Golden Gate national park, Free State, South Africa

The Golden Gate Highlands National Park is a real paradise for those who love outdoor activities such as hiking, horse riding and going for walks. It is one of the real gems in the Free State.

The main attractions of the Golden Gate National Park are the magnificent and colourful massive sandstone formations, great caves and rock shelters. The area takes its name from the golden-yellow sandstone formations as they shine in the sun.

The vegetation in the Golden Gate national parks conservancy consists mainly of indigenous grassland. This remote and tranquil landscape on the banks of the Little Caledon River shows off the lovely indigenous trees, willows and poplars.

Unusual rock formations in various shades of auburn, yellowish-brown and lavender, which have been sculpted by nature from the sandstone cliffs, form a spectacular setting to the park. The multitude of arrays of colour will translate you into another world.

Each season has it’s attraction in the Golden gate park; mild summers yet cold winters sporadically transform the landscape into a winter wonderland.

Varieties of game animals and birdlife are to be found in the Golden Gate National Park, South Africa, the birds catching the eye and interest of any bird lover.

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