Directions

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Most Direct Route from Johannesburg and Durban

• From Johannesburg or Durban, travel along the N3 Highway towards Harrismith.
• At Harrismith, follow the route markets towards the N5 (Bethlehem).
• Once on the N5, just outside Harrismith, turn left on the R712 and travel toward
  Phuthaditjhaba.
• Bypass Phuthaditjhaba whilst still travelling along the R712.
• Enter the Golden Gate Highlands National Park at the checkpoint.
• Please observe the speed limit once inside the Park.
• NOTE: Wild animals roam freely in the Park. Please be vigilant whilst driving,
  especially at night.
• All Camps and the Golden Gate Hotel are clearly signposted along this route.

Alternative Route from Durban

• Follow the N3 Northwards and exit at the R75 exit.
• At the top of the hill turn left and travel along the R74 toward Winterton.
• Bypass Winterton and Bergville and travel until you reach the T-Junction with the
  R712.
• At this junction, turn left and then follow the R712 towards Phuthaditjhaba.
• Follow the directions as above.

Alternative Route from Johannesburg

• Follow the N3 East towards Durban.
  
• Exit the N3 at Villiers and travel along the R26 towards Bethlehem.
• At Bethlehem, follow the N5 towards Harrismith.
• Just outside Bethlehem, turn right on the R711 and travel towards Clarens.
• Bypass Clarens and travel along the R712 towards the Golden Gate Highlands
  National Park.
• All Camps and the Golden Gate Hotel are clearly signposted along this route.
  

Route from Bloemfontein

• Follow the N1 from Bloemfontein, via Winburg, Senekal and Paul Roux towards
  Bethlehem.
• At Bethlehem, follow the N5 towards Harrismith.
• Just outside Bethlehem, turn right on the R711 and travel towards Clarens.
• Bypass Clarens and travel along the R712 towards the Golden Gate Highlands
  National Park.
• All Camps and the Golden Gate Hotel are clearly signposted along this route.
  

Alternative Route from Bloemfontein

• Travel along the N8 towards Ladybrand.
• From Ladybrand, travel along the R26 via Clocolan and Ficksburg towards
  Fouriesburg.
• At Fouriesburg, follow the R711 towards Clarens.
• At Clarens, turn right and follow the R712 towards the Golden Gate Highlands
  National Park.
• All Camps and the Golden Gate Hotel are clearly signposted along this route.