Golden Gate Highlands National Park
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include($_SERVER['DOCUMENT_ROOT'].'/parks/golden_gate/includes/header_3col.php'); ?>Nestled in the rolling foothills of the Maluti Mountains of the north eastern Free State lies the Golden Gate Highlands National Park. The park derives its name from the brilliant shades of gold cast by the sun on the park's sandstone cliffs, especially the imposing Brandwag rock, keeping vigil over the main rest camp.
This 11 600 hectares of unique environment is true highland habitat, providing home to a variety of mammals – black wildebeest, eland, blesbok, oribi, springbok and Burchell's zebra - and birds, including the rare bearded vulture (lammergeier) and the equally rare bald ibis, which breed on the ledges in the sandstone cliffs. Ribbokkop, the highest point in the park, reveals a breathtaking tapestry of red, yellow and purple hues as its warm shades merge with the cool mountain shadows towards evening.
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- The Van Reenen family graveyard
- The Impressive Brandwag buttress rock formation
- Vulture Restaurant
- Cathedral Cave (Guided Walk)
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Interesting lookout points and viewpoints - Zuluhoek lookout point, Generaalskop viewpoint, the third highest point in the park; Oribi basin and Drakensberg view
5 Things To Seek
- Bearded Vulture
- Bald Ibis
- Black Wildebeest
- Eland
- Oribi
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Accommodation
Glen Reenen Rest Camp
Rondavels, Longdavels and Guest Cottages with either one double and two single beds or two single and one stack bed, bathroom (shower) and kitchen with basic equipment.
Camping
Caravan and camping sites in beautiful shaded grounds at Glen Reenen.
Ablution and barbecue facilities, scullery.
Power points in ablution block and some camp sites.
A maximum of 6 persons, one caravan/tent and one vehicle or one auto villa permitted per site.
Telephone +27 (0)58 255 0000 and Fax +27 (0)58 255 0901
Highlands Mountain Retreat
Close your eyes and allow your senses to totally relax. Breathe in the crisp, fresh mountain air and slowly allow your eyelids to open. Take in the awesome view of the overlapping mountain range, all the while knowing that you are standing 2200m above sea-level, the only place in South Africa at this height
A great escape for the mind, body and soul... the recently released Highlands Mountain Retreat, is a luxury camp in Golden Gate that has certainly been worth the wait. Home to eight log cabins nestled in the foothills of Golden Gate, that can accommodate 4 families of 4 each (2 bedrooms each en-suite) and 4 that can accommodate 2 persons each (1 bedroom), making this camp, a definite must visit for all.
Brandwag Hotel
The Golden Gate Brandwag Hotel is a unique retreat situated in the heart of the Golden Gate Highlands National Park in the scenic North- Eastern Free State.
The world renowned and ever impressive Brandwag rock rises up to meet you and keeps vigil over this stately old building in glorious splendor.
The Hotel offers comfortable accommodation with unequalled views in the self catering chalets and as well as the hotel rooms. It offers a restaurant, ladies bar, coffee-shop, curio-shop, conferencing & banqueting venues, as well as a variety of indoor and outdoor games and facilities. This is the “one-stop shop” for holiday makers and business travelers.
The unique Brandwag Hotel awaits all visitors to come and enjoy this peaceful, serene and healing environment for a never-to-be-forgotten visit to this magnificently scenic grassland which is also home to numerous species of wildlife and bird species. This fabulous world of sandstone cliffs, sparkling rivers, age-old culture and heritage and spectacular mountain splendor of the Maluti’s, will add to a life changing experience.
Noordt Brabant Guest House – an historic Guesthouse
Noord-Brabant Farmhouse – rustic converted farmhouse – kitchen and bathroom facilities – 1 double bed, 1 sleeper couch and 3 single beds.
Wilgenhof Environmental Education Centre
Wilgenhof Environmental Education Centre has been offering professional and dynamic educational programmes for over 20 years. The well-maintained facilities include a large hall with kitchen and accommodation for 92 people. The Centre is located in a beautiful setting overlooking the Golden Gate and the mighty peaks of Ribbokkop and Snow Hills. There is even a rock art site just a few minutes walk away.
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To view the accommodation prices, refer to Tariffs
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Activities
- Rhebok Hiking Trail (2 days and 1 night): maximum of 18 persons per group. Advance booking essential. Hikers provide all own necessities. Enquire at the reservations office. Tariffs and Map
- Short nature trails (varying from 1 hour to 5 hours): no bookings required.
- Game viewing at leisure in own vehicle.
- Holiday programmes are conducted during the April and December holidays. Enquire at reception.
- Environmental education courses (varying from 1 to 5 days).
- Bowls, tennis, table tennis and snooker (at the hotel).
- Horse riding available - please book at 058 225 0951.
- Absailing and canoeing available for people using Wilgenhof Environmental Education Centre
Facilities
- Cosy atmospheric pub with log fire (at the hotel).
- Picnic site for day visitors has ablution and barbecue facilities.
- Glen Reenen general dealer and filling station, Brandwag curio shop, licensed restaurant, coffee shop and ladies' bar. Enquire at reception.
- Catering for conferences, weddings and other functions at Brandwag should be made direct to the hotel on +27 (0)58 255 0012 for all reservations and inquiries)
- Swimming in natural pool at Glen Reenen.
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How to get there
- Equidistant from Johannesburg, Durban and Bloemfontein.
