdlife: bearded vulture, bald Ibis, black eagle
Mammals: black wildebeest, blesbok, springbok, eland, oribi
Vegetation: highveld grasslands
DIRECTIONS TO GOLDEN GATE HIGHLANDS NATIONAL PARK:
- just over 65 km southwest of Harrismith, 20 km east of Clarens
Nearby Towns:Clarens, Kestell, Putterill Valley, Royal Natal Park, Oliviershoek Pass Area, Fouriesburg, Bethlehem, Little Switzerland Area, Mont-aux-Sources Area, Butha Buthe, Harrismith, Swinburne, Geluksburg, Bergville, Van Reenen Nearby Points Of Interest:Royal Natal National Park, Harold Johnson Nature reserve, Battle of Ndondakusuka, The Tugela Raft Race, Tugela Falls, Sterkfontein Dam Nature Reserve, San Art Interpretive Centre, Battle of Spioenkop, Monks Cowl Nature Reserve, Estcourt Polar Bear Swim, The Winterton Museum, Drakensberg Boys Choir, Thokozisa Lifestyle Centre, Battle Of Platrand (Wagon Hill), Swartkop Challenge |
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