Golden Gate Highlands National Park
Golden Gate Highlands National Park
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Mushroom Mountain in the Golden Gate Highlands National Park |
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location | South Africa |
surface | 340 km² |
WDPA ID | 879 |
Geographical location | 28 ° 31 ′ S , 28 ° 37 ′ E |
Setup date | 1963 |
administration | South African National Parks |
The Golden Gate Highlands National Park ( English Golden Gate Highlands National Park ) is located in South Africa , in the southeast of the Free State near the border with Lesotho , and is particularly characterized by its picturesque rocky landscapes. Orange or ocher colored sandstone cliffs loom over the mountainous grassland. There are also San rock art .
The northern entrance to the park is at the artist village of Clarens .
Web links
- South African National Parks: Golden Gate Highlands National Park . National park administration website at www.sanparks.org (English)