- Easily accessible via excellent tarred road.
- Public road runs through the park.
- Roads in the park are tarred.
Click on the image for a larger view.
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Tariffs
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2008/2009 Tariffs (word document or pdf document)
Members of SANParks’ loyalty programme WILD do not pay conservation fees provided that proof of Identity and their WILD card are shown on arrival.
Daily Conservation Fee for 1 November 2008 to 31 August 2009 |
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South African Citizens and Residents (with ID): |
R19 per person, per day |
SADC Nationals (with passport): |
R38 per person, per day |
Standard Conservation Fee (Foreign Visitors): |
R76 per adult, per day |
Tariffs for 1 November 2008 to 31 August 2009 |
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Brandwag Resort |
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Unit type |
No. of units |
Rate |
Base |
Max. beds |
Add. Adult |
Add. Child |
1 |
R695 |
1-2 |
1 double bed |
n/a |
n/a |
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5 |
R695 |
1-2 |
1 double bed |
n/a |
n/a |
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11 |
R695 |
1-2 |
2 single beds |
n/a |
n/a |
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15 |
R695 |
1-2 |
2 double beds in one room |
R220 |
R145 |
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1 |
R850 |
1-2 |
1 kingsize bed |
n/a |
n/a |
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2 |
R640 |
1-2 |
1 double and 2 single beds |
R130 |
R65 |
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30 |
R640 |
1-2 |
1 double and 2 single beds |
R130 |
R65 |
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Chalet CH2/4Z (self-catering, accessible to the mobility challenged, shower) |
2 |
R640 |
1-2 |
1 double and 2 single beds |
R130 |
R65 |
Glen Reenen Rest Camp |
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| 15 |
R120 |
1–2 |
6 people per site |
R42 |
R21 | |
| 30 |
R130 |
1–2 |
6 people per site |
R42 |
R21 | |
| 7 |
R475 |
1–2 |
1 double bed |
n/a |
n/a | |
| 6 |
R475 |
1–2 |
1 double bed and 2 single beds on loft |
R124 |
R62 | |
Rondavel HKD4Z (accessible to the mobility challenged) |
1 |
R475 |
1–2 |
1 double bed and 2 single beds on loft |
R124 |
R62 |
| 4 |
R510 |
1–2 |
2 single beds |
n/a |
n/a | |
| 5 |
R510 |
1–2 |
1 double bed |
n/a |
n/a | |
Longdavel LD2DZ (accessible to the mobility challenged) |
1 |
R510 |
1–2 |
2 single beds |
n/a |
n/a |
| 2 |
R525 |
1–2 |
1 double and 1 bunk bed |
R170 |
R85 | |
| 1 |
R825 |
1–4 |
1 double bed and 2 single beds |
n/a |
n/a | |
| 2 |
R825 |
1-4 |
1 double bed and 2 single beds |
n/a |
n/a | |
Family Cottage FA6DZ (two bedrooms, two bathrooms) |
1 |
R825 |
1-4 |
1 double bed and 2 single beds and 1 bunk bed |
R170 |
R85 |
| 1 |
R825 |
1-4 |
1 double and 4 single beds |
R170 |
R85 | |
| 1 |
R825 |
1-4 |
1 double and 3 single beds and 1 single sleeper couch |
R170 |
R85 | |
Highlands Mountain Retreat |
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Unit type |
No. of units |
Rate |
Base |
Max. beds |
Add. Adult |
Add. Child |
4 |
R760 |
1-2 |
1 double and 1 double sleeper couch |
n/a |
R108 |
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3 |
R1 260 |
1-4 |
1 double bed and 2 single beds |
n/a |
n/a |
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Family Log Cottage FT4Z (accessible to the mobility challenged) |
1 |
R1 260 |
1-4 |
1 double bed and 2 single beds |
n/a |
n/a |
Wilgenhof Environmental Education Centre: tariffs and conditions |
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General Information
Facts about Golden Gate Highlands National Park
• Golden Gate Highlands National Park was officially proclaimed on the 13 September 1963 – which means that it has been in existence for 41 and a half years.
• Golden Gate was proclaimed during the period in which national parks were proclaimed for pristine area protection of which Golden Gate has much geological significance, aesthetic beauty as well as representing the threatened grassland biome.
• Golden Gate derives its name from the sunrays of the setting sun that casts a soft shade on the west facing sandstone cliffs and turns them into a glowing gold colour. This was what Mr van Reenen observed in 1878 when he first moved to his new farm Vuurland, while coming down the pass at the western entrance to the park. In awe of this magnificent sight, he named his new land - Golden Gate.
• Golden Gate is currently the only proclaimed National Park that protects the grassland biome which is the most neglected biome from the point of view of conservation.
• The first inhabitants of this area were the San, judging by the stone tools and rock paintings found at various places throughout Golden Gate. They no doubt lived under the many overhangs in the area. After the arrival of the Basuto and European hunters, farmers and trekkers the Bushmen moved away out of this area.
• Wodehouse peak was named after Sir Percy Wodehouse, the governor of the Cape in the 1840’s, who was responsible for the erection of beacons on the Rooiberge to create some border system. The first beacon was erected on Wodehouse kop.
• The highest loose standing peak in the Park, as well as in the Free State, is Ribbokkopkop at a height of 2829 m above sea level.
• Golden Gate is situated in the upper catchment area of the Little Caledon River.
• Golden Gate lies on a watershed, which means that rain falling on the shed-area, either runs down via the Caledon River into the Orange or via the Wilge River into Vaal Dam – Vaal River, all the way to the Atlantic.
• Golden Gate is situated in one of the most important Water Catchment Areas in South Africa and that more than 50% of the water supply of South Africa comes from this area.
• The first ever fossilized Triassic dinosaur eggs were found in the park at Rooi Draai in 1973.
• An array of examples of fossilized dinosaur bones, roots, ferns and footprints in the Park.
