An abundance of wildlife, including herds of zebras, rooihartebees, eland, springbok. impala, black wildebeest and many other antelope species, graze wide-open spaces of the rolling hills in the Wolhuterskop Game and Nature Reserve outside Bethlehem, on the way to Fouriesburg.
NATURE & SCENERY, WILDLIFE & ANIMALS, OUTDOOR ADVENTURE, WATER ADVENTURE
LOCATION: WITSIESHOEK
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Impressive sandstone formations, ablaze with the last red of the setting sun, or shrouded in a white winter blanket, are just two of the many moods of this beautiful mountain Park in the Drakensberg Mountains.
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.
The most famous landmarks in the Eastern Free State, the 9 kilometer long, 2 377 metre high Platberg. The Platberg Game reserve is a 1400 ha wildlife area adjoining the Harrismith Botanical Garden. In the Platberg Game Reserve you will find various antelope species. 4x4 trails, mountain bike trails and hiking trails. Even overnight in the nature reserve is possible.
Horse-riding is big along the Eastern Highlands. A couple of farms near Clarens provide outstanding riding onto the Drakensberg Escarpment, from where you can gaze across into Lesotho and view southern Africa's highest peaks.
The extended nature conservation area around the dam of Sterkfontein is characterised by rugged mountains, endless expanse and a lot of water. Besides long walks and hikes, it offers watersport and fishing facilities in the dam.