• Golden Gate has become an integral part of one of South Africa’s Transfrontier Conservation Areas, the Maloti-Drakensberg Transfrontier Project.
• The Golden Gate Valley was one of the areas which was used as a route for the English and Boer armies during the Anglo-Boer War (South African War) and there are several historical sites in the park linked to this period. One such an example is when the retreating Boer army burned their ammunition wagons near the Mount Pierre area in the park, to prevent them from falling into English hands, where the severe heat of the burning/exploding wagons caused sterile patches of land and bullet remnants, that are still visible after 105 years.
• The caves and hollow kranzes of Gladstone and Vuurland, two old farms in the park, gave shelter to woman and children who hid away there for many weeks to escape the concentration camps, during the Anglo-Boer War.
• With the completion of Golden Gates Tourist facilities there would be a total of 526 beds available in the park. (Three rest camps, hotel complex, guest house, environmental education centre and over night hiking hut)
• There is a Living Museum known as the Basotho Cultural Village situated in the park. A second living cultural museum at Klerksvly is in the process of being established.
• Golden Gate has one of the best equipped Environmental Education Centres in the country and can accommodate groups of up to 92 in total.
• The geological formations in Golden Gate form the upper part of the Karoo sequence. The formations were deposited while the climate became progressively drier until arid desert conditions set in. The sedimentation process was terminated when lava flowed out over the desert 190 million years ago.
• Golden Gate has an example of one of the most spectacular forms of sandstone weathering in South Africa known as the Cathedral Cave – a cavern carved over millions of years by water, wind and variations in temperatures of some 250 metres in length and 50 metres in depth.
• The most scenic and best examples of the Clarens sandstone formations in South Africa can be seen and experienced in the park.
• The park is one of the last refuges of the rare Bearded Vulture.
• The rare bald ibis annually breeds in the Cathedral Cave in the park.
• Golden Gate has 10 antelope species which are the Eland, Red hartebeest, Black wildebeest, Blesbok, Springbok, Mountain reedbuck, Grey Rhebuck, Grey duiker, Stenbok and the threatened Oribi.
• At the turn of the century in 1800, the plains around Golden Gate teemed with game. In 1836 it was noted by Cornwallis Harris that it sometimes seemed as if the whole landscape was one moving mass of antelope which included thousands of blesbok, zebra and black wildebeest. Attempts have been made to re-settle animals in the park but aspects such as the fact that game that formerly occurred in the area was mainly migratory, has been taken into account and re-establishment of animals is carried out in a scientific way that is informed by much research.
• The three main challenges to conservation management in the park are EROSION control, FIRE management and ALIEN PLANT control.
• The willow is an alien plant specie but is not removed from the main valley, due to the fact that they form an integral part of the aesthetic-historical part of the area.
• The ouhout (Leucosidea sericea) is the most common tree in the park.
• The park harbours more than 50 grass species. Three of the most common species are the Tambookie grass (Miscanthidium erectum), Red grass (Themeda triandra) and Thatch grass (Hyparrhenia hirta).
• Lichens occur on sandstone. They can be identified as the irregular red, yellow or blackish blotches on the sandstone. A Lichen consists of a colony of blue green algae which are capable of photosynthesis and a fungus which attaches the lichen to the rock.
Climate
Mild highveld summers with the possibility of thunderstorms in the afternoon and cold winters with occasional snow transforming the park into a white wonderland.
The winter temperatures in Golden Gate can plummet to a mere -9 to -15 degrees C and that snow is a regular occurrence in the park.
Golden Gate primarily falls in a summer rainfall area (Sept to April) and the annual rainfall is approximately 760 mm per year. In very wet years this figure can rise to 1250 mm.
Day Visitors
With a public bypass road running through the park day visitors are welcome to drive through the park.
Contact Information
For enquiries e-mail Golden Gate Highlands National Park or phone us on the following numbers:
Park:
Tel: +27 (0)58 255 1000
Fax: +27 (0)58 255-1100
Office Hours
Monday to Sunday 07:00 - 17:30.
Visitors with reserved accommodation who arrive after 17:30 may collect the keys to their accommodation at the Security Office, Glen Reenen Filling Station.
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Birding in Golden Gate National Park
Bearded Vulture is the bird everyone associates with the high mountains of the area. Other large birds that soar around the crags of Golden Gate include Black Stork, Bald Ibis, Cape Vulture, Verreaux’s (Black) and Martial Eagle, Jackal Buz za rd, Lanner and Peregrine Falcon and Rock Kestrel. Black and Alpine Swift are also common airborne species. Highland specials to search for in the park include: Grey-wing and Redwing Francolin, Mountain, Mocking Cliff- and Buff-streaked Chat, Sentinel and Cape Rock-Thrush, Orange-breasted Rockjumper, African Rock Pipit, Ground Woodpecker, Wing-snapping (Ayre’s), Wailing and Lazy Cisticola, Gurney’s Sugarbird, Malachite, Greater Double-collared and Southern (Lesser) Double-collared Sunbird and Drakenberg Siskin.
(Compiled by Chris Patton)
(For more birding information and park bird checklist, go to Information for Birders)
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Mammals
Here is a brief account of the antelope species of Golden Gate Highlands National Park. You can find a full mammal list here
1. Black Wildebeest / Swartwildebees

Connochaetes gnou
The black wildebeest is much smaller than the blue wildebeest and is now only found in National Parks, reserves and some farms. Both the male and the female carry horns. They have a light coloured neck mane and long horse-like tail. They advertise their presence with a very loud two syllable call which has been described as ‘ge-nu’. They feed on grasses and succulents. They are stocky yet swift. Lifespan: 20 years. Mass: 113-159kg. Shoulder height: 1.14m.
2. Blesbok

Damaliscus dorcas phillipsi
These territorial grazers have the characteristic habit of standing in groups with their heads towards the sun and their heads down. Both sexes have horns. Found mainly in the Highveld, they can withstand extreme cold. If disturbed, they run upwind in single file. Blesbok can most frequently be seen on the plains surrounding Basotho Cultural Village. Bontebok, a more colourful relative, is not found in the park. Mass: 59-80kg. Shoulder height: 93cm. Lifespan: 10-12 years.
3. Common Duiker

Sylvicapra grimmia
Although mainly nocturnal, the duiker can often be seen in daylight. It is found singularly or in pairs, and is very shy. The name ‘duiker’ comes from the Afrikaans word meaning ’diver’. This is because the duiker looks like it is diving as it flees. It is mainly a browser, and can feed on fruits, leaves, grass and roots. It can be found anywhere in the park, and is common across Southern Africa. Mass: 12-16kg. Shoulder height: 60cm.
4. Eland

Taurotragus oryx
This gregarious animal is the largest of the African antelope. Even though they appear slow, they are excellent jumpers. They are also great wanderers, and move between the hills and valleys in the park. Both sexes have horns, although those of the females are often longer. Although normally not vocal, they produce a clicking noise with their hooves which can be heard some distance away. They are mainly browsers and are fond of young grass in areas that have been burnt. Eland have an excellent sense of smell and good hearing. Lifespan: 15 years. Mass: up to 900kg. Shoulder height: 150-175 cm.
5. Grey Rhebok / Vaalribbok

Pelea capreolus
This antelope lives on the flat-topped grassy mountains in the park. They can commonly be seen on the mountains from the Rhebok Trail. They live in small family parties up to about 12 individuals. Only the males have horns. When they are alarmed, they move off with a ‘rocking-horse’ movement, displaying a distinctive white tail as a marker to those that follow it. Grey rhebok are active throughout the day (diurnal) and live throughout the Cape, Lesotho, KwaZulu-Natal, eastern Free State, Swaziland and southeastern Mpumulanga. The voice has been described as a sharp cough. They have good sight, hearing and sense of smell. Mass: 18-23kg. Shoulder height: 70-76 cm.
6. Mountain Reedbuck / Rooiribbok

Redunca fulvorufula
Mountain reedbuck occur mainly in small herds of between 3 and 6 animals. Only the males carry horns. It lives, as the name suggests, in mountainous areas, using rocks as cover. They mainly eat grass, although will also feed on broad leaves and twigs. Mass: 22-27kg. Shoulder height: 63-76cm
7. Oribi / Oorbietjie

Ourebia ourebi
Normally found in pairs or solitarily. Only the males have horns. The oribi is a swift, inquisitive antelope that lies in tall grass. They are most often seen around the ‘Oribi Loop’ in the park. They are smaller and redder than the rhebok. They have a short, black bushy tail which is visible when they flee. They are grazers, preferring short grass. Mass: 14-20kg. Shoulder height: 51-66cm.
8. Red Haartebeest / Rooihartbees
Alcelaphus buselaphus
This social animal is found in large herds. They are grazers, preferring medium-high grass. Although they are capable of going without water for long periods, they will drink regularly in the park where water is available. Both sexes carry horns. The illustration shows the ‘pronking’ posture adopted when alarmed. They can most commonly be seen on the way to Cathedral Cave. Mass: 150-160kg. Shoulder height: 120-137cm.
9. Springbok
Antidorcas marsupialis
These animals live in large herds in the park and are most frequently found on the plains near Basotho Cultural Village. They are both browsers and grazers, and both sexes have the characteristic heavy ridged, lyre-shaped horns. When suddenly alarmed, springbok perform gigantic leaps which can carry them 2m off the ground. They have excellent eyesight. Mass: 36-50kg. Shoulder height: 78-84cm.
10. Steenbok

Raphicerus campestris
Found throughout southern Africa, this large-eared antelope is the smallest that we have here in this National Park. It is a swift animal that zigzags as it runs, often stopping a short way off to look back. Normally found singly except in the breeding season when it is found in pairs. It is active by both day and night (diurnal and nocturnal). Mass: 12-14kg. Shoulder height: 50-56cm.
For more information about these antelope and other animals in the park, the following book is recommended:
- Walker, C. 1996. Signs of the Wild. Struik.
Acknowledgment to the author for reference to his knowledge and pictures on this page.
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Vegetation and Grasses
Plant List for Golden Gate Highlands National Park

Structurally, the vegetation of Golden Gate can be divided into grassland and woodland/forest. The climate is considered to be the major environmental factor that influences the floristic composition and distribution of the vegetation units. The Afromontane forest is restricted to the sheltered ravines and gorges where the necessary moisture level is maintained and the vegetation is protected from unfavourable weather conditions, as well as fire. While in the valleys and on the south-eastern aspect of some of the slopes, the vegetation is dominated by Leucosidea sericea (ouhout) woodland. Isolated patches of Protea woodland (Protea caffra, P. roupelliae and P. subvestita) also occur.
The two dominant veld types are Highland-Sourveld and the Themeda-Festuca veld. When hiking through the park, one inevitably passes through stands of trees of which the flaking bark and silky-haired leaves are characteristic. These trees are called Oldwood (Ouhout), Leucosidea sericea, because of the ‘old’ appearance of the twisted trunks of the full-grown trees and because the wood burns like old, rotten wood. It is without doubt the most common tree in Golden Gate and belongs to the rose family (Rosaceae). An interesting fact is that no fewer than 117 species of beetles belonging to 35 different families associate with the oldwood in the park.
Golden Gate Highlands National Park is currently the only grassland National Park in South Africa. The park contains over 60 species of grasses and you can find information and pictures on the dominant grass species in the park here.
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Geology
There are 3 main layers of rock in Golden Gate Highlands National Park, the characteristics of which have lead to the famous cliff formations present in the park today. The red layer was created 200 million years ago when swampy rivers deposited the mud-like sediment. 196 million years ago, the area dried up and became a desert, resulting in the yellow sandstone deposits. From 160-190 million years ago, volcanic activity capped the area with a basalt layer. The rivers and streams in the park have carved the rocks into their present formations. The name ’Golden Gate’ originates from the two cliffs that face each other on either side of the road: at sunset, the yellow sandstone becomes a rich gold colour.

Elliot Mudstone
Formation: Many meters of silt and mud were laid down when the area was a wetland/flood plain around 200 million years ago. When rainfall in the area dropped, the mud dried out and over time has turned into rock.
Clarens Sandstone
Formation: This rock was formed when the area was a desert 190-196 million years ago. Sand dunes built up over time and the sand
particles were squeezed together to form a weak rock.
Calcified Sandstone
Formation: Over the years, water moving through the sandstone has caused a buildup of calcium
carbonate in some layers. The
calcium carbonate acts as cement and holds the rock particles
together making the rock harder.
Quartzite
Formation: The heat and pressure of the molten lava ‘cooked’ the sandstone layer underneath it and turned it into quartzite—a
metamorphic rock. The sand grains in the quartzite have melted
together making the rock much tougher than normal sandstone.
Drakensberg Basalt
Formation: 183 million years ago, the area was volcanically active. Sheets of molten rock came out of the volcanoes and spread over the land before solidifying into basalt. This is a very hard rock, and does not erode easily.
The rocks of Golden Gate show variations in toughness. Caves and overhangs are formed when an area of soft rock is eroded/weathered more quickly than the hard rock around it. This can be caused by wind, water and salt crystallization
Dykes and Sills
When pressure built up beneath the earth’s surface, liquid magma was forced through the cracks in the rocks. These ancient magma-filled cracks, common in the park are called dykes and sills. They can be seen as lines of dolerite rock within the sandstone. When the magma was forced through cracks to the surface, the vertical sheet is called a dyke. Sometimes magma is injected in a horizontal sheet, especially where there are flat-lying beds of rock. The horizontal sheet of dolerite is called a sill.


An example of a dyke can be seen at Rooidraai, where you can see the dolerite dyke and the effect of the heat on the surrounding rock.

And those black marks?All around the park you can see black stripes on the rock, even long after it has rained. These are areas where water seeps out of the rocks. Minerals from the top basalt layer (manganese dioxide) are carried in the water and these stain the rocks black. The water enables organisms like algae and moss to live on the rock as well.
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People with disabilities
Wheelchair Access
Accommodation:
Glen Reenen Camp has one accessible rondawel sleeping 4 (2 beds in loft); one accessible longdawel sleeping 2 (with TV) and one accessible family cottage At the new Alpine style Mountain Retreat Camp there is one accessible log cottage. (all these units have roll-in showers in their ablutions.)The Brandwag Hotel and Chalets have been outsourced to the Protea Hotel Group. Two chalets (sleeping four) with access ramps and accessible ablutions (roll-in shower) are available, while those people who are able to transfer into and out of baths may find the hotel rooms appropriate.
Not too many of the outdoor activities are easily accessible to a person in a wheelchair. However an accessible vulture hide is planned and construction should start in 2006.
(Please see additional information on Wheelchair Accessibility)






